Pinafores are retro, aren’t they? They seem to be timeless, though, as I’ve seen old and new patterns for this very simple little smock. It is all one one piece and lined. It simply buttons at the shoulders so it is easy to get on and off a little one. The bloomers are made of the fabric that lines the pinafore, and I appliqued a little heart on the bum. Super cuteness! This is a baby gift for some friends.
I actually did make more this weekend. A failed pair of bloomers that ended up way, way too big. Not sure what I will do with them. I also made a skirt for myself, but didn’t get any pictures of that. I’m not sure if I love it yet.
Now, if I could just get all these durned tax returns finalized I wouldn’t have to work so much and I could sew more. I have so much to do!
Did you design that or is it based on a pattern? If it’s based on a pattern, I want to know which one [so I can make one, too, for my little niece]. Too cute!
Tana it is based on a pattern. It is Simplicity 4304 for the pinafore. It’s out of print but still available on their website.
http://simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=4304
I didn’t use the bloomers in their pattern (FYI they run big), but I used one for a diaper cover in another pattern.
That is adorable! Your friends are so lucky 🙂
I love the heart on the bum. Very cute touch. Your fabric choices are really wonderfully. 🙂
Although I totally know what you mean about tax returns. I’m looking at my own pile of work and I’d like to get the returns done too. *sigh* You do know there’s not enough time in the day right? 😉
I actually was trying to make up a pinafore pattern for a little doll dress just last week! You pulled off exactly what I wanted (except in kid form) Congrats! It looks adorable!
What a perfect summer outfit! Lovely.
How cute is THAT?!
I just got the girls 2 little pinafore shirts for Easter! I will have to take photos of them in ’em! I love this little dress – I think pinafore are quintessential little girl pieces! I kinda want one, too…
IT’s sooo cute!
Darling outfit and a perfect dress for little girls.
Stunning. Once again, I want a little girl so that I can dress her in frilly dresses! So pretty!!
Sweet! I love that fabric! And I’m glad to see you’re getting lots of use from your little pink manequin. 🙂
Thanks ladies! 😀
Oh my goodness are those the most adorable things ever. Beautiful.
adorable!! 🙂
my mom made a dress similar to that style for ava when she was 2 and i loved it. i’ll have to see if she can whip another one up.