I cut this top during my sewing marathon the night before Christmas Eve, but didn't get around to sewing it up until yesterday. When we had a bit of a breakthrough actually, because whilst I sewed, Bella sat at my work table and made birthday cards and Christmas cards ( I know) for hours.
It's the first time that I've been able to sit and work for any length of time with Bella at home and I can honestly say that whilst I couldn't achieve quite as much as normal, it was a lovely way to spend the afternoon. We both even ate our lunches in the studio, we enjoyed it so much. At one point Lily also came and joined us and very excitedly threw fabric and thread around.
I bought the fabric last year, intending to make summer dresses for both the girls, but couldn't find the time and it's been sitting in a 'must use' pile on the studio floor ever since. I did wonder about making a blouse out of such a summery print, but decided that with everything here being so grey it would be nice to see Lily in something cheerful.
I made the pants yesterday, but because I didn't want it all to look too summery I chose a dark blue linen that has also been sitting in the 'must use' pile (it's a dangerously large pile). I did line them with this sunny print though.
The blouse fits 6 - 18 months (starting as a long sleeved blouse and ending up with a 3/4 length sleeve - but the body still fits), but Lily is at a kind of in between stage at the moment, so I'm going to change the pattern slightly, and lengthen the sleeves, whilst also narrowing them.
Have you seen our chubby girl? Up until a couple of weeks ago Lily was consistently below average weight, but has suddenly decided to make up for lost time and is now sporting those gorgeous chubby little hands and cheeks.
I tried to get a pic of Lily standing in the outfit, but this was as good as it got...
She's a whirling dervish. Not to mention that she's started walking with her push-a-long car this week.
You can buy your own blouse and pants here.
(and no, I have no idea why I called this post Apples. Strange.)
