April 6, 2009

rickrack inspiration via flickr

There are many adorable outfits showing up on the Oliver + S Flickr group lately. Here are two recent additions that both use rickrack with terrific results.

The Tea Party Sundress pattern includes a Playsuit option, which can be really sweet and practical for small children. Although most of the playsuits I’ve seen have been for boys, I think it’s wonderful for girls as well. And replacing the flat piping in the yoke seam with rickrack gives the outfit a feminine detail without being fussy or frilly. The rickrack detail also adds a little texture to the garment. I think it works beautifully in this instance.

oliver + s playsuit

Tiny rickrack also adds a feminine detail to this Sailboat Top where it was applied to the topstitching. April used a special tool for this step, but you could also apply the rickrack over topstitching or by using basting as a guide. I think the miniature rickrack enhances the sweet Little Red Riding Hood fabric and, again, adds some visual interest to a pattern that can be made for boys and girls.

Oliver + S Sailboat Top

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7 Comments:

Carolyn said...

What cute Little Red Riding Hood fabric! Love the picture too. Such beautiful work!

April 6th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Kristine said...

Love the second option. So sweet.

April 7th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Annie said...

That Little Red Riding Hood fabric is super cute and works so well for this top. Love it!

April 7th, 2009 at 12:52 am
meika said...

I love the Ric Rac in the Playsuit! I must rememeber that!

April 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am
April said...

Awwww – she looks so sweet all posed there on your blog.

I adore that first outfit. I think a playsuit for a girly-girl is on the agenda now.

April 7th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Jamie said...

I love the ric rac on both! I’m feeling inspired to add some to a project I have planned!

April 7th, 2009 at 11:53 am
ali said...

beautiful! I love ric rac.

April 11th, 2009 at 1:46 pm

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