The Composer's German grandmother was an exquisite seamstress who sewed for her daughter Helga, who was an exquisite saver-of-things. In a trunk of carefully packed treasures I found a fabulous smock in navy and orange fabric from about 1937. I laid it out and traced it to recreate it in fresh fabric for Daisy.
It has unusual facings that are sewn on the outside. If you think to yourself, "That's a lot of top-stitching!", then you would be correct. It has little side ties and tiny pockets.
It's very sweet, and I'm calling it the Helga smock. Daisy *says* she wants to keep it, but I'm betting it will end up in the shop very soon.
I love how these two fabrics go together. Or don't. Or do.
They do!
ReplyDeleteAnd Daisy is perfectly adorable in her Helga smock-n-jeans combo. And her hair--so long!
oh, now that is SWEET. I love those fabrics together. And I love topstitching - I'd like to see a close-up of the facings.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find such wonderful fabric and notions? Please share.
ReplyDeleteDaisy looks adorable! IMHO she is really starting to look very much like Clara.
ReplyDeleteThe smock IS lovely with such pretty clean lines. I think the fabrics do go good together.
Wow! Look at the way the plaid and the flowers line up! That is amazing!! If I were making that smock, I would not even have noticed that I COULD line those up...and there you go lining them up. It's a gorgeous job you did.
ReplyDeleteWow! Daisy really grew over the summer. She is starting to look like a big girl. Time flies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie. I love the unmatched fabrics!
ReplyDeleteIt's darling! The fabrics DO go together. Could be made into a jumper too. --- Gilda
ReplyDeleteOoh! I love this smock! The fabrics look perfect together.
ReplyDeleteLove the smock..the total look.
ReplyDeleteDaisy is a perfect model for the Helga smock.
Ms. Dale
I really, really love this smock.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you lined up the diagonals on both patterns, and the way the colors match exactly... it is very pleasing to the eye, artistically. I can't believe how old Daisy looks, she really is growing up!
ReplyDeletePS. I really wish I were the "Daisy the smock was for! I would love one for each of my girls!!"
ReplyDeleteHow adorable. I love it and she is too cute.
ReplyDeleteIt is adorable! Do you plan to market the pattern? I would be interested!
ReplyDeletePatti
OH, they do, they DO!
ReplyDeleteWish I could sew for my little Laura...not so little any more.
I want one for myself!!
Alice
Oh that' just beautiful! The fabric is simply gorgeous, congrats :)
ReplyDeleteI've been lurking (and occasionally commenting) for a year or so. She's certainly growing up!
ReplyDeleteDaisy looks so sweet in that smock-what a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI just made your schoolhouse coffee cake for tomorrow's breakfast-thanks for the great recipe.
That is so cute. The fabrics are wonderful together. I really, really want a copy of that pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little smock! The fabrics really make the design pop.
ReplyDeletegorgeous! daisy AND the smock!
ReplyDeleteI'm not always a fan of smocks; I don't like the criss-cross style one usually sees in the back but this smock is perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful.
Really beautiful...I love the way you've put the fabrics together.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI don't know you, but I'm a huge fan of your blog. I've been wanting to ask you where you get your adorable fabric. I can't seem to find anything quite like it. Where did you get Clara's skirt fabric? I adore it!
Lillie, I didn't make Clara's skirt. It's from Boden! The smock fabrics came from a quilting fabric boutique outside of Philadelphia. I do almost all my fabric shopping in real stores, waiting til I'm in a big city, as well as picking through the offerings at Hancock's when I make it there every few months--our small town store closed a couple of years ago.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the smock love!
how adorable ! i love the fabric combo !
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ReplyDeleteI just made your schoolhouse coffee cake for tomorrow's breakfast-thanks for the great recipe.}}}
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My curiosity was piqued, so I had to dig this recipe out of the archived entries - and I have it whipped up and in the oven right now. It looked amazing going into the oven - I am sure it will be great with our breafast - a nice way to start the work-week.
I would never have thought of the oil instead of butter for the streusal topping - a great idea.
Thank you Anna for this great blog - I read something here almost every day - even if there isn't a new entry posted - I just dig into the archived posting.
Blessings,
Patti
Update (you probably knew this was coming!)
ReplyDeleteThe coffeecake is waaaaay better than I imagined it. This one is a keeper - and I can hardly wait to serve it to friends in the future (they can't have any of this one!!)
Blessings,
Patti
They do...it's very cute! :o)
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Thank you Anna. By the way, I think the fabrics match perfectly. Daisy is a doll!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable (how many people have already used that word...).
ReplyDeleteEspecially combined with those jeans. Did you do the repairs - at least I think I see things going down the pant legs... I'm still trying to figure out how to repair jeans in a cute way. I wish I could see it close up...
andrea
Is there any way that you could pass on the pattern in the form of a tutorial or however you want to post it? The smock is just SO cute and darling.....please share =)
ReplyDeleteblessings.....
I live outside Philly-- what fabric store boutique?
ReplyDeleteI want one! Too cute. I hope you make more of these and sell them because they are so adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteDo!!!
ReplyDeleteI've recently found your blog through Mary's (at Owlhaven ) post. I am enjoying jumping through your archives, gobbling up everything I see!
ReplyDeleteDid you ever make this pattern available? It's wonderful!