Lisa Made Me Do It

All this talk about the banished place coupled with the fact that Olive's camp schedule allows me an extra hour of sleep in the morning means that I have more energy to sew, and less of an excuse not to. 

First things first: Monday is "wear green" day at Olive's camp.  I think this is meant more figuratively than literally and perhaps the idea was for the children to wear recycled hand-me-downs, but I had a beautiful green and red cotton knit that's been sitting on my cutting table for months now.  Plenty of green here, and sort of green in spirit (since it was made locally, after all).

I don't usually topstitch knits, but in this case I decided to decided to forgo stretch in favor of structure.

The entire top is lined and interfaced, and the buttons at the top don't actually button--the whole thing slips over her head.

Matching shorts are a must.

Today was Picture Day at camp, so all the campers had to wear (gasp) matching screen-printed Hanes tee shirts. But I'm pretty sure no other child was wearing these shorts. I had been saving this very small amount of bright blue and purple for just such an occasion.

I was going to put Olive in her pink high-top sneakers, but her sisters pointed out that the suns on her shoes matched the suns on her shirt better.

Finally, seersucker shorts in pink and green stripes. These are to be worn on "wear pink" day, and will be accompanied by a coordinating tee shirt with pink ribbing.

Comments

[Irma Perlman]

Can't wait to see the picture.The outfit is beautiful!

[Heather E]

I can't believe you knit and sew and have six kids!!!!
I am impressed!! And a little jealous! And I love that top outfit!

[Dixie]

I am in love with the "wear green" set! That is my very favorite summer top which I made many times with matching bloomers when my dd was little. Your fabric is seriously TDF! I'll be back early Monday to see the pics! And I hope they give a Best Dressed Award at the end of camp!

[Rebekah]

Very nice :) I'm so proud to see Olive can wear two piece sets! What an accomplishment itself :)

[Lynn]

I totally love the red/green set. That is gorgeous. I'm glad to see you are sewing again.

And I still haven't rec'd my pair of hand knitted socks. Wonder if they got lost in the mail???!!!

[Lynanne]

I recognize the pattern for the top outfit - so cute! Here is my daughter wearing the one I made: http://www.flickr.com/photos/elkee/2647897658/

Great job!

[Marianne]

Olive looks so cute in her different outfits, I love the pinafore pattern, it looks a comfy garment too!