My friend A gave Phoebe a sweet little fascinator headband. I wouldn't have thought I wanted to put a headband on my baby girl, but oh my goodness, this one is charming and just right. I made an outfit just to go with it.
It's functioning as a jumper right now in chilly weather, with a collared onesie underneath and tights. Hopefully she will wear it like a top with bloomers in warm weather. If this works, I will be so pleased at this stylish way to stretch a baby wardrobe.
I used this 1970s pattern, making the top a little longer and adding rick-rack trimmed ruffles to the bloomers, but those were the only modifications.
I did buy thread to match the elusive chartreuse color of the fabric - the fabric is from Jo Ann's and I've bought it several times over the years because I like it so much. However, everything else came from my stash, which is why one of the buttons is similar but not matching.
Phoebe and Grandpa. Melt my heart.
8 comments:
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee! So adorable!
And that fabric is scrumptious!
I do so love your ability to take an old pattern and whip it to life.
So glad she's looking Grande in Grey.
xo
So much cute right there. That dress, those bloomers - the rickrack!
She's so adorable! Love the whole ensemble! We're big fans of re-purposing dresses into tops as the girl grows.
So sweet!!! And yes, that last photo is dear.
And - that second photo - Phoebe reminds me VERY much of Ben and of your husband. I never noticed Ben looking like your husband but ... he must, I think. What is your take?
What a beautiful headband, too. You and your friend both have Talent.
Oh my gosh, so adorable!
So cute! I love using old patterns, but yes they are always short! Love the rick rack.
I remember making a somewhat similar dress for my daughter when she was a tiny girl. That was 32 years ago! This is a cute dress, you did a remarkable job!
I see you mentioned that you are Mennonite. My husband served for 3 years in Brazil with the Mennonite Central Committee.
The dress is darling....looks so mini Boden. Also, love the big buttons.
P is SO cute, too!
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