It never fails. As soon as one list is checked off, another one starts. I took Anna's pink, waterproof, spring coat out of the wash and realized it had seen it's day. It was given to us about three years ago. A hand me down. I do love hand me downs.
I was about to make a mental note that she needed a new raincoat, when I remembered I had just the fabric to make one.
About a year ago I got some waterproof fabric from Joanne's, and I found the perfect matching fabric in my stash. I used this pattern from Jackie Clark, and well, there you go.
I used snaps instead of the buttons and loops, and added a flower (requested by little lady).
Eve was excited to have a friend to puddle jump with!
The best part though, was when she came back inside, and I got her all changed and warm, and out of the blue she said "Mama, I lub (love) my new coat." Ah, be still my beating heart. Now you know why I make so many things for this child.
26 comments:
What a great jacket - it is always nice when you have the materials on hand when the inspiration strikes! Eve looks as it she will get lots of use out of it.
You never cease to amaze me witht he projects you whip out at a moments notice! What a beautiful little girl and an adorable coat:>) I can see why you like to sew for her, what a precious thank you that was!
Oh, I love it! she's sooo cute too :)
Oooh I would 'lub' that coat too, I want one in adult size :) I'm working on a pair of pants for Kiki (my dd) trying to get lots of practice in on my new machine.
I love it - I'll have to get that pattern - I just got the drive through sweater one for my mom to make sweaters for the kids. Great ideas you are passing on.
Kris
nice job on the rain jacket. it looks like you did an amazing job. just what does your fabric stash look like, I am wondering. if you pull out waterproof fabric from the stash, I wonder just what else is in there? and how sweet that she loves and appreciates it. that is the best.
Beautiful jacket-you are obviously very talented... But I agree with amandajean--what does your fabric stash look like if you just happen to have waterproof fabric tucked away? Impressive, I imagine!
What an adorable rain coat and adorable little one wearing it! What talent!
The rain jacket is beautiful. A perfect little girls coat, I would have loved it too!
Very cute! She's a doll! Your fabrics look great together as a jacket.
So cute and practical. I lub it too!
Definitely the cutest rain coat I've ever seen!
What a beautiful raincoat... you are amazing!
Oh, that coat is too cute!! I remember my great-grandma sewing things for me as a child, I felt so special.
I am amazed too at how quickly you get into a project and how beautiful they turn out. i need weeks of planning it out in my head first!
Very sweet.
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Fantastic jacket!
Wow what a sweet little coat and you did such a great job you are truly talented!! I can't sew clothing to save my life!
ahhh katie! you did a fantastic job.
that is just too darling!
oh....little girls!!!
That rain coat is great! You manage to get so much done, I am so impressed! How do you manage with 3 little ones?
I'm trying to find more time, but it's so difficult! :)
That's a great coat! You must have a fierce stash to just be able to whip that out.
It is SO. CUTE. I want one just like it!
That has to be the cutest rain jacket ever! You really should sell the things you make.
So much better than anything you would have found in the store. Goodness Katie are you getting good. Gives me hope that with practice, I may not stink so bad!
Oh, how sweet when you get such appreciation from your little one for your hand sewn clothes! It is truly lovely! Such a delightful coat with the prettiest fabrics.
-Emily in Norway
I love this rain coat! The fabric is so pretty. Your golden retriever is so cute! I have a golden too, named Scout.
Love, love, love this rain coat! I love all the stuff you make... you are very talented! I found the same fabric at our JoAnn's and am making an outdoor bench cushion out of it. Question for you... I'm fairly new at this sewing gig ... any tips on how to work with this fabric since it kind of has a "sticky" backing to it. I was having some issues with it on my machine... maybe I set the tension or pressure wrong??? My seams keep gathering.... very frustrating. Thanks!!!
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