Cutting into the fabric

I made a new dress for Isla.
I love this fabric, I found it at the opp shop over a year ago. I wanted to use it to sew something for myself, but I'm beginning to realise that I very rarely actually sew for myself, I have lots of plans and good intensions but other projects always seem to creep in and push their way to the top of the list. I get an idea for a little dress, or some pants for the kids which are so much easier and quicker to make, so my dress or top waits again, for later, when I have a bit more time (yeah, I know I'm fooling myself with the more time bit, ha).

I have a number of these 'special' fabrics sitting on the shelf, which I don't want to cut into, you know, until the perfect project comes along.

But what is the point of them sitting on the shelf and not being appreciated. I hear you agreeing.

So yes, I cut into it, and I'm glad I did.

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This smock top/dress pattern is one I made up for Isla when she was about 9 months old I think, and now, at over two years old, I'm still using it. With the shape of it and the elasticated sleeves and neckline it means it's a very flexible fit. The one I made up originally was a dress and she now wears it as a top.

I added some length to the bottom of this one when I cut it out and I can see that next time I make it up I might actually have to add a bit of width into the sleeves and bodice. Our tiny wee dot of a girl is starting to get a little bit more fat on those bones.

And while I was making this one, I made one for the Etsy shop too - I tend to do this, while I'm there you know, I may as well make two. It's like making a double batch of baking, some for now, some for the freezer :)

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And for the grandmothers/fathers aunties etc, here's a few more photos ;)

xx

This is her mid-conversation I-have-something-really-important-to-tell-you face.

And it's so important and urgent that my brain is working faster than my mouth and I can't quite get the words out.