29 November 2012

K is for key, kite, kitten, keyhole & kangaroo pocket

As I was showing Ryan what I made for K week, he inspected the key and said, Isn't that the key that goes to the antique desk?.....Um.  Yes.  But isn't it just so perfect for this dress?
It is, isn't it?  And actually, it's not a dress.  More like a tunic.  Fun story: I was looking through my fabric (which I still haven't shared a picture of, have I?) and trying to decide what to use for K week, when I saw these little kitties peeking at me between some corduroy and linen.  I pulled them out and lo and behold! it was already a half-finished dress!  
What?  When did I start this? And why did I not finish?  And boy howdy did I do an amazing job on matching the sleeves with the bodice!  
It seems to me that I made it with a vintage pattern because the neck is borderline choking hazard and I'm 93.6% sure that I made the front the front, unless it was supposed to have a cute placket going up the front.  Then in that case, it's backwards.  
It's a pretty snug fit, and I'm surprised I didn't get a single complaint about the tightness of the neck from little miss Clover Love (it's looser in the back, I promise).  It's also why it was turned into a tunic which necessitated something below.  I made some quick little leggings out of cozy rib knit.
You might recognize the triple stitch from the blankets I made earlier this year.  If it looks good once, why not two more times, right?
This is Clover, racing me out the door.  I totally let her win. ;)
I used my ruffling foot for the edges of the sleeves.  Didn't want you to think I sat there making tiny pleats for 304 hours. 
My little Kangaroo.  She's got the key to my heart.

21 comments:

  1. Beautiful! (like most of your inspiring projects)

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  2. That outfit is totally adorable. I love seeing what you come up with for each letter of the alphabet. I bet it makes Clover feel so very special.

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  3. Oh this is my new favorite. And I LOVE the key. It is perfect for it.

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  4. Ahh, Clover looks adorable in it! Key makes the perfect accessory!

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  5. Love it. Just curious...will you let that key bounce around in your dryer?

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  6. Liz Mouse--Probably not the dryer, I'll just hang dry it, but I'll turn it inside out for the washer.

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  7. Very sweet, great job matching up all the horizontal details (the neckline, the sleeves, etc.). You inspire me! Ps. I never commented on that post about your parents visit, but something struck me when you said "I guess they trust me" on how they don't often offer parenting advice without being asked. When they trust us, it's also them trusting themselves, in the sense that they raised us to adults to make wise decisions (sometimes not :) which is all part of the learning. It's a beautiful thing when you receive that gift from your parents- my inlaws are gracious in this area. Thanks for sharing yourself :)

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  8. You are my favorite blogger! I love the interesting things you make. Does the key come off for laundering?

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  9. Cute fabric & adorable child! Sorry if I sound silly but what is a ruffling foot? Could it possibly be one of the feet that came with my sewing machine or would that be a separate purchase on it's own?

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  10. Yes, incredible fabric. Love the choker neck. And the kite. And her peeking behind the door. And I'm curious now about 'ruffle feet'...

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  11. You are the detail queen! Very pretty tunic!

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  12. Such great fabric! Love it. Cute project AGAIN!

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  13. Wow, again! When I read the part about the key by first thought was, that is exactly something Kurt would do. Who cares if the goes to something important? It is better on Clover, anyway.

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  14. How awesome to go looking and find half of the solution waiting there for you! So great--love the dress/tunic!

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  15. katy, I can't get over your darling girls. So perfect that you've had so many girls to make so many amazing things for! I just found out I'm having another boy! Hazel was so sad that we couldn't dress it up in cute girl clothes!!

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  16. I need you to make a quick tutorial on how you did the sleeves. I understand the using of the ruffler, but it's the "how much fabric do you start with" and "how did you actually stitch the circle of ruffles together" part that keeps me from making such things.

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  17. Adorable! I love the key on the pocket, you have such a great ideas katy. :)

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  18. Wow, very pretty. Beautiful neckline and color contrast.

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  19. ADORABLE!! (your daughter and the outfit) I love the key detail. You are so inspiring!

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