Saturday, February 19, 2011

Project Run and Play Finale

It is finally HERE! The finale of Project Run and Play. I am still floored that I made it this far. Every week I have been in awe of the amazing creations made by my fellow competitors. Several times I thought for sure I was a goner. It has been an amazing 6 weeks: 
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This final week was an entirely new challenge. With the hubby gone, the complete lack of supplies on the island, and no theme to spark inspiration, well, lets just say I was a bit stressed out. In the end I LOVE what came out of all that stress, if nothing else it is definitely my kind of look.  
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My goal was to create an outfit that looked like Anthropologie, Emerson Made, Elias and Grace and Zara all had a baby together ha! I couldn't just make one garment, oh no. This is the FINALE! So lets start with the coat! 
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Because Dili does not sell cotton in colors I hand dyed natural cotton to be a deep turquoise. Again this is done with local organic dye so we will see how it washes ha! 
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Since there is no where to purchase buttons I commissioned a local wood worker to widdle me some oversized buttons. I love their imperfections, how the holes are just slightly off center on one set so I really had to pay attention when placing them so they would line up. 
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The coat is lined with a gorgeous liberty print and natural cotton. Again I only had 1/4 a yard sent to me by a reader, so, when making my own pattern, I cut the liberty print in a way that it was all along the edges and back and then the natural cotton filled the rest. This took some serious fiddling the first time but it was worth it! 
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The collar and sleeves are ruffled. Of course there had to be ruffles! This is a signature look and I am ALL about ruffles :) There is a long belt held on by two belt loops on either hip made from the fun liberty print so they pop next to the blue. There are two box pleats on either side of the front panels to give the coat some much needed volume and body. Now what is underneath? First the top. 
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The top is made from white cotton, lace and a hand embroidered flower chain. I by hand made each pleat on the bib then tucked a strip of lace in between every other pleat. Once I attached the bib to the main body I covered the seam with the embroidered flowers. 
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The sleeves of course are gathered making them super comfy :) 
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The back of the dress I wanted to be asymmetrical so I made the right portion button farther on top of the left. To add some "drama" I made 4 button holes and attached tiny buttons on the top and then there are 3 hidden buttons (using the second bottom layer) that button along the rest of the shirt. 
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The skirt is a blend of some sort that I purchased a long time ago because the color was so "me". 
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I created a high waisted skirt with box pleats all the way around. 
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A side zipper on the left and a seam pocket on the right (little girls need places to put their Chapstick too you know!) 
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The leggings I made by cutting up a deep burgundy maternity shirt, hemming the bottoms and then sewing up the back center. 
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Now for the accessories. I adore over the top hats. LOVE them. 
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I have been waiting my whole life to go to a wedding in England just so I can have a reason to don an over the top feathered number (I guess it would help to LIVE in England ha!) This particular hat is made from felt I made (you cannot buy felt on the island either) when I first got here. It's edges are finished with bias tape. 
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I went everywhere looking for feathers but could find none so I bought another feather duster and destroyed it. Then I added the one peacock feather I brought back from Jakarta, some velvet ribbon and some bling! 
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If you would like to make one for yourself, or your cutie you can find a tutorial HERE. For her feeties I made her some slip on t-strap tweed shoes. 
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The tweed came from an old skirt and the bottoms are reclaimed leather. Kierra kept telling me how comfy they were, even if they were a tich wide. 
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The buttons are simply for show, the straps have easy on/off snaps hidden underneath. She loved holding the little Owl I brought. 
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I kept asking if she wanted to put him down but she refused, so he sort of dominated the shoot and that is where the name of the outfit came from: Petite Chouette or "Little Owl". Plus I thought the colors were very earthy and "owlie?" The field is a partially abandoned lot (with a family living in a little shelter in the back) and Kierra had fun pulling up stalks. 
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Then we got lucky and a little goat wandered over. I was worried at first that Kierra might be scared of him but she walked right up, grabbed some grass and made friends :) 
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I am thinking about sharing the pattern for the coat and skirt if there is enough interest. If you have a moment I would love for you to hop over and see the creations that Ashley and Katy made. I know the three of us have all worked sooooo hard on these projects we would love if you would head over to Project Run and Play and vote for your favorite! This is the last one so PLEASE take a moment to vote! (Um have you SEEN the cool prizes ha!) Thank you so much for your support through this competition. It has been amazing to take part in. I hope you have enjoyed seeing the creations each week!


