The "let's turn on the juice" in my tittle is from Beetlejuice. A quote from beetle juice himself. I thought it was funny : )
I had such a difficult time trying to come up with a movie theme. I kept thinking of classic movies "Shirley Temple movies, "Gone With the Wind, The Sound of Music". None of them seemed to work for me. I wanted to create something Mila could wear anywhere, and out of nowhere came the idea of Beetlejuice. I LOVE that movie, its funny and quirky and cute, plus black and white is in : ).
I started with a lightweight knit shirt I no longer fit in and created these pants. I love them! they turned out perfect. And really these are the most Beetlejuice of the whole outfit. The pattern is self drafted.
I added this polka dot knit shirt. The pattern is Figgy's Banyan Tee. I have owned this pattern for some time but never had sewn it up until now (that puts one more pattern in my completed box) . It turned out perfect. I actually made two just because it was such a quick sew and turned out adorable! The fabric for the top is from JoAnn's. It is a black knit with velvet dots. In person it has a very pretty look. I kinda want to go back and buy them out of this fabric because it is that pretty!
I thought the dots added a bit of a quirky look that went with the theme of the movie.
I do not think I would have ever thought to use vertical stripes. Thanks Beetlejuice : )
I added a little sweater because it is cold here at this time of year, and once again I am adding a never completed pattern to my completed pile. This was my New Years resolution, I am sewing my never sewn patterns before I am allowing myself to buy more. The pattern is Heidi & Finns Slouchy Cardigan pattern. Yep and that turned out adorable as well! The fabric I used was the ribbed knit tube fabric. I am thinking that may not be the official name of the fabric, but maybe you know what I mean.
I made a little bow with my left over fabric, I was going to add it to the cardigan but thought it may be to much and I kinda want to keep it simple.
Wow, taking pictures of a 10 1/2 month old is difficult! I did snag a few good ones : )
Thanks for viewing!!!
love the stripes!
ReplyDeletevery nice job on this look.
Thank you! : )
DeleteI can't help but smile whenever I see pictures of your baby! I love the polka dots and stripes together. Those cheeks though! I just want to squish them!
ReplyDeleteThank you! She does have some marvelous cheeks : )
DeleteOmigosh, Beetlejuice! I love the outfit, love the movie! I just made the banyan tee for the first time last week, too! Love it :)
ReplyDelete: ) thank you! It's a quick pattern. I do not know what took me so long to make it!
DeleteSo cute! And so innovative! I recognize the character;)
ReplyDeleteThanks ! I was hopeing I was not being to far fetched tying up my outfit and the movie together.
DeleteLove what you did with those stripes!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Deletewow! that movie hasn't crossed my mind in forever!!! How fun! I also linked up this week... a {movie} star dress! ;o) Emily@nap-timecreations
ReplyDeleteTotally pinning it. This is the kind of fashion I like to see my daughter wearing!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is my new favorite outfit of hers!
ReplyDeleteSqueeee that is so cute. And those cheeks! I wanna squish em!
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