I am so excited to share this
little outfit with you! I found the
pattern in the spring and ordered it off of ETSY… the other blogs I follow list
vintage patterns that they stumble across in local thrift stores, but I never
seem to be so lucky! I love everything
about the 1950’s style of clothing: the fitted waistline, shorter and fuller
skirts (perfect for new walkers), attention to details…really, the patterns are
just wonderful! As I continue to learn
new sewing techniques and hone in on “my style” I keep coming back to the
patterns of this time period. They make
me feel like I am in another era inspired by the looks of Audrey Hepburn and
Jackie-O…style icons! So a really great
night for me is flipping on Pandora to my Jimmy Durante station and sewing a
50’s pattern…instantly, I feel like I am back in time…watching my grandma,
wearing an apron and pearls, sew
something for her little girls…perfection!
The past is such an inspiration for me!
Kate
got the most adorable little squeak shoes for her birthday. Yes, they squeak every time she steps…and I
think they are precious! Ask my dad,
after this weekend’s vacation and he might have a different version, but that’s
beside the point. The shoes are black
with little white and yellow daisy-looking flowers on the toe…only problem was
she didn’t have an outfit to match.
Sooooo…when I thought about what we could make to go with the shoes,
this pattern immediately came to mind. I
knew black and white check gingham with a white eyelet skirt would just be
perfection! I have to say, I couldn’t be
more pleased with the final design. I
love the large white bow and two deep pockets on the detachable skirt, perfect
for holding the paci’s that we very much need to start weaning her off of! The gingham bubble is so cute all by itself,
and I can’t even tell you how much I love the weight of classic summer
gingham! Truly, I wish I had a bubble
for meJ! I also added a headband, black elastic with a
gingham ruffle and black ribbon.
I think
I am going to make another red version of the bubble to pair with the skirt for
the Fourth of July. The skirt is so
versatile…it could be paired with many things other than the bubble and
“work”! I will list this item in the store this week. It is a custom order, size 1. Measurements: Chest 20 inches, Waist 19 ½
inches, hips 21 inches (Comparable in size to a GAP 12-18 month). The bubble has elastic waistband and leg
openings (please note: no snaps in crotch).
Please indicate which color of
gingham (red, pink, black, blue). Please
allow two weeks for custom orders.
Look for another ready-to-ship listing for a size 2, 1950’s
pattern early next week!
I would love to know what you think! Comments always wanted and welcome.
Jenny
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