Sunday, March 9, 2014

Boy Meets Girl...... the Beachy Boatneck FLIP


Its March Flip this pattern time at Frances suzanne and this month is the Beachy boatneck from blank slate Patterns which is a great gender neutral pattern.



Both the kids are very into skateboarding so I added a boy girl on a skateboard on the front panels ( you might notice it is the girl and boy that I have as my logo which in reality is Arthur and Isabella (ARTBELLA)) I used the same method I used with the Lego Pillows  It holds up really well in the wash Arthur's was already washed because he couldn't wait to wear it .


 The Flip:

After I cut out the pattern I ironed the images on and then sewed their clothes on as well as their mouths.
I love the neckline and used bias binding made with knit fabric instead of a lining. Both were color blocked. Isabella's sleeves were widened quite a bit and added elastic to make a puffy sleeve.Arthur's is just like the pattern with the rounded bottom. For Bella's I shortened at the middle and added a bubble skirt.

all the fabric I used are from Girl Charlee


We went for a walk at Lime Ridge open space that is just a short walk from our house and the hills are turning a beautiful green after the nice rain we've had.



I hope you enjoy all the pictures......



















I joined something very exciting this week. I joined  Pattern Member over at THE SEWING RABBIT.  Go Read all about IT. I love new patterns and it is a nice sewing community for advice and tips and showing off what you make.


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10 comments:

  1. these 2 kiddos really look great in their outfits!! great job!

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  2. Ohhh- I LOVE the be achy boatneck! It is one of my favorite sewing patterns for kids! So easy. Great flip :)

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    1. It was my first time sewing it and I love it! Great pattern for both boys and girls - thank you!

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  3. Great job. I love Brother/Sister looks & I love how each of these hold their own. I did a brother/sister look too I am excited for you to see, my flip goes up on the 20th on Frances & Suzanne.

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  4. Super cute outfits - love that you did a brother/sister look!

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  5. Nice, Carin!!! I love that Arthur couldn't wait to wear his..... We, too, are pattern members over at The Sewing Rabbit. Now, to jump in there and join the discussion. Looks like such a fun group :).

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    1. Yeah - I love new patterns and it is a great group of ladies :)

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  6. We did a brother and sister flip too, and it was fun to make it so boy and girl specific! You did great!

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  7. Your appliques are wonderful!!! And I'm so glad you're over at the Sewing Rabbit Pattern Member site! I've been hard at work getting my next release ready exclusively for members!

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