Baby is almost one year old! I wanted to make something special for the birthday - as it turns out, it will be a few special things, not just one - but I digress. First up I have a Star Wars winter romper with a matching tie top hat! I've been dropping a few detail pictures of this on instagram, and I'm so happy with how it all came together! I started with a few different character fabrics, and the idea of a patchwork look incorporating the different prints. I also found a flannel with Star Wars "constellations" on it, which I decided to use for the back of the romper. I created a raglan sleeve with a contrasting high cuff - the burgundy fabric I used for the cuffs and neck was a jersey knit to give a little stretch. For the ankle cuffs, I wanted to try something a little different, so I came up with a fold-over tulip edge detail for a little bit of extra interest. A close up look at the snap crotch - an extra wide gusset shapes the harem like legs, and the ring snaps add extra durability. I used a medium grey thread for the whole project, adding a little contrast without standing out too much. Finished neckline and sleeve. The porgs are probably my favorite print on this piece. If you look closely, you can see that I created a top closure along the front line of this sleeve. The completed front, with a kangaroo pocket! I think the different patterns work together well here, with enough of a color scheme to tie everything together. I love how the hat turned out! Definitely something we'll be wearing with other outfits as well.
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The lovely warm weather has given me a great excuse to update baby's wardrobe in between my other projects this spring. We're all about the rompers! First up, a fun and lightweight citrus print knit, with a snap crotch and easy harem pant legs. True confessions: I love tie dye. It's one of those things that brings out my hippie streak - whether or not it's really in fashion at any given time, it's going to have a special place in my heart. I made this one out of an adult tee, again with a snap crotch. I've also been on a bit of a kick with baby shoes. My kiddo loves to move and hates feeling constrained - and is getting closer to walking every day! Finding shoes that stay on through the climbing (and kicking and pulling...) has been a challenge, and I've found that making them myself gives a better fit. It also means they can be lighter weight, without clunky soles, and at this age, we like being as close to barefoot as we can.
I've always loved shoes myself, and I was intrigued when I stumbled across a tutorial for homemade, Toms-inspired baby and toddler shoes. After making a few pairs, I've drafted my own pattern, so as well as making them for my own little, I'm selling them, made to size in your choice of color and material! Contact me for more info and to place your order! Cheers! |
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