Finally - it's Mystery Challenge time in the Sewing/Craft/Creative Blogger Facebook group! (If you fit in any of those blogging categories, go join! Great group, full of opportunities and great people, and run by the tireless, super organized, super sweet Stephanie at SwoodsonSays!)
We've been brainstorming, trading themes, and working for a month, and now it's time to share!
We've been brainstorming, trading themes, and working for a month, and now it's time to share!
The challenge: make something, anything - a piece of clothing, a craft, whatever you like - based on the theme you're given.
I decided to make a piece of clothing, since that's my crafting focus. Plus, I just love to sew for my girls, even if they're not fully appreciative. ;) In this case, I left the finished top on the floor for Natalie to find, so it was "her idea". Sure enough, she brought it to me - "Oh, pwetty CUTE Mom! Put it on!"
I came up with this beach coverup/swingy top mostly by accident. I'd considered a simple circle skirt; a dress with circle pockets; even dreamed of making a circle skirt constructed entirely of smaller circles!
Mostly I procrastinated.
Finally I Googled "circles" (yeah, I know, broad enough search term?) and found these pictures (below) in the images. Color wheel! Of course! A circle made of circles.
After trying and failing to finish the edges of the straps a couple of different ways (bias tape was too stiff to go around the small curves properly, fold over elastic wouldn't behave itself), I said "Forget it" - and cut them off. Suddenly my tunic was a top! I added bias tape straps, knotting them over the shoulders for a playful summery look. Now what to do about the hem?...
It's far from what I imagined at first, but Natalie looks adorable in it, and since it's so hard to get her to wear anything I make, the best part is that she loves it!
Go check out the other Mystery Challenge bloggers as well!
Amy @ Friends Stitched Together
Stephanie @ Swoodson Says & Fenna @ FABulous Home Sewn
Tasha @ Friends Stitched Together & Irene @ Sugaridoo
Shawnta @ Shawnta Sews & Jessica @ Make Me Crafty
Carmen @ Mar Abierto
Kelly @ Kelly J Designs
Becca @ Becca Duval Photography & Lisa @ Stubbornly Crafty
That turned out great Meriel! I love it! And it is VERY cute :)
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Thank you Amy! I thought you'd thrown me for a loop, but it was a fun challenge! :)
DeleteSooo cute, I really love the rainbow of circles!! What a happy accident with the design - those are the best sometimes :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie! The circles are my favorite part - well, and the hem. :)
DeletePS thank for the compliments, I'm blushing ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha :)
Deleteisn't it fun how 'accidents' sometimes turn your idea into something totally different that works so well! I really like the circle of circles and the braided hem--that's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my best "accidents", I have to say :) Thank you!
DeleteI love the hem idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly! :)
DeleteI love the color wheel idea! She looks like she loves it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to Google! ;) lol thank you, she does :)
DeleteThis is adorable! Love the ruffle hem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shawnta! It was fun to make!
DeleteDarling! Love the hem.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Time consuming, but so worth it!
DeleteHahaha Meriel - what a totally cute top for your little girl. Love the bright colors and pretty little hem edge. Nice touch!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maris! :) It suits her personality - colorful, cute, and just a little high maintenance ;)
DeleteOh! What a fun dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy!
DeleteLove your take on the circle challenge. That's a tricky one! The rainbow of colors is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa :) It took me a while!
DeleteGreat job! I love the design of circles on the dress. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chelsea!
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