sss '11 Day 8, Preppy Punk

I've spent the morning at Al's Prep classroom again, so opted for this straight seemingly conservative striped skirt that I have made.  On closer inspection though you will see that it is a fab zip print.  I love this print by Henry Alexander ( I think).  I cannot, no matter my intention, pass by a novelty print.  Have you noticed my necklace?  One of the best presents I have received ever!  Sarah Jessica wore the same pendant in Sex and the City.  There you have SSS '11, day 8.

Oh, and here is a sneak peak at Alby's room that I have been painting with horizontal stripes and volcanoes.

SSS '11 Day 7, Don't Leave Me Hanging on the Telephone

Lunch with a Girlfriend today meant that I could comfortably get away with wearing my gorgeous, juvenile girl dress for SSS '11 Day 7.  I love the fabric of the skirt of this dress and held onto it for a few years before I made this early 1970's dress.  I also made the little yellow wrist purse I am holding.  There is no being subtle in this bright number.

I'm going to the races this Saturday, so I simply must make a new frock!!!

SSS'11 Day 6

Here is SSS '11 Day 6.  I have a busy day ahead of me, with all that usual mummy stuff plus some DIY renovations.  I am putting some lovely stripes on Alby's bedroom walls today, hopefully I can share some pics soon.  The 2 paneled skirt, I made quickly an eon ago from a baby cot sheet, trimmed with bias binding.  And the t-shirt I screen printed an even longer eon ago.  It's a picture of Stella as a Clown.  Ginger is also wearing a SSS ensemble today.  Mummy made shorts with little kitty cats on them and every little rocker needs a Led Zeppelin tee, this was also printed by me.

SSS'11 Day 4 & 5, Melow Yellow and Blue Moon

Hey peps, 2 Self Stitched September days in one, as yesterdays Father's Days celebration got a wee bit boozy.

A total Colette look here, with a beignet skirt and a sorbetto top.  Very Sunshiney.   I had to sit down, so little Ginger could fit me in the frame.  SSS '11 day 4.

Today, being Monday, I wanted to be super comfy, which this frock is.  If only it wasn't so painful to iron worn with some dashing pink accessories.  Again, I had to be smaller so Ginger could fit me in frame.  And there you have SSS '11 day 5.

SSS '11 Day 3, Lemony Snicket

Today is a relaxing day at home with the whipper snappers.  A very creative photo today by Alby age 5.  Day 3 of SSS'11.
I am wearing a tiny gingham check full skirt that ended up being too big for my waist, but lovely low and comfy on my hips.  It was made from a 1950's pattern that originally had buttons up the front, but that reminded me of a skirt my mum had in the 80's, so I opted to insert a zip at the back.

A perfect day for climbing the tree with some cousins, or just hanging out with your furry chest out.

SSS '11 Day 2, Fly me to the moon.....

This dress makes me feel like traveling....... So Ginger and I tracked down the Brisbane Bus Lines depot, because their graphics are in keeping with the 60's mode of transport feel and this dress is Pan Am 60's, to have a little photo shoot.  Can you believe my three year old took these shots, clever little chook.

This dress is made from McCall's 6139 from 1961.  I love the kimono sleeves and the the bound pocket openings.  The position of the pockets is great too, it feels like a coat when I put my hands in them.  I used a cotton spandex fabric for this dress, I chose this fabric solely on colour, this apple green is yummy.  I think the stretch factor is good for the bodice and bad for the the pockets, which gape a little.  Also, the fabric is not so drapey, which I didn't think would mater so much for this 4 gore dress, however the photos tell me differently as the skirt kinda juts out rather than hugs my shape, you know what I mean?

McCall's 6139

I did get a stack of compliments today, which is noice.  I think I would like to make this dress again in a straight cotton, no stretch factor.
This is day two of the SSS challenge.

SSS' 11, Day 1, Love is in the air

I love spring.  It's the best time of year for me.  It is not unbearably hot as a Brisbane summer is and not too cool that I have to cover up all my fab frocks.  My toes are warm and so is my heart.  The only down fall is those pesky swooping mummy magpies protecting their babies.  Terrifies me so.  So much in fact that I duck for cover at the sound of a willy wag tails little beating wings. Phew!
I have at the last minute decided to take part in Self Stitched September, as a way for me to think more about what I wear. 
This is day one.
I have spent the morning volunteering at Alby's Prep classroom, helping kids with their alphabet and sounds, playing games basically.  I like to think that if I were a teacher I would be very preppy.  Here is casual preppy.  Self made top and skirt from a remnant linen given to me, both from the 70's I believe.  I had a lovely compliment on my outfit today and it was very satisfying to say that "I made this".

Thanks Zoe, I am looking forward to my self stitched month. Ya who!