Friday, May 22, 2015

A few baby things I have been working on

The first is an outfit for a birthday present. Upcycled women's button down into a tunic and a pair of brown polka dot  Coachella shorts (pattern: striped swallow design).

Next is a sun suit using Dana Made It free diaper bloomer pattern. I extended the front panel up, lined the front, and added straps.

Last, is a mommy and me top with a crochet yoke pattern I found floating around on pinterest  (I can't remember the source right now). Also a basic at bag using some gorgeous PUL from the fabric snob.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Megan Nielsen nursing top (take 3)

The first was a muslin made with 4 way stretch (not pictured) and it was way too big. 

The navy stripe is a 2 way knit from my stash (probably a good chance it came from the $1/yd rack at wally world) and it fit great.  If you look at the pattern,  you'll notice this version isn't on there.  I used view A, with the following mods:

-made sleeves 3/4 length
-added a 18"×22" rectangle of fabric to the bottom
-underlined the top pieces because I didn't feel like top stitching it all

The aqua version (fabric from GirlCharlee) mods:

-omitted sleeves and scooped out the armscye to make more tank like
-finished the arm holes with a band serged on
-extended back piece to 32" & curved out to accommodate hips & booty
-extended one front piece to 30"