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Sunday, September 03, 2017

Vienna in blue

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I don't have kids of my own. Well, not yet. Being a university student, parenting would not make a perfect combination (ahem - understatement) with passing my exams. But this little kid, she stole my heart.

Vienna en Liv

A few years ago, when she was only a toddler just starting school, I did some volunteer work at the local kindergarten. She was shy and in need for someone to comfort her; and somehow I felt it was my task to care for her.

Vienna en Liv

Day by day her shyness lessened and she became more confident. Seven years later she is a happy little lady with lots of friends. But her one and only Best Friend, that's me. (Or at least that is what she tells me ;-) ) She writes me notes telling how much she loves me and brings me crafts filled with hearts. And even if she wouldn't, I could just read that in her eyes every time she looks up at me.

Vienna en Liv

She is such a creative and talented little girl and I love her just as much as she loves me. Sewing is my favorite type of craft so I sew her dresses to express my love. And I bet she feels it, because the Eva-mades appear to be her favorites and she is extremely thankful for everything I sew for her.

Vienna en Liv


This time I made her a Vienna dress, a pattern by Kaatjenaaisels and Bel'etoile. From the moment I saw the design of the dress I knew it would be perfect for Liv. She doesn't like clothing to be too tight on her as she likes to dance through her days.


Vienna en Liv

For our Tulip dress & top pattern I worked together with Katrien, so I knew she is an excellent pattern designer with an eye for detail. After Tulip, she released another two dress patterns: Vienna and Nena. From now on, both of them are available in English too (Tulip was translated to English one year earlier), as pdf patterns with super detailed photo instructions. And you know what? To celebrate the English release, you get a 10% discount using the code INSTAPARTY ! Hop over to her shop to check out, I promise you won't regret!

Vienna en Liv

Liv turned 9 in August but is rather tall, so I sewed her the size 10, which is a perfect fit. Both Liv and I are in love with Vienna!

Vienna en Liv


I think the flutter sleeves and the gathered dress look really cute on her, while the V-shaped back and the plain blue bodice give it a more grown-up feel. Doesn't she look like a little lady in it?

Vienna en Liv
Vienna en Liv
Vienna en Liv

This girl, I am so proud of her, of the way she looks at the world, open and a little naive, with care and detail. I feel so grateful for being part of her journey. Not always the easiest one, but sure a beautiful one.

Vienna en Liv


Pattern: Vienna Dress - size 140 - by Kaatjenaaisels and Bel'etoile - pdf for sale here
Fabrics: Cocquelicot Bleu (Petit Pan), combined with plain dark blue quilting cotton
Model: Liv (9yo)

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4 comments:

  1. I love the dress, of course. Beautiful details and colour combination. I loved reading about your relationship with this beautiful girl. It made me think of my big girlie, who was extremely shy as a little girl, and is now growing more and more confident thanks to loving and caring people in her life. It is impossible to underestimate the role caring adults play in the lives of our precious little people. I hope your relationship will continue to flourish :) oh, and I too sew to express my love to my little ladies :D

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    1. Well, you must love them verrrrry much, according to the amount of beautiful dresses in their wardrobes ;-) Thank you for your kind words, Jenya!

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  2. What a beautiful dress for a beautiful girl!! I love the story of your friendship <3 I am sure you feel lucky to know her, and she is definitely lucky to know such a warm-hearted person as you, dear Eva!!

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