Summer is here!

Summer has definitively arrived to Houston. The days are getting really hot so the kids are in desperate need of light clothes. This means that I need to get my hands on new fabric and produce new clothes!! Also, we will be going to Portugal next month on vacation and I need to get their summer wardrobe done really fast! 

Last week I managed to sew Teresa a blouse and a skirt. I really love how they turned out. 

I think this outfit totally defines my style. I prefer loose fit tops (that is why you won´t see many knits around here) and I love skirts and dresses (though I admit that shorts are much better to play). Finally, I prefer light colors to dark ones (won't see much black around here... ;-).

The pattern chosen for the tunic is Citronille's Marie. This was one of the first patterns that I bought. It is really easy and you can make a beautiful (in my opinion, of course) piece of clothes in an hour or so. 

The fabric used in this tunic is a cotton lawn from Robert Kaufman, from the new "London Calling" collection. I love it! 

For the skirt, I was looking for inspiration on pinterest when I found this free pattern from Purl Soho. 

It is a very simple gathered skirt with two big side pockets. I used a cotton linen blend in a light pink. I think the skirt may work better in a lighter fabric.   

Here is Teresa in her new outfit. The pictures are not the best, sorry...

Hope you liked it!