Butterflies

I love this fabric - I can't even remember what make it is but I've had it for a year now and just had to make something with it.  I'd tried this baby smock pattern before as a present for Cole's stepsister's first birthday.  Actually, as an aside, I don't like making the differentiation that she's his step sister - as far as he (and the rest of us are concerned) she's his sister.  Just because they don't share both parents doesn't make the bond any less.

The pattern is by Manda and was published in Sew Hip magazine. 

It's super easy and fits a wide age range (well baby to toddler) so I thought it'd make a good first sewing project for little bean.  I didn't quite have enough fabric so had to improvise on the sleeves with some brushed cotton. 

I quite like it now because the it's so soft I think it'll feel nice against her skin.

I'm still knitting away too - I'm dong a little purple kimono style dress which is almost done (needs some little flowers embroidered onto it) and I've also curtains to make for the nursery - not to mention muslin squares to embroider, nappy stackers and nursery tidies to complete and probably a whole host of other things I decide on.  honestly I need to finish work soon just so that I can fit it all in!  It's actually seriously lovely to have so many creative ideas going on and as I'm having to put in some serious brain activity and hours getting my dissertation done the crafting is a welcome relief in comparison.

Jo x

Comments

[Stefanie]

Lovely work on the yellow butterfly! And for the sisters, if you don't elaborate, they will be sisters for everyone else as well! Best wishes to the whole family!

[marie]

I love the improvised sleeves! They really add wonderful detail.

Good luck getting all your projects done in time. I too just started my list and it's already to the point where I am need of a reality check.

[vicki]

I like the fabric and like it better with the sleeves added, good detail. Keep sewing...
Vicki