Mommy and Me: Elia by Little Lizard King
/I don’t make things for myself too often, but when I do I try to make a matching dress/top/skirt for my daughter. When I saw Elia by Little Lizard King, I knew that was a style we would both love and that would be perfect for the springtime weather and cooler evenings we’re experiencing.
For the girl’s Elia, the pattern is a mix between two other LLK favorites, the Glitz and the Leiden. Actually, the Elia tutorial showing how to mash the two patterns is free in girls’ sizes. I loved that in both the women’s and girl’s patterns you are able to use knits and a variety of woven fabrics. For the ones I made, I sewed with rayon for my first time. It feels so silky and soft and is a dream to wear! Our tops button up the back since they are made with a woven fabric, but the knit option does not have a back closure. I did want to note that the woven instructions for the Ladies Elia was not included in the pattern but is on the Little Lizard King blog as a pattern add-on.
I chose to make the dramatic high low hem with ruffles, but there is also a simple skirt (no ruffles) and a moderate high low hem. I love all of the options! You can also chose between two ruffle lengths for the sleeves. I chose the small ruffles on our Elias.
Elia will be a top that my daughter and I will wear as soon as it comes out of the wash every time! We love it so much, and I can’t wait to make more!
Bask to school is in full force these days. This cropped button down, The Daydreamer by Little Lizard King is an amazing transition piece for all the seasons and will complement both skirts and jeans. Rebecca paired hers with the Take 5 Skirt, another pattern by Little Lizard King.