Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


September 13, 2008

Toadstool skirt

During the week Mr HB reminded me that the daughter of family friends was about to have her first birthday. I wonder if he noticed the look of wild excitement, as I registered the fact. Oh boy - a girl!

I was nearly beside myself. Oooh one .... that's such a lovely ...... size.

In the ensuing time, I have made this birthday skirt: it has the obligatory toadstool print, polka dots and enormous, swirly flounce. I'd like to think, though, that I haven't gone completely over-the-top. There are no ribbons, applique, lace or sparkly things and I have limited the pink to just three shades.

Ok, well I concede that there is a hem facing, for that extra little hint of toadstool.

But from the outside, no-one will ever know about the hundred yards of lolly pink bias binding. Sneaky, huh?

24 comments:

  1. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous! Would love to see a pic on the lucky recipient!

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  2. That is such a pretty skirt. I am sure the recipient will love it!

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  3. clever you - I hadn't thought about putting extra pink bias underneath where it is concealed

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  4. How gorgeous is that skirt? And you've gone to SOOOOO much trouble to bind all the seams and face the hem.... it's a treasure. That's one lucky little 1 year old girl!!

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  5. Just lovely - perfect for a 1 yr old!! Looks just as good on the inside - love the hem facing.

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  6. How much fun is it sewing for a girl!!

    One question - was it big enough to be modeled by Argy or Bargy?

    It's gorgeous :)

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  7. What a beautiful skirt! I love the look of all the trim inside. Love it!

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  8. HB that is a gorgeous skirt and could be worn inside out as well, it is so perfectly finished. Im sure the little girl will just love twirling in it.

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  9. eeeeeeeeeek that is the cutest little thing!

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  10. One is such a LOVELY..size. :p What an absolutely adorable skirt! :D

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  11. I love this material combination - I have actually used it myself. This skirt is just devine, and the finishing - oh my goodness. I am telling you people will lend you their daughters to do lovely girly things for when you make such beautiful peices.

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  12. Ooh lovely! I know what you mean about the little girl thing- my friend's daughter is about to turn three, loves pink and carries a handbag wherever she goes- what an opportunity! :)

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  13. That's fabulous! I can't believe you put bias binding on all the seams...go you!

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  14. I love that skirt! Those fantastic details - love the bias bound seams, adore the toadstool facing, it's just perfect overall!

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  15. oh I love the hem interfacing thats genius!
    Its picture perfect and isnt it lovely that you can make something unique for someone special
    Love it!

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  16. hahaha loved your link to your "lament about no girly girls" I made a comment it might console you when your feeling blue about not having more pink in your life xox

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  17. Isn't it fantastic when you get to make something girly.
    I too am surrounded by males. *sigh*
    The skirt is beautiful.

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  18. oh what a cute skirt! It reminds of all the skirts my grandmother used to make me :)

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  19. Totally fabulous - there can never be enough lolly pink for any gal, no matter her age! Love it.

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  20. Gosh, you are so clever! That is such a pretty skirt.

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  21. I have that toadstool fabric too but have been enjoying it too much to cut into it! You may have inspired me though....
    Great work and mightily impressive seams.

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  22. this little skirt of yours is adorable!!!

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  23. This turned out so well! It's lovely, well done with the gathering. I hope the recipient loved this adorable designer skirt from the Hoppo Bumpo designer label! :D

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