Homemade Cuteness -Zebras and Giraffes Plush Creations

Zebras and giraffes, oh my!

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My two girls last year decided to be these cute little zoo animals.

My oldest daughter thought of the idea when she saw the soft, plush fabric at the fabric store.
I couldn't wait to turn her ideas into animals in my sewing studio!!!

The pattern is a mixture of made-up and boutique.

I used the Children's Corner pattern for the vest (I think it's the Charlotte),

a commercial pants pattern, and copied the hoods off of a jacket they have.

I made ears and stuffed them with batting.

They loved wearing them. 

I couldn't resist making a ruffle at the bottom of these pants.

I figured she could wear them for other times with a little sweater!

The tail almost gets lost in this pic!  But it's hanging there.

 

 

At the trick-or-treat hot dog party...

Some of the neighborhood trick-or-treat gang...

This year my 8 yr old will be store-bought Hannah Montana (it's what she wanted) and my 4 yr old will be her sister's homemade costume I made a few years ago - a cute little plush pink kitty cat!  I will post those pics tomorrow or Sunday.

Hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween with lots of smiles and good times!

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Sewing Pattern Review for Burda Peasant Top

I am loving this little pumpkin top I just made for my 4 yr old daughter.

(The dark spot on the pumpkin is where the adhesive spray has not yet dried!)

I used a Burda pattern I had which was really for sizes 8 and up. But I tried to improvise and cut it down to a 6. It ended up a little short. I can always add a ruffle to the bottom, which I may do in the end.

Would I make this again?

Not in a rigged size 6. If any of you know of a simple peasant top pattern for girls smaller than a size 8, please let me know. I had to rig a couple of seams because they didn't quite match. This pattern is normally super easy if you follow the right sizes!

Was I happy with the fabric I chose?

Absolutely. This is the softest cotton gingham which my daughter just loves! I always wanted something in the brown gingham anyway for her.

Was I happy with the applique choice, fabrics, colors and all?

Yes! I love the raggy pumpkin applique from Embroidery Boutique. Although it would be cute in any color, I was glad I went with a yellow leaf, orange fabric and brown for the stitching. After I struggled with the pattern coming together after I re-sized it, I was sweating bullets putting that app. on.  If it messed up the finished blouse I would cry!

I would love to know what you all think of it.  And do you know of any other patterns that would start out the right size, say sizes 2-6?