These cropped pants have been cut out for awhile now (back from when I made this pattern the first time, you can find the pattern info in this link), but needed the right fabric for the top/pockets, and just wasn't feeling it.
I found the perfect print at superbuzzy. I don't even think this is a new one, but it's new to me. And I found some books too (that are new) and other amazing goodies-good lord, it hurt my wallet, but was so worth it. I will post photos of the Japanese book innards very soon, 'cause dang.
I made the top longer this time around.Much better. The pants are in brown linen and after making this all up, I think I need to make an adult version. Too mother/daughter matchy? Yup, but I just don't care. We don't have to wear them on the same day, you know.
yeah - go for the matchy-match...it's really too cute not to.
happy mother's day amy!
Posted by: erin | May 13, 2007 at 02:53 PM
love the top and use of linen for the cropped pants. very sweet. i used one of superbuzzy's folk prints for an apron this week.
do you think the pants would work on a boy?
happy mother's day
Posted by: Nancy | May 13, 2007 at 02:55 PM
Didn't think that print would look so good as a peasant top, but it does....and to think I've been hoarding it. Sorry, delurker here coming out! Love your writing and photos! OK, back to lurking again :-)
Posted by: Jade | May 13, 2007 at 03:05 PM
I love the new little outfit. I can't wait to see the next version!
Happy Mother's day to you and all of your lovelies!! Hugs!
Posted by: vegasandvenice | May 13, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Happy Mums Day to you.
I love the outfit, I have that same fabric! (also the black version) :)
Posted by: justine | May 13, 2007 at 03:15 PM
i just brought the same stuff home. cute cute cute CUTE. i'm going to try and flip through some of those books on my coffee break. you know, because if i'm REALLY good, sometimes i get a coffee break. but i have to be really really good.
Posted by: melissa f. | May 13, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Fabulous . . . and very inspiring.
dana
Posted by: Dana | May 13, 2007 at 05:15 PM
That's so cute! I love the fabric. I would definitely want an adult-sized version too. I say go for it!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 13, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Such camlming colors! Go ahead and make a mother/daughter matchy set...... this is the only time she'll want one! I really love the pockets on the pants!
Posted by: Judi | May 13, 2007 at 05:30 PM
Hey I would wear one of those tops too, they are so cute. I wish I could sew such wonderful clothes for my daughter.
Posted by: Sue | May 13, 2007 at 05:39 PM
I remember my mom and I wore matchy dresses and I thought it was the greatest!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | May 13, 2007 at 06:01 PM
That is THE cutest outfit. I totally love the print. An adult version in a slightly different print would be super fabulous. And of course, you can wear the outfits on different days!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 13, 2007 at 06:16 PM
This is such a cute and well-corodinated outfit. I wouldn't mind having something like that for myself too :)
Posted by: erin | May 13, 2007 at 10:50 PM
I couldn't help but notice that the "Two Summers" book had the Scholastic Books lable at the bottom (and I apologize if someone already brought this to your attention...) but it looks like you could get it from Scholastic. They sell books to the schools...
Posted by: theflyingmum | May 13, 2007 at 11:15 PM
oh my goodness (sorry for the exclamation every time)!! these are gorgeous!! you're my idol!! =P
Posted by: momo | May 13, 2007 at 11:19 PM
So cute! Maybe you've already shared this, but do you have a pattern for an adult version of this top? I've been dying to sew a top like this for myself all season...
Posted by: kristina | May 14, 2007 at 04:07 AM
Oh, I love that!!! And I would definitely like a mom-sized version. The print is wonderful.
Posted by: Missy K | May 14, 2007 at 04:21 AM
Yes! I was just thinking, does that come in my size? Too cute!
Nice work!
Posted by: Jill | May 14, 2007 at 04:39 AM
Do mother-daughter matchy while you can!!!!
Posted by: Zegi | May 14, 2007 at 04:49 AM
Wow that's a really beautiful outfit and I can understand you want one too! The fabrics are gorgeous.
Posted by: Elena | May 14, 2007 at 05:22 AM
I love that fabric!
Posted by: Rhonda | May 14, 2007 at 05:45 AM
That is really, really cute! Looks very comfy, too. You definitely deserve one of your own. :)
Posted by: Mary | May 14, 2007 at 07:05 AM
do the adult version. huh, that sounds kind of naughty. sweet. but seriously, as soon as i saw the picture i thought, I want one of those. where is the hand holding wall picture??? i feel cheated.
Posted by: hannah | May 14, 2007 at 07:27 AM
I was just at Superbuzzy doing some imaginary shopping. I've made about 6 of these outfits for Iris already. Now I want to make more! :o)
Can I ask by how much did you lengthen the top? My daughter is a size 7, and I lengthened it by 1 inch. Did you adjust the neckline at all? I shortened the elastic in mine a little bit. I also shortened the rise by an inch, and my daughter would like it even shorter. She likes wearing it on her hips,(rolling eyes) if I can get her to wear it around her belly button they're perfect.
I really need to branch out to a different pattern, but this one is so easy and fun!
Posted by: Amy Lu | May 14, 2007 at 08:05 AM
What an adorable top! Love the fabric too.
(Happy belated Mothers' Day to you!)
Posted by: Maritza | May 14, 2007 at 08:50 AM
love this outfit so much! an adult version would be amazing... i was thinking when i saw the photo "i want to wear that" :)
Posted by: amisha | May 14, 2007 at 10:48 AM
super cute pattern + outfit. oh, and that chocolate linen -- yummy!
Posted by: laurie | May 14, 2007 at 04:20 PM
holy guacamole!!!!
this is simply scrumptious!
R
Posted by: Rhonna | May 14, 2007 at 08:19 PM
oh gorgeous! you did a fab job on the outfit! I am totally in love with superbuzzy's books and fabrics but since I'm going to japan in july i must sit on my hands and save!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | May 15, 2007 at 01:43 AM
I love them so much, and thanks for sharing the fabric-link!
Posted by: Katrine K | May 15, 2007 at 05:44 AM
wow. love it! everything about it. You should definitely make an adult one. And I had to go buy some of that fabric. I finally cracked under the superbuzzy awesomeness. thanks for the link. :)
Posted by: julie | May 15, 2007 at 06:54 AM
looovely!
Miss Boule
Posted by: Miss Boule | May 15, 2007 at 08:07 AM
cuteness!
Posted by: Dacia | May 15, 2007 at 10:22 AM
I bought this pattern and I am with you.. top needs to be a little longer. I need to get Emma to stop and pose... she has that shirt and matching skirt and pants now (horse print of course). Love this fabric combination though!
Posted by: Beth | May 15, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Oooh! I love this version of the top. I wonder if you could make it even longer for a dress? Hmmm...
Posted by: K. Anne | May 15, 2007 at 04:33 PM
The pattern for the top is great. And before you mentioned it, I thought it was a big girl outfit!
Posted by: LeeAnn | May 16, 2007 at 05:09 AM
This is really a great outfit. Nice work! Thanks for the link to superbuzzy. I never heard of them before. I could go crazy ordering things there.
Posted by: amyd | May 18, 2007 at 08:21 AM