Baby Sewing - the dress that goes with nothing

By some miracle I managed to find time to do some sewing.  Don't ask me how it happened - I know it occurred over several days rather than in one blissful afternoon but needs must.  And I made this dress for Maya.  The fabric is Cool Cords by Robert Kaufman.  I loved it when it was in that beautiful expanse of yardage.  But unfortunately, as a dress, it goes with precisely . . . nothing.

 

The pattern is this one:

But the problem with it made up as a dress is the colours in the fabric just don't go with anything - well apart from white.  And white, isn't a sensible colour for babies.  It's just not. In anyone's world. Unless they love washing.  Which I don't.

 

And for the uninitiated here is photographic evidence why white is a ridiculous colour for baby clothing - this is Maya an hour after getting dressed:

Still I love the dress (and my grubby daughter.)

 

Comments

[Jodz]

Gorgeous dress though. And you daughter looks beautiful in it.

[Gillian]

Nicely made.

OK, here's my suggestion. Beige. A beige t-shirt or cardigan that would pull out the earthy colour of the leaves and stems and as slightly darker colour than white will hide a few more dribbles. But would you want to go shopping for something for a baby in beige? Probably not.

[Jo Casey]

Thanks guys - I like you're idea Gillian - I think you might be onto something with beige.

[Pocket Pamper]

Cute Baby!!!!!lovely color...That dress suits her well...U gave us a brilliant idea...http://www.facebook.com/pages/Viva-Magazine-Your-Premium-Womens-Natural-Health-Magazine/262734921452?ref=ts your daughter looks very beautifull...The fabric is Cool Cords...Nice work Robert Kaufman..Keep It up...

[Marie]

Who says babies have to be matchy matchy? I think they look cuter when they don't match so throw any color shirt underneath it. It's a great jumper. I love the bright colors!
And I'm so glad you found the time. It's so much fun sewing for daughters.

[Janie]

who cares about dresses that don't match when you have such a sweet kid ? :)

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It's great that you were able to spare some of your time to sew this dress. Don't feel bad. The dress is beautiful after all.

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Who says babies have to be matchy matchy? I think they look cuter when they don't match so throw any color shirt underneath it. It's a great jumper.

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