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I've been doing some Phoebe sewing lately. I made her a little Christmas jumper using the same pattern I drafted for this one and I finally tackled some knit fabric and made the top she's wearing in this pic. The knit top was something that had been churning around in my head a while and I think it turned out very cute even though my machine hates/eats knits (these are on the way) and even though I had to chop off the sleeves because I didn't leave enough room for chubby baby wrists.
These two are the latest additions to Phoebe's wardrobe. I used one of P's other jumpers as the pattern for this cord top and the gathered plaid one is from a pattern in one of my Japanese sewing books that I resized. I love them! Phoebe sewing is addictive.
January 4, 2008 | Permalink
Comments
Wow so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Lisa L. | Jan 4, 2008 8:11:00 AM
Those ball-point needles will make you sew through the knits like butter....you'll be so happy. At least, that's my prediction, and my new year's wish for you.
My poor daughter is wearing store-bought clothes. Must. sew. more.
Posted by: Jennifer | Jan 4, 2008 8:27:32 AM
I love the reversible jumpers... Is that a pattern you're planning to share some day?? It looks pretty straightforward and baby sewing is always so fun!!
Posted by: Sarah | Jan 4, 2008 8:28:11 AM
so cute.
it seems around this time of year, I get all focused on sewing for my girls...you have started the sewing movement around here! as soon as I get some badly needed post-holiday cleaning done...:)
Posted by: carol | Jan 4, 2008 8:31:56 AM
what a sweet little jumper!
Posted by: Melissa | Jan 4, 2008 8:45:38 AM
Adorable.
Posted by: Christina | Jan 4, 2008 8:53:50 AM
Those are darling! I agree, sewing clothes for girls is so much fun.
Posted by: Jenna | Jan 4, 2008 8:59:52 AM
You matched the checks on the pocket!!
Posted by: Caron | Jan 4, 2008 9:34:38 AM
Wow congratulations to you (and Phoebe) for the nod from Shelterrific! http://www.shelterrific.com/
Posted by: Posy | Jan 4, 2008 9:43:05 AM
Marvelous! I love them all!
Posted by: Carrie | Jan 4, 2008 10:22:46 AM
Love the red! You are so good! Phoebe is probably like dressing a doll for you! These also remind me of French children's clothing-- I've been perusing a lot of French blogs lately because the children make adorable drawing subjects! You would like the clothes I've seen.
Posted by: Bethany | Jan 4, 2008 10:54:40 AM
Oh my gosh these are so adorable! I'm REALLY wishing at least one of my friends was having/had a girl instead of a boy! So much more cuteness. :)
Posted by: amyehodge | Jan 4, 2008 11:07:43 AM
So cute! Its like sewing clothes for a doll only better!
Posted by: grace | Jan 4, 2008 11:24:23 AM
So I was sewing knits last night gearing up for a knit toddler t-shirt and my machine (with the ball points) was hating it. But my machine hates everything. Luckily I have a serger on loan that sewed knit like nobody's business.
But my real question is: did you use a pattern for the knit t-shirt shown with the brown dress or just wing it?
Posted by: Melissa H | Jan 4, 2008 11:48:56 AM
That knit shirt you linked to is super cute. I wondered if you made it because it had that Japanese craft-book look (as in, "dang, I need that right away!" cute).
Posted by: Daphne | Jan 4, 2008 12:12:35 PM
Those little tops are so cute!
Posted by: Maritza | Jan 4, 2008 12:20:44 PM
will you adopt me and make me clothes? :)
Posted by: hazeljoy | Jan 4, 2008 12:23:12 PM
So cute! I'm hoping to do some things for Lucie soon.
Posted by: Courtney | Jan 4, 2008 12:45:05 PM
Totally adorable! Just the phrase 'chubby baby wrists' makes me smile ;o)
Posted by: Ram in the Thicket | Jan 4, 2008 12:53:19 PM
Must. Take. Up. Sewing. For. Baby.
I LOVE this. Love.
Sometimes I'm jealous of moms-of-girls. It seems so much easier to find cute girly stuff somehow.
Posted by: Cynthia | Jan 4, 2008 1:42:24 PM
A walking foot will help with sewing knits as well.
Beautiful stuff as always!
Posted by: Nita | Jan 4, 2008 2:45:42 PM
how lovely :)
Just ordered bunny/bear patterns on yesterday..Cannot wait for them to arrive in england :)
Posted by: London Southern Belle | Jan 4, 2008 4:29:55 PM
sarah, no, it's not my design.
caron, I know! I never think to do that sort of thing. I was so proud of myself ;)
amy & cynthia, yes, but boys have better toys!
Posted by: hillary | Jan 4, 2008 5:26:35 PM
what a super cute blog! i love this!
Posted by: beachbungalow8 | Jan 4, 2008 6:17:09 PM
Hillary, you have such an eye for things! I think you need to join team Martha!
Posted by: Dawn | Jan 4, 2008 6:20:37 PM
Absolutely precious!
Posted by: Leigh | Jan 4, 2008 6:24:55 PM
These are so gorgerous. Phoebe is one lucky baby - I bet she always looks so chic!
Posted by: lynne | Jan 4, 2008 8:57:31 PM
Those hangers are fab! Wherever did you find them??? I also love the soft red plaid. Very chic...
Posted by: Christina | Jan 4, 2008 10:23:35 PM
Hilary, those are do cute. I love the little jumper!
Posted by: AJ | Jan 4, 2008 10:49:30 PM
How adorable--I love all the little clothes for Phoebe. It was such a pleasure to sew clothes for my babies, too, and I really miss those days. It's wonderful that you are enjoying this special time and opportunity with your children.
Posted by: June | Jan 5, 2008 6:29:44 AM
Those are very cute. The jumpers (from past and present) are my favorite. And yes, sewing for a little girl is so much fun and extremely addictive. =)
Posted by: Steph | Jan 8, 2008 9:11:12 AM
I really want to try this japanese smock dress! And baby (gender tbd) kicking to get out as I write! Could you pretty-please sell your pattern as a download?
Posted by: Annmarie | Jan 8, 2008 3:10:53 PM
would love to try this for my girls ages 5,8,10. is there a pattern you suggest. i am afaid of zippers so this elastic necked top appeals to me.
thanks for your help!
betsy
Posted by: betsy | Jan 28, 2008 10:28:37 PM
