Saturday, July 17, 2010

What to do with those little leftover bits of bias binding

After all the hats and Tulip Dresses I made in the Summer (and some secret-book-business sewing), I seem to have a lot of spare bias binding bits.... and they're cropping up on lots of little winter pinnies.

The green corduroy dress is from this book and the purple one is a New Look summer pattern (forgotten the number but it's something like this) in a bit of cotton coat-weight fabric.

The orange corduroy Tulip Dress got the yo-yo treatment with it's bias tape detailing. (I also made a small beret to match). I'm yet to photograph these garments ON THE CHILD....

...because she's being as cooperative in front of the camera as she usually is.

But I can assure you, she looks very cute.
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11 comments:

  1. Buy DesignJuly 17, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Aww they are lovely.

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  2. AnnieJuly 17, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    They look great - wish I could make a little one like that for my Sarah.

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  3. Ruby StarJuly 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    What a cute idea. Your dresses look great, i want to try it now... on my clothes lol

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  4. Lyn (in Kinglake)July 17, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Great idea. I love it, and thought I really must let you know. (I usually lurk and admire silently).

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  5. UnknownJuly 17, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Love the bias trims , clever you !

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  6. trashJuly 18, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    Look at all that hair! I don;t think she is a lil two year old anymore?!

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  7. GypsyJuly 18, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Gorgeous trim on those dresses, love it!

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  8. FerJuly 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Looks gorgeous! I seem to be accumulating bias as well - better get to work!

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  9. zofiaJuly 18, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    That is a fab idea! They look very cute.

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  10. AdrianaJuly 19, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    So beautiful!
    What a great idea.
    Will have to try it out on some pants for my little boy.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 19, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    I love the dresses - and the photos are pretty good for ones taken with an uncooperative model!

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