dress. for sydney.

When I visited Peapod Fabrics for the pale yellow fabric that would become the yoke and pockets of this dress, a little girl overheard me say that I was making the Ice Cream dress. (She was about as tall as the cutting table... I remember seeing her eyes and the top of her head as she watched Yoshiko cutting my fabric.)

"You're making an ice cream dress?"

"Yes, I am," I said, trying to act as though I hadn't realized how my words must sound to a 6-year-old.

True to its name, the Ice Cream dress is a treat. This is the third time I've sewn it up and it is different and wonderful every time!

This has been a cool project. My client has been very hands-on, helping choose fabric and buttons. We work really well together. And I learned how she adores the recipients of this birthday gift (parents + Baby). Her love transferred to my fingers as I worked.

As the project concluded, I was inspired by  Alicia Paulson to create one more piece for this gift: a pocket doll. 
I found a pattern that helped me with the dimensions but she is too big for these pockets. I made her a little dress from the Lecien fabric left over from the Ice Cream dress. I think it will do nicely.


So that's that!
And next, maybe more bonnets. 
I have two cut out and waiting.
O what fun!


xo, Nancy

  

ah. kimono.

People ask me if there are BeeBabyMine garments for boys. Yes, there are! We love the little kimono-style top from the pattern "Storytime PJs" by oliver + s.

The kimono top is available for both boys and girls. In this case, I chose fabrics that I'm hoping a little boy might like.

I do not recommend this top for pjs because studies show that Baby is safer wearing close-fitting garments for sleeping. However, for all the other activities of the day, this sweet top is a great choice! The closure consists of two sets of ties, inside on Baby's left and outside on Baby's right. With ties the fit can be adjusted as your little one grows.

Inside, you will find the signature details that BeeBabyMine is known for: scalloped pinking and hand-sewn seam finishes, the bee baby label, and, with any oliver + s garment, the blue label that lets you know I used an oliver + s pattern.

This precious little top (size 6-12 months) will be appearing in the Etsy shop momentarily.

Thanks for dropping by, dear reader.

xo, Nancy

vintage. bonnets.

Two bonnets. Both vintage, each in its own way. 

The bonnet in the background is from my collection of vintage children's clothing. The bonnet in the foreground is the one I have just completed, using my precious vintage pattern, Simplicity 4704.

I'm still figuring out the best way to photograph bonnets. Even with the close-up, it is hard to see the subtle stripe of the interior fabric.

It's the detail in the back that sold me on this particular pattern. I love love love (!) the styling of this old-fashioned baby bonnet!

It's so much fun sharing my passion with someone who gets it.
xo, Nancy