49 comments:

  1. I'd love to see a pattern for the coat--it's amazing! Unlike anything I've seen to purchase. I know you didn't mention a pattern for the shoes, but that would be amazing too! I voted for you--good luck!

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  2. Wow. W.O.W.!!!!

    Love the colors, love how it all pulls together - and I'm lusting over those shoes! Any chance you'd do a pattern for those?

    Swoon!

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  3. Amazing! I'd love to see a pattern for the coat too. You deserve to win, that looks like so much work!

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  4. You are absolutely amazing! Seriously. Like don't ever doubt it! I cannot believe you made all this! So so so gorgeous and I would totally wear this whole outfit! Love it!

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  5. This is really an amazing creation ... the lengths you have to go to for your vision to come to fruition is part of what makes your designs so memorable. My favorite part, the flower embroidered chain and those beautiful tucked in pieces of lace! Congratulations!

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  6. WOW!!! All of it is amazing!!! Awesome job..def got my vote;)

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  7. Ahhh- LOVE it!! So adorable and it looks so comfy too. I'm obsessed with the shirt. I need one for me:)

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  8. Oh yes have to have the pattern and tutorial for these amazing pieces love it

    Amanda

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  9. This is such an amazing ensemble. I would love if you were so kind as to share a tutorial for the coat. I have 2 girls who would look wonderful in it. I just love the ruffles and the colour palette of the entire outfit! I am blown away with your resourcefulness on your island.

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  10. Great job! I think this outfit it wonderful! If you have time...a tutorial for any or all of it would be great! Thanks for sharing all of the great things that you sew! Also, good luck with the competition...I went over and voted for you today!

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  11. I want that outfit for myself! I love the skirt, and the top, and the coat, and the hat! Just gorgeous!

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  12. i know someone already said this, but i also love all those jewel tones mixed together. so so pretty. great job!

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  13. Enough interest? Seriously Kelly! This outfit is INCREDIBLE! I LOVE the coat the shape and color are perfect. The skirt is so sweet and simple and could be paired with an array of tops and the pleated bib top is precious paired with the little flower trim!

    I agree with Sharon I want to make and "adult sized" version for myself!

    Love and Hugs, Jess

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  14. Such a gorgeous outfit!! I'd love to see how you made the coat, it's amazing!

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  15. magnifique! incredible! I looove this outfit! love the colors, the shape, the amazing details... and, as always, your beautiful pictures!

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  16. this ensemble is so amazing. you did a wonderful job! i'm so glad to have been introduced to your blog through this competition. i'm so impressed by what you do with the little supplies you have access to! you truly have a gift!
    jess

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  17. I am continually amazed by your incredible talent. Wow. Gorgeous. Amazing. So inspiring. In love.

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  18. I love your finale pieces - I did vote for you this time as well - two times actually, but it was hard to choose between you and Ashley - the reason I chose you in the end, was that I think you've been stronger all over, and I was thinking about what I want as a tutorial, and that is your coat - love it. I hope you win, you totally deserve it. Tone

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  19. YES AND YES for both tutorials!! I want that skirt for ME and oh my goodness your daughter is SO super gorgeous. Those pictures were perfect!

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  20. Amazing! Can you make me this outfit? :) I have loved everything that you have done! You make the most incredible designs!

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  21. You're so talented! Absolutely LOVE the outfit

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  22. gorgeous, gorgeous (gorgeous!) work!! please, please share the patterns! i'm headed over to vote now!

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  23. So AMAZINGLY talented. Truly Amazing what you design and sew.

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  24. Beautiful Kelly! I love that you have such limited materials there and yet you make it work by being so resourceful and creative! I love the collage of all of your looks....they are all stunning! It was so fun competing with you!

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  25. Gorgeous!!!! Love the coat and really love the hat!!! Would love the tutorial for the coat! I'm not only amazed with the patterns that you create, but how you have made your own felt and dyed the fabric to complete the process! Amazing and adds so much to the final product!

