baby. boy. blue.

Getting started on the Sketchbook shirt... the pieces look huge to me compared to when I sew for dolls (and the latest commission was for a doll who was barely 6" tall!)

 

 The fabric is crisp seersucker in blue, grey, and white stripes. 

What sort of buttons shall I use?

I think I've found the perfect buttons! Out of the button drawer labeled 'blue' come these little sailboat buttons in the perfect blue and white.

How cute!

hiatus. over.

Finally, I am returning to my sewing machine, ready to sew charming, hand-sewn, chic baby clothes using the terrific oliver+s patterns. Not too much longer and I will list first pieces for purchase in my etsy shop.


I didn't mean to stop before I even got started. But life events interrupted, causing a hiatus.


hi·a·tus [ hī áytəss ] 

1. unexpected gap: a break in something where there should be continuity
2. opening: an opening or aperture
3. etc.

Synonyms: pause, break, interruption, gap, lull, interval, time away

(thanks Encarta World English Dictionary)

Just the other day, I ordered the woven Damask labels with the beebaby logo. 
My best friend says that means I'm really going to do this now.

My etsy shop is all set up, just waiting for inventory. My fabrics are all here, some of the world's most beautiful cottons in colors that make one say ahhhhh!

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And there are lots of little babies who inspire me. Teeny tiny people who see angels and smile. Who are so precious, their parents and grandparents and friends find themselves gazing at them in awe. Welcome new babies! Congratulations new mommies and daddies! Welcome grandparents and friends and aunties and uncles to BeeBaby Mine. A place to find conversation and piccies, observations and amazements. With a focus on sewing for teeny tiny people in a classic-chic way!

thanks for visiting!

xo, Nancy

A New Persona

I've said before that I am passionate about sewing. Really Good Sewing with hand-worked details reminiscent of heirloom garments. Since 2006, my work has been miniature in size--for collectible dolls--under the name Doll Fancier. 


During 2010, I shifted my focus to baby and toddler size. The patterns I use for this collection, designed by Leisl Gibson for Oliver + S, offer the finest combination of classic detail and childlike whimsy in children's clothing. 


I have chosen the name BeeBabyMine.


My new name reflects the passion of the wonderful amazing bee, who symbolises industry, creativity, diligence, eloquence. By bringing bee-like qualities to bear when sewing these garments, I hope to delight my clients, both those who wear BeeBabyMine and those who dress them!


The bee symbolises joy and hope, too. And that is a perfect segue to the other quality I wanted to acknowledge in the new name. Love. I hope my new items express the gentle, complete love I feel for babies and tots. Every stitch I sew, every garment I make, carries that love.


I'm excited to open my shop on Etsy.com soon. I've been collecting wonderful 100% cotton fabrics--some imported--that have both a comfortable hand and beautiful colours. I hope you'll drop by.