Hi Readers,
Christmas is almost upon us and this year Kezia really has been enthusiastic and excited about the festive season (if I hear the Michael Buble christmas CD one more time….!), but it’s lovely to see and be part of.
Anyway, some of you may remember this fur gilet I made for myself a little while ago (had it on today when I was out shopping….lovely and warm and comfortable). I promised Kezia a version of her own, and here it is.
Simplicity 2479 is actually intended for men and little boys (Sshh, don’t tell her, she will not be happy!), but again, it is a pattern I had in my stash and one I have made before (for Philip, see here). I made view A but without all the extra details.
I didn’t really follow the instructions. I sewed the lining to the outer fabric, right sides together, at the armholes, bottom of the gilet and the fronts, and then turned the whole thing right side out through the sides. I then sewed up the sides and attached the collar. I added fur hooks and made the pompoms by simply gathering a circle of fur up, stuffing it with scraps of fur, and hand stitching it closed.
Not much else to say about this project. Check out my first fur gilet post for how I approached cutting and sewing faux fur.
Are you all ready for christmas? Aside from sewing some little christmas tree decorations I have not sewn anything else in the way of christmas presents. I am trying to finish up a dress in time for christmas which will be my next White Tree Fabrics make….warm wishes for the festive season…until soon!
Fabulous gilet – and what a gorgeous model!
Thanks sewsouthlondon.
That outfit is to perfect especially with those pom poms!!!
Thanks Faye.
Cute! Lucky girl!
Thanks Jen.
Absolutely darling!
Thank you Em.
So adorable! The pom poms really finish it off.
Thank you Alicia.
It looks gorgeous and she is very pleased with it! 💝
Thanks Amanda.
Cutest outfit ever! You both rock the fur vest! Love the pom-poms! Wish I had it in me to make one for my 10 year old!
Thanks catty. Give it a try!
This is just adorable! Your daughter looks like she really loves her new fur vest!
Thank you Carolyn.
Oh my goodness!!!!!! This is so adorable! I want one for me 🙂 Those pompoms!!
Thanks kathy.
that is so pretty, you make me want one!
Thanks Beth.
Very nice! Well done!
This is so cute! And your girl is so adorable in her fur vest!
I’ll go read your original now as I have some faux fur and was wondering what to do with it. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas Manju!
This vest is so adorable. I love the pompom so cute.