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  26. Um, you should TOTALLY win for your ingenuity and inventiveness in the absence of resources!! Amazing outfit! (as they all are!) :)

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  27. i love it!! i would love the patterns!!

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  28. Kelly, once again you've made a beautiful outfit with accessories. I love the colors. They are so vivid. Not only is this my favorite entry into the contest, but I almost think you should win on the fact of how you work with the items you have available. Hand whittled buttons?! I would have just given up... Extra kudos to you for making it happen even when it's difficult!

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  29. yes! please post patterns. and maybe a how to on the shoes you've made. i voted for you. too cute!

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  30. I'd love to see a pattern for the coat. You are so talented! And the shoes! Adorable.

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  31. Wow Kelly! You did an outstanding job!! Your outfit is amazing...if you wish to post those tutorials, I would love to have them. And those shoes are darling too!

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  32. I voted for you! This is an amazing outfit!! Does it come in my size??

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  33. If only I knew how to sew. I love your blog even though I don't and I dream of the day that I finally get someone to teach me so I can go back through your blog and just CREATE! I adore the outfit, the color, the photos, everything but I'm a big fan of Philip Tracy so I am just totally enamored of the hat :)

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  34. The skirt looks very straightforward, but I would love the coat pattern. It is so gorgeous! I love the details in your work, and I am gaga over this whole outfit. And I can't believe that you don't even have a little fabric shop to run to for stuff you need. That puts this outfit over the top, in my book! Definitely got my vote!!

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  35. INCREDIBLE!!I haven't been over to project run and play yet but your competition def. has their work cut out for them.I would love the tutorial

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  36. Omg, you impress me so much! I love anything vintage and frugal. I've always loved patterns/fashions from the Depression because of their frugality, and I rarely ever use anything I bought brand knew as I think it is so much more impressive to reuse material! I can't wait to send you some print fabrics! I've been looking everywhere for things that make me think of you, ever since I found your site! I have some green and white zebra print, and some pink and white circley/square print. I also have light pink tulle. I'd be happy to send you some! Do you think you can do anything with those? Also are they any particular things you'd like that are almost impossible to get? (Like the felt you mentioned here, thread, etc.) I can't wait to see what you do with everything!

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  37. I love the coat!!!! The color is gorgeous and I love the ruffles and pleats. I would love a tutorial on the coat. Of course the entire outfit is awesome! Good luck. :)

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  38. Wow Kelly! I am so impressed! You really made a fantastic outfit and were very ingenious with the lack of resources on the island! Great job and the photos are absolutely adorable! I love the little owl and the goat shots!!

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  39. You did a fantastic job! I vote for you (the other 2 made increble outfits too but I like yours better).
    I've been read your older posts (I've been so busy that my net time is very little now, so I allways have a huge list in my google reader) hope your son is feeling better and best of luck for your next assignment.

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  40. The coat is amazing! I'd love to see how you made it. Heading over to vote...

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  41. This whole outfit is AMAZING! I would love a pattern for this :)

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  42. Um, you best share that coat pattern! LOVE IT!!!!
    Love the skirt too, just purchased one like it.

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  43. I would SO love that coat pattern and skirt! In fact, all of you guys in Project Run and Play did amazing but I have to say I did vote for yours, this is my style and I love how it looks. So beautiful. You are truly amazing at what you do...both photography and sewing.

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  44. I love this whole outfit, I want it for myself. Seriously my favorite of the whole competition.

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  45. hi there. i'm from jakarta .. loveee your creations .. in what store did you buy the peacock feather ?
    you should buy tons of sewing supplies while you're here, my fave is toko maju in mayestik, south jakarta

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  46. I love everything about this...but especially the jacket! I was too impatient to wait for the pattern or tutorial, so I attempted one myself. Not nearly as stunning as yours, but it still makes me smile!

    http://thrillinglythrifty.blogspot.com/2011/02/ruffles-make-me-happy.html

    Thanks for making such beautiful things for me to drool over!

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  47. I'm loving these pieces! I would be very interested in the patterns if you were so kind to post them! You're very talented and hard working.

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