In June, Made by Rae plus Liesl of Oliver and S issued a challenge to parents-of-kids-who-wear-handmades to get em' out, to get the kids wearing em' and to share photos. There were a number of ways to get in on the fun. I chose to go with Instagram, my new true love.
It wasn't hard to play along, my kids are almost always in their handmades anyway but it was unique for me to be encouraged to abandon the styling before snapping photos. It was fun to see what the kids chose to wear each day. I took the opportunity to clear out things that were outgrown and store-bought things that we'd been given but that I didn't love. I pledged to let them wear whatever they wanted, so long as it suited the weather. And I loved capturing the kids doing the things that they love in combinations that they chose.
I'm carrying on the free-spiritedness of Made for Kids Month today by sharing these candid, less than perfect photos. Bear with me:)
The sweaters and stocking caps were still out in full force in June. And I love how the photos demonstrate the hardiness of the handknits! In the photo on the far left, my kids had asked if they could run through the sprinkler (or well, bike through the sprinkler). It wasn't much over 40 degrees that day so at first I said no. My daughter knows that wool keeps the wet out for awhile. She reminded me that she was dressed all in wool and proceeded gleefully through the sprinkler in her sweater and hat (plus tutu obvs). More on her Wee Ambrosia sweater here. In the photo next to that, though it's difficult to see, my girl is showing how truly durable her handmades are. She's tree climbing in a Flashback Tee, her knitted Bulle Dress, a pair of Parsley Pants and a simple skirt in a Nani Iro print:) These were just a few of the highlights. There was plenty of Go-To Leggings being worn and these guys pretty much wear a Bimaa every day. Kudzus too! The Kudzus that I made for STYLO mag are in heavy rotation.
Here's Eero in his Bimma plus Figgy's Seraphic Pants from last winter. For the most part, the kids (especially my daughter) chose combinations that were unusual... But I did swoon over her choices for our town's summer solstice festival (another sub-forty degree June day). Her paisley Geranium is one of my favorite garments. I made it last winter with an extra flouncy skirt for the holiday season. She added her Pixie Cap and her brother's Button Placket Sweater plus a shawl that I made for myself last winter.
With July's KCW quickly approaching, it's a good time to review what's been worn the most this season. We're in need of some more leggings, t shirts and shorts around here. And I've been sticking my toe into the swimwear sewing pool too...
What are you going to make next?
Joining Frontier Dreams today for KCCO.
