I made up my own sailboat design and it looks OK. I wanted to use summer sherbet colors on this turquoise Imperial microcheck. The pattern is Maja's Heirlooms Corey, size 18 months. I made it with no sleeve or collar, so I cut the armholes and neck 1/2" larger. The bias binding was made 1/2" wide on purpose to show off the diagonal pattern, which I like.
This is a perfect fit. The little bit of smocking gives it just enough fullness to look cute on a boy or a girl.
I made the long pants version of this pattern (Jordan) for Andy when he was tiny and I love that one, too. This is definitely a "classic" to make over and over. My next one will probably be a corduroy or denim long pants version for winter.
Andy is just precious in this darling bubble. The pattern, the colors, the smocking--it all works so well together. I bought this pattern some time ago, but never made it up. Now I'm even happier to have it. It seems I have to buy every pattern you make up! Oh, and I especially love the summer look with no collar and no sleeves.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice. You are so generous with your comments. I feel the same way about your sewing- you always give me great ideas! I hope sometime you do get to make this pattern; it's really a great one!
ReplyDeleteYou know I've tried to create my own picture smocked plates. I've decided to let a professional do that. I admire those who can make their own.
ReplyDeleteI love those colors, and Andy's cute chubby little knees! Precious!
ReplyDeleteJan and Jan- thanks for your comments! I wouldn't quite call this designing my own smocking- it was a very simple shape. I still would have preferred the fish. I bet I'll find that plate tomorrow!! I love those chubby little legs in rompers, too. They are irresistible!
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