It’s here! It’s here. The first day of Project Run & Play Season 5 is finally here!
I had a lot of fun making an outfit for Natalie.
I chose her as my model, because I know that sewing for her will feel the most rewarding, whether I win or not.
Her dress is a basic A-line shift dress in a mustard yellow, linen look fabric, made from a pattern I drafted using five other dresses as guidelines (and lots of old bed sheets as muslin prototypes :)).
The challenge was to create a look based off Katy’s bias skirt tutorial.
I translated it into an understated asymmetrical detail on the bottom corner of the dress, lining the bias strips up at one side in an upside down V shape.
Even with the bias strip detail, the dress is quite simple, so I thought I would spice things up a bit in the back with a surprise exposed zipper.
Since Fall is upon us, it’s already been quite chilly in the mornings and evenings here, I decided that this look would need some layers to help warm it up.
I made some snug stretch lace leggings to go underneath, made from a thrifted woman’s shirt.
Then, I made a cute cardigan to layer on top.
This is probably my most favorite piece. I love cardigans myself, so a baby cardigan…oh kill me. I love it. I even snapped pictures for a tutorial using just a onsie as a pattern, so you should see that coming up.
It’s made from a funky sleeveless sweater I found at my local thrift shop.
I set out one Saturday, to find a black and white striped sweater and there it was, just sitting there waiting for me on the thrift store hanger, with the perfect stripe width and everything. It was surely meant to be. I’m positive Natalie will be wearing it with most everything she owns, since it’s so versatile.
This photo shoot was really so funny.
She was not interested in me at all! I was hard pressed to get her to look at me which is usually not the case.
She kept looking off frame at the remote control truck Reid was driving around behind me. I guess that is more interesting than me spitting raspberries at her. 🙂
Then I tried giving her an apple as a prop.
It made for some cute pictures.
But she looked up at me even less. She could not keep her eyes off that apple!
I can’t help but wonder if she was thinking something like…”If only I had teeth…” ha ha.
Did I tell you she turned 6 months old last week, has been teething and been eating solids? She’s growing up so fast. Too fast.
So, there it is…
Look one.
Oh…I named it, Simple Lines. I think it’s fitting.
Be sure to go to Project Run & Play and vote for your favorite look here.
Happy weekend to you!
P.S. I also happen to be guest posting today at I’m Feeling Crafty for Louise’s Sew Ready to Play series. If you get a chance. Come say hi!
Oh my! That is adorable!! Both dress and baby 😉
Best of luck to you in the competition! I am sure you will do great, all of your creations are wonderful!
This is just tooooooo adorable! I can't believe how big Natalie is! Great job, love it!
I like the simplicity in your use of the bias strips. Also, that yellow with the black and white is great. This was definitely my favorite look this week. Good luck!
Absolutely darling! Does it come in my size too? I love it.
Cheri
oh my goodness Delia – this is so cute! I love the way you did the bias strips on the dress. Just darling. And hello – your little girl is getting so big already!!! So cute!
Um adorable! I would wear that dress too and i LOVE the exposed zipper!
And that picture of her looking over the edge at the apple is so funny and adorable!
Beautiful creations over at PR&P! I LOVE Natalie's dress and cardigan. The competition is stiff, but you definitely get my vote! 🙂
Pretty girl!!)
SO cute! (Both the dress and little N.)
If you're ever inspired to make another I know a little girl due in December who I bet would look super-cute in it. Just sayin'.
I actually giggled when I saw the hand propping up her little bum! 🙂 And I love the look, too!
This look is perfect from head to toe! I love it all. The dress is simple, but has just enough detail to keep it interesting. Your cute girl will definitely get a lot of wear out of each of those pieces! Great job!
Oh My Goodness!!! I love love love this! You are so talented and creative
I am a total sucker for that mustard color and the stripes & lace are killing me! That is one adorable outfit on an adorable baby! Off to vote 🙂
Just Perfect. Gorgeous!
I can't believe you made the cardigan! It looks so expensive! And the leggings? What width of elastic do you use? AmAZING!
where did you get that great mustard fabric?!?!?!? I'll take any scraps you have littering your fabric closet ;op You won my vote not only with your great design and ADORABLE baby girl, but I have a super soft spot for other upcycler/refashionistas. This whole look is something I wish was hanging in baby girl's closet – and since everyone this season is SOOOOO Talented, I figured my
ok, im dying on the cuteness factor…and those pieces are amazing!! i want them for myself:)
great job.
oh. my. goodness. absolutely adorable!! that outfit you made her is fabulous! the cuteness about knocked me over! the outfit, natalie, the combination of outfit on natalie {and beautiful photography}… hehehehe 🙂 LOVE IT!
