The Dressy Overcoat

I'd like to think this has happened to all of us but I know for certain it's happened to me. I spend lots of time making a special outfit, getting accessories that work just right, getting my hair in place, only to reach for a coat that doesn't go with the look. Forgot all about the coat. Talk about a flub up. I keep a coat for fancy occasions now but having something a bit dressy for kids is so much harder. Just when you think it is all put together you realize they no longer fit in their coat and the one they wear to and from school just don't get it. 

Here's a cute cape with capelet and hat that would go well with a dress, just right for those special occasions coming up around holiday time.

Butterick 3041, size 7-10. This pattern includes the cute hat or can be made with the hood. The cape pattern only has 4 pieces which means it would sew up fast.

Happy sewing and always take time for a little goofing off!
post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff,  MissEileen, and MetalWoodsnWater.

4/29/11 Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks of the Week

 

It’s Friday, time to announce my Etsy picks of the week. With so many awesome things on Etsy it can be a challenge. I hope you like this week’s. I tried to mix it up a bit.

Before I forget, congratulations to last week’s winner, Jean Abbott, with her yellow and green chick.

Industrial Pipe Bookshelf with Antique Knob by DirtyBits

Cool Recycled License Plate Belt Buckle New York Handmade by HalfMoonRoad

One Piece Playsuit Romper by Persine

Risk Large Size Sketch Journal by 2CheekyMonkeys

Cody mixed metal pet i.d tag by DoggoneTags

 

Lime Green striped Capelet with removable Sunflower brooch by BenaBasilsDesigns

Edible Cake Toppers - Safari Animals by SugarDoughDesigns

New York Beauty Quilt Top in Rusts and Tans by Patchmaker

Did you pick your favorites? Don’t forget to vote. The winner gets an interview on this blog. I think all of the items are fantastic.

When you get a chance stop by my Etsy shops, MissEileen, GoofingOff.Etsy, GoofingOff.Artfire, and MetalWoodsnWater (the hubby’s). Have a cup of coffee, chat a while. Coffee’s always on, just bring your cup. :)

Do you have a shop or a favorite item that you would like to see featured in the blog. Drop me a line in comments. I love hearing from y’all.