Since its snowing and cold still, and since I was feeling sew-ish, I bought this pattern on Etsy and invited myself over to my friend Al's house for a good old fashioned sewing bee (Is there such a thing? I think there is.) Nothing like a springy little pastel top to make things seem like daffodils and tulips. Really I just wanted and excuse to use those cute buttons I bought last year.
So here's why I recommend this pattern. Sewing-- even simple patterns-- always takes longer, and is more frustrating than you think (actual blood was shed in the process...Anne remember when Blaine grabbed the rotary cutter...turns out its absolutely Avery's favorite toy...good thing I was at my pediatrician's house!). And when you spend time on something its nice when it can last...for a little while anyway. Since this little shirt has generous arm holes, it can be worn now as a dress, and then next year as a shirt, and in between with a little white onesie and some pants underneath. And while its absolutely "home-made" looking, it was made with Love! And I'd like it to at least hang around her closet for more than the 4 month stint most of her clothes get.
It's so fun having a sewing friend who shares my love of fabric , and who let's me show up, makes lunch, and watches my baby while I sew a bit (we took turns). Thanks Al!
Your yoke looks amazing! So even. I am very impressed. I'm itching for another sewing day--I need to get motivated to finish some projects.
ReplyDeleteooohhh button holes-I hate those. Yours look professionally done. You are so stinkin' amazing.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And I hear you on the sewing being frustrating part :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I don't think it looks home made at all. Not compared to my stuff anyway. Those rotary cutters are pretty dangerous. I was cutting out a pattern yesterday and Macy stepped down right where I was cutting and it went in between her toes. Luckily it only bled a little and she never even cried.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is sooo cute. Simple patterns are more difficult than I thought especially when there are buttons involved.
ReplyDeleteTotally darling. Love it. Blaine still talks about the ouchy he got at Avery's house!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! That is so cute and vintage looking!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you honey..The little green buttons look so fresh and a nice twist on a classic pattern and color combo. They remind me of little green apples. OX, Mom
ReplyDeleteYou are so amazing! I have to say it doesn't look homemade at all. I'd say that is high quality boutique clothing.
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