The Sewing for Kindergarten series is run by my friend Mie of Sewing Like Mad. She is an incredible person and an impeccable seamstress, so I was a little nervous to be a part of her series this year… but also excited! Thanks for having me, Mie!
I have sewn up 8 outfits for Ainsley’s return to school. I promise I am not trying to be teacher’s pet. I just really enjoy sewing for her and she needed all new clothes anyway. Once I realized I had this many outfits, I had to come up with a clever way to share them with all of you… and I created Sewing for Kindergarten: Yearbook Style. Click on the link below to “flip” through the yearbook. The “best of the best”, shall we say. I hope you enjoy!
(scroll down for the individual pictures and information on patterns and fabrics)
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As posted last week, Ainsley started kindergarten. Now, here is where it gets a tad complicated. She isn’t quite 5 yet (she actually celebrates her birthday tomorrow!), so she misses the public school cut off by 10 days. TEN! Because she has already completed 2 years of preschool and one year of pre-k… we were left with an odd situation. We decided to send her to a private kindergarten this year and then she will go to kindergarten AGAIN next year, when she is actually supposed to go. Am I making sense? No? Probably not.
(and to answer a few questions from Mie…)
Is this your first time sending a child to Kindergarten? No, I sent Ethan 3 years ago.
Do you feel like crying or celebrating? A bit of both. I love seeing her grow and learn, but it is also crazy to realize that both of my kids are growing so fast.
And what about your child? She was nervous at first because she thought she would miss me, but once the day came, she has been thrilled each and every day to walk into the building. Phew.
What type of school (public, private, homeschool) will your child attend? Private school for the next 2 years, and then public.
What was your own first day of school like (if you remember ;-)? I used to LOVE school, so I am sure it was fantastic!
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So, here we go… 8 of the outfits I sewed up for her first few weeks of school.
pattern: Lulu Dress by Craftiness is Not Optional
fabric: coral knit Mood Fabrics NYC, geometric skirt Michael Miller Fabrics
shoes: Payless
pattern: all self drafted
fabric: batman upcycled men’s shirt, black white polka dot knit Michael Levine
shoes: Payless
pattern: LOL Swing Top and self drafted pants
fabric: Michael Miller Violet Craft, bamboo knit from Mood Fabrics NYC, and stretch denim upcycle
shoes: Target
pattern: Aster Cardigan and Clover Shorts
fabric: vintage polyester knit and green cotton sateen Willow and Co
shoes: Born leather boots
pattern: Charlie Dress Mingo and Grace modified
fabric: upcycled chiffon
shoes: Gap kids
pattern: Aster cardgian and self drafted dress
fabric: Liberty of London and sweater knit from Michael Levine
shoes: Gap Kids
pattern: LOL Swing Top and self drafted pants
fabric: Michael Miller Violet Crafts, bamboo knit from Mood Fabrics NYC, and faux gold leather from Mood Fabrics NYC
shoes: Target
pattern: Cherry Pie skirt Pie Pie Designs and self drafted leggings
fabric: Michael Miller and eyelet knit Michael Levine
shoes: Gap Kids
clothes: denim jacket Crazy 8
I hope you enjoyed! Stay tuned because I will make sure to share each of these patterns in more depth over the next few weeks!
Hayley
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Oh Hayley oh Hayley….I’m still laughing at this. So SO funny! Cat lady gets me every time. And 8 perfect school outfits! Perfect my little teacher’s pet…wait, does that mean I’m the teacher, hahaha.
Thank you!!
those are the cutest ever!!! my boys go to a school with uniforms so back to school sewing isnt so fun for me ;o) of course it doesnt’ stop me from sewing… but it could be more fun!
Hilarious! you have been sewing like crazy! each and every outfit is super stylish!
Cute, funny, and so clever! The outfits AND the yearbook graphics, such a fun idea.
Lucky lucky Ainsley! You did soooo good with this!
Wow! Such gorgeous outfits! You have done a fantastic job! The cat lady – bwaaaahahaha!
Oh my gosh, she is too cute! Adorable! The cat lady, hahaha. I am dying of cuteness overload. 🙂
Stellar effort from each of you – I’d like them all in mommy and me versions! 🙂
What a fun idea! Now you know you’ll have to make a yearbook for each year going forward!
I saw that the batman top is “self-drafted”…you should totally make that a pattern! I love it! It looks so perfectly cozy and stylish for kindergarten!
So much cuteness!! Love your fabric choices and so glad you shared them.
You crack me up Hayley. Love this!
wow – what an impressive showing!! love your outfits, and the awards that go with each:) I especially love what you’ve done with the LOL swing tank – your mods are so clever! Also love the bias tie you put on the Aster cardigan – gives it a whole new look.
Ainsley is one lucky girl to have a wardrobe like that made by you! I love everything!!
I love her outfits!!! And that she is so stylish, yet versatile!
Thanks for sharing (and for sharing affordable shoe options for the po’ folk like me)
Haha, love it! You are so clever. Did you notice you almost have a color theme going on? The colors orange/tangerine, gold, and dusky purplish occur in multiple outfits. Perfection 🙂
Oh my hilariousness! These should be printed and hung up! Love the outfits but especially the crazy cat lady.
I LOVE the yearbook idea! all the cute little yearbooky sayings were perfect! oh, and the CLOTHES!? amazing! I especially loved the Lulu 😉 and both the Asters-I am going to have to make a tie version soon!
I absolutely LOVE the Aster Cardigan with the ties!! Any chance we’ll get a quick little tutorial on that???? Love all the outfits!! I sent my oldest (of 2) kids to Kindergarten this year. Totally agree that it is such an exciting moment, plus a little sad.
This is hilarious- so clever!! I love all of the looks, but the cat lady dress is my fave. Such a sweet length on her!
This is so funny! So many great outfits here too.
these are so fun! Very clever too! That cat lady is hilarious! But I love them all 🙂