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Stars and Field Hat, Self Made Playsuit, Simplicity 1426, Papercut Patterns Rite of Spring Short, Homemade Espadrilles

Stars and Field Hat, Self Made Playsuit, Simplicity 1426, Papercut Patterns Rite of Spring Short, Homemade Espadrilles

Stars and Field Hat, Self Made Playsuit, Simplicity 1426, Papercut Patterns Rite of Spring Short, Homemade Espadrilles

Stars and Field Hat, Self Made Playsuit, Simplicity 1426, Papercut Patterns Rite of Spring Short, Homemade Espadrilles

WhatIWore: You guys! I’m so excited to share my first ever completely self made head to toe outfit! Our beach days have been foggy, but this morning it was a great backdrop for my little chambray play suit and self made hat and espadrille shoes. Pattern details below!

When: March 15, 2016

What:
Hat: Stars and Field (e-mail me to pre-order this style!)
Bra Top: Simplicity 1426, View A
Shorts: Papercut Patterns, ‘Rite of Spring
Shoes: Self Made (see details in this post)

Where: Anna Maria Island Beach

I chose to make a coordinating play suit using a dark chambray fabric and only needed a yard and a half (with enough to spare to make a matching band for my hat). This fabric is so fun to sew with… as were the patterns I used today!

Sometimes I can be so cheap at the fabric store. I waited for ages for this pattern to go on sale, missed it, and then went back and forth paying full (40% off but still expensive) price. In the end I was in a hurry and wanted to make it for this trip so I just bought it.. but I’m glad I did. It was so much fun to sew and went really quickly. I added a little contrasting white piping to coordinate with the shorts. Let me tell you more about those… 

I’ve made the shorts once before (seen here) and they’re such a breeze to stitch up. I think next time I’ll want to use a fabric with a little more body because these soft chambray shorts got a little more wrinkled with normal wear than I’d prefer. No matter - they’re still cute! 

On the accessory side of things I decided last minute to make myself a larger brim sun hat for this trip. I cut my wire a bit smaller than the natural brim to pull it in and give it a vintage look. I didn’t tack down the chambray band I made so perhaps later this summer I’ll sway with a scarf or another piece of fabric.

And the shoes! The shoes guys! I made shoes!! I’m most proud of these puppies and they’re so comfortable. I actually don’t like sandals at the beach and these kept the sand out nicely. Read more about how I made them (and links to supplies for you to make your own, here)

Stars and Field Hat, Self Made Playsuit, Simplicity 1426, Papercut Patterns Rite of Spring Short, Homemade Espadrilles

Stars and Field Hat, Self Made Playsuit, Simplicity 1426, Papercut Patterns Rite of Spring Short, Homemade Espadrilles