Project Run and Play - Signature Look

13/02/2012

The final week for Project Run and Play... phew!

I don't really have a 'signature look' but I do know what I like to sew...
I like lines that are clean and crisp. I don't like things that are super glittery or sparkly and though I don't mind the odd ruffle, I do think that less is more when it comes to them. Before I finished this project I would have said that I don't like things that are too matchy...matchy... (hmmm.. is there a real word for that?) but I did use matching covered buttons on this project and I think that they work.

I do like little details like covered buttons and bound hems...

Most of my projects seem to involve full skirts and bows so I had to throw both of those in for good measure...

and to finish off a little bit of running stitch around the collar to match the gorgeous colours in the skirt.

I like the finished product. I do think that signature looks should make some kind of grand statement and this ensemble certainly doesn't do that. I haven't dyed any fabric, tatted any lace or spun any wool for it. But you know what? It's wearable and for me, that's what my signature look is all about!

Caroline

Comments

Cindy link

14/02/2012 05:47

It's very pretty! I really like how you added the stitching around the collar.

Libby link

14/02/2012 10:56

What a pretty outfit! It looks so fresh. I especially like the coordinated stitching around the collar. The weather looks good at your end of the world too ; )

gina k.

15/02/2012 15:49

this is so pretty and perfect!! I would love to make this dress for my daughters

Trinh link

16/02/2012 09:17

i love this. i could see my daughter wearing this. so pretty and girly but not frilly at all.

jaya

16/02/2012 21:13

that is absolutely adorable! I love the little running stitch on the collar, it makes the dress come together.

Willie Crosby

01/01/2013 12:15

Your garments go beyond "the dramatic" to classic
I'm with you, I like a little ruffling and maybe a little splash with emphasis on LITTLE
It's all in the details ---I just wish you could have done a tutorial

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Maryanne and Caroline are sisters who live in Sydney, Australia. We come from a long line of crafting women, who have all had the desire to create. We hope to continue this family tradition, spark this passion in our children and share it with friends. We run a sewing school where our main focus is to help our students discover the joy of creating beautiful but simple things and the joy that comes from being part of a crafting community.

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