Coming over from Projcet Run and Play and your dress is amazing! Great job. I hope I can figure out how to make one for my daughter. 🙂
Hello little Natalie,
you look adorable in your yellow dress.
But tell me, you're only 7 months old
and stand very well on your legs.
This is not einwenig too early?
But you are sooooo sweet!!! *kiss*
Hugs from Norway
Sabrina
Nice Post 🙂
wow delia! this is so darling!! the colors, the textures and the layers, all so great. good luck in the competition!
You are really talented! This is an amazing outfit! I wish i had an adult size one for me!
Tara
This whole look is so adorable; I want the whole thing for my little girl. I totally have to make her a cute little cardigan now. And one of those adorable felt headbands.
I've said it before, but I'll say it again. She is gorgeous. Has to be the most photogenic baby EVER. She is going to be stunning as she gets older. Amazing dress and cardigan. You simply amaze me!
Aww, this is SO CUTE! And I just love the pictures of Natalie… especially the first one of her peeking over the chair arm, and the one of her kicking back. =)
adore!!! the whole thing from the top of her head to the bottom of her toes!
I love everything about your outfit. Very lovely but perfect for a little one to play and roll around in. Just voted for you. Good luck!
I would totally wear that dress! Loved your look this week.
adorable outfit! Love the dress but i think the cardigan is my favorite!! Can't believe that was an upcycle. Great job!!
Voted for you. 🙂 I love that you refashioned the cardigan–too cute. Natalie is such a sweetheart, but then, you already knew that, didn't you?
SO cute, Delia! I love how this outfit looks on your sweet Nat, but I think it'd be just as chic upsized for bigger girls and even adult wear! Probably why so many of us commenters want it for ourselves It's a great transition-to-fall outfit and i LOVE that you went tonal and minimalist with the bias strips. Great work!!
Awesome job!
I am still in total awe that I am competing with you
🙂
Hayley
Oh my goodness! Natalie is the most adorable baby! Wow, and I love the outfit! Love it!
ooh i absolutely love this look, delia! the colors you chose are perfect. and i'm a sucker for a cardigan too – especially striped. i want this outfit in my size!
jess
Love the chevron and that little sweater and the picture with the apple. Your baby is super cute!
Delia murders it. Drops the mike. Exit stage left.
Oh my WORD. How adorable is that entire outfit! AND the dress! You're amazing, and your baby is absolutely stunning.
Just echoing all previous comments – both the outfit and your sweet Natalie are gorgeous!!!
I cannot believe how big she has gotten! She is only a couple of weeks older then my baby girl and your's is sitting up and standing already! The outfit is adorable. You did a wonderful job!
adorable, of course! I love the non girly colors you used…the stripes with the mustard dress are perfect! Good luck! (i voted for ya;)
this is too cute. She is too cute! nomming on the apple? Killing me!
Wow, you are INCREDIBLY talented! Wow..is all I can say…wow! Amazingly beautiful (baby and outfit!) 🙂 Thanks for sharing
Sooooo cute!! I love how simple and stylish the dress is! And that cardigan is adorable. This outfit is totally my style – I want it for me! Best of luck to you!!
I love what you made. I wouldn't call it simple at all. Understated maybe…but in the best way! Darling girl and darling outfit. I still get anxiety just watching the competition unfold… hope you are having fun with it!
Oh wow, that is absolutely cuteness defined. Great job.
Oh Delia, this is fantastic! Makes me so excited to see what you come up with next! The color, the leggings, the cardigan, it's all perfect!
Wonderful! So adorable photos and again so lovely details in your outfit!
Thank you for reminding your hairbands…
Cheers, Kate
This is wonderful! The dress and your daughter are both darling! Did you use an existing dress as your pattern? I'd love to try to make this for my little girl, maybe for next summer . . .
Definitely my favorite for this PR&P challenge! Too cute!
I'm pretty sure I need tutorials for every piece of this outfit 😉 …I also need a baby girl to dress! haha. (Two boys here.)
I love all of this so much! So so SO cute! and great photos to go along of course. Well done Delia!
Hey! Your blog is so cute, I just added your blog in my favorite links on my page <3
You are killin it with these outfits! Love all the ones you have done so far! I need them in my size 😉