Color Challenge: True Blue

Blue!  (and White)

 

Blue has always been my favorite color.  In elementary school where red or pink was what all the girls liked, I was a fan of blue.  30 years later, I'm still true blue.

My inspiration for the top was a tunic from the Santorini Sweetie Gymboree line.  I had pinned the top below and a few others from the same line because I loved the way the blue and white looked together.  

The shorts inspiration is a chino pair with ruffles from J Crew's children line.  

My base pattern for the top is the 2+2 from Oliver + S.  I modified* the top by eliminating the gathers in the front, adding a shaped facing with a slit, and having the bias binding on the sleeves be visible.  The blue floral print was from my stash...I believe it's a poly cotton blend, perhaps part of the Tutti Frutti line that both Jo-ann's and Hancocks carries.  The facing is a white cotton/lycra poplin.

The white shorts are the Class Picnic pattern from Oliver + S but with ruffles instead of the facings.  I used a white linen for the shorts.  The ruffles are 1 1/4" wide strips cut on the bias and are approximately 60" long.  (I pieced 2 strips together to get the length)  In a nut shell, I finished one edge of the strips with a rolled hem, gathered them, and sewed the bias strips on to the shorts.   I plan on posting a mini tutorial with pictures next week if you're interested.:)

Back View of True Blue Outfit

*and yes, I plan on posting a how to on the 2+2 modifications.  I'm working on a 2nd one for MG and  taking pictures of the process.  Real Life is taking priority this week with track meets (last one was tonight!), chorus concerts, and a Cinco de Mayo birthday blast for that sweet girl pictured above.:)