Chevrons for Kel

My friend Kelly has been super generous with baby stuff since I had my daughter, so I wanted to thank her with a custom made 'something'. She had chosen the material a while back with the request for a dress, but alas - we realised too late we didn't have enough material, and that pattern was no longer available. So today was D-day, and Kel decided on a top and dress for her daughter. My first time making something from 'virgin' material for someone else so many, many, many tryings-on later, voila! (Isn't my model gorgeous?!)

What I learned:

• matching up chevrons on the seam is a 'mare - and totally not worth it
• creative darts can get rid of bulk where bulk should not be 
• Kelly has a nice bum, worth showing off!

Romper to Top

When the little' un came along, chums were very generous with gifts of clothing. I know my friend, Claire, had been awaiting the arrival so she could pass on her funky fashion and this was one of the first things my daughter wore. (Claire told me lemons were very much 'on trend' - as if I didn't know...ahem...)

My little girl wasn't born so big, but she soon outgrew this 0-3 month piece and it's been on a teddy in her room ever since; no longer were we able to fasten it around her ever-chunkier thighs. Well, nothing - not even sentimental items - are safe from my upcycling fever so after making sure it still fitted everywhere else, I carefully cut around the bottom edge and sewed in some double-layered 5rm Daiso cotton lace ($1 - actually 0.50 cents as I only used half the packet). The result - a top she can wear for at least a couple more months. I only wish I'd thought of it earlier as she's now over 9 months. Anyway, it's a win - thanks Claire!

What I learned:

• Baby rompers from Gap are wholly lined
• I can extend the life of clothes for my little girl with lots of romper upcycling
• Hold on to the placket of snap closures for future projects (as they are such a pain to attach individually)
• Remembering to 'true' the cut a little round to reflect the cylindrical body  gives a much better finish than a 'straight across' cut