Friends,
Whilst STILL waiting for decent weather for outdoor photography (possibly by the weekend/ early next week!) I have wanted to share a baby gift I have just completed. This is a two piece set consisting of a short dress and matching “pantaloons” (New Look’s description, not mine, but as I would rather not attract any more dubious searchers than I already do I am using that description :-)).
The pattern is New Look 6970 and I LOVE it. Not only because it is easy to sew, but there is also the cutest romper/ dungaree option included in it as well. I only wish I had a cute, chubby cheeked baby to photograph it on, but oh well, you are just going to have to squeal over the cuteness of frilly legged pantaloons!
I made views C and D. The bodice part of the dress is self lined so it is cleanly finished inside and no seams to irritate baby. The pantaloons are easy to sew and have casings for the elastic at the waistband and around the legs. I made my own bias binding to use for the leg casings. You don’t have too. I serged whatever seams needed to be. And my set is made in a soft dotted chambray. Note to my husband: girls don’t have to just wear pink!
Sooo cute I can hardly bear to send it away but there you go. It will be sent off for a friends baby girl. I can’t comment on the fit…I will let you know once I find out.
And the little knitted bunny was made by a talented lady in my art class. Is there anything more satifying than an all handmade gift?
Made with love in every careful stitch.
Hopefully back sharing some of my new summer sewing soon….
Aw, they’re so cute! I’m almost getting broody! 🙂
Same 🙂
Appreciate that you didn’t do pink! And am very impressed with your knitted bunny – your needles must have been teensy. (grimace!)
Thanks curlsnskirls but a lady from my art class knitted the bunny. I cannot knit to that level!
Well, you do other things superbly, like sewing leather and getting your lovely sewing space in such grand order! I envy you that cutting table height. (long sigh…)
So cute and I love the polka dots!
Thanks somedaysewing
My brown-eyed, blonde daughter looked fantastic in grey and white — as an infant and still to this day. I like saturated colors on infants, as so many look washed out and ill when dressed in pastels. Love this pretty, feminine outfit.
Thanks Lin B. There are no boundaries on clothing colours as far as I am concerned!
Beautiful set and lovely fabric choice.
Thanks Jean Margaret.
Oh how cute! The dress, pantaloons and knit bunny are adorable. By the way, I saw you featured in the latest Vogue Patterns Magazine Star Blogger column! Congratulations – well deserved!
Thank you Tomasa – huge honour to be featured!
I’m making this right now for my son in view A. What is weird is that I picked out what looks to be the same exact fabric from Joanns to make it. It was just calling to be made into an adorable baby outfit! And I sewed up a bunny for him too since this weekend is Easter. After all this, I see this post and now I feel like I’m copying you but I didn’t see it until after! :p