I have finally, gotten back to my sewing machine. As I gently stepped on the foot pedal, I swear I could hear it whisper, “where were you?” These sewing projects were super quick. Super easy. And super orange.

I just like orange on the kids. Is orange really anyone’s color? Do you ever see a grown adult wearing blaze orange besides during hunting season? Orange suits young spirits who are perpetually in motion and always seeking out fun. In Feng Shui, orange is considered a “social” color and is used in the home to promote playful and lively energy. Sounds like a kid’s color to me for sure.

(I must confess, I had an ulterior motive using this color. Orange outfits are a strategic must on a busy playground. I can always spot my little monkeys when I dress them in yellow or orange.)

Shopping for fabric with my daughter, I found this gauzy orange linen. Perfect for hot humid summers. Soft, smooth, light, and airy. I picked up a pattern for Mini Mister’s Hawaiian shirt, and drafted a new 2T pattern for Little Miss’ dress. (I used Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones, Comfy Jumper Dress pattern as a guide.) You might recognize the bodice fabric from these embroidered place mats I did a while ago. After a muslin mock-up for Little Miss and a waistline adjustment, I was off–sewing matching summer orange outfits.

This is how we came out.

Mini Mister picked out the buttons all by himself. We call this his “high-5″ shirt. He actually slept with it in his arms the night I finished it. *sigh* What love!

I love that rumpled linen look. So, comfy, casual, and playful.

Little Miss was so eager to try on her garment after seeing her “oppa” receive his. She is so content in the smooth cotton and lined linen skirt, playing unhindered.

Together, they look perfectly…orange.