Inspired by Gracious Threads

This outfit is in large part thanks to Jess from Gracious Threads.

First of all, the Maple Skirt is her pattern, and I was extra tempted to sew it when there was a great prize to be won in her sew along. 

The grey fabric is from Fabricland that I bought over a year ago--it's been in my stash waiting for a pattern like this. It has a slight stretch to it. 

The buttons are from the thrift shop. 

For the top stitching, I used two threads in my needle to really make it stand out, and I love the results. I will be using that technique again! 

Second, the fabric for the shirt I received from Jess when she was destashing.

It's a cotton knit--not great recovery but I couldn't resist making a shirt out of it--neckband included. 

The pattern for the shirt is from Greenstyle--the Easy Options T-shirt.

I find the sleeves a little short on my daughter, so I think I'd lengthen them a bit next time, but I love the slight flare of the sleeve.