morning glory & dottie pants
it would be a lot better and convincing if a cute baby girl is modeling the dottie set. we'll have to wait for that. but click to see more!
pattern: mccall's 2213
difficulty (1-5): 2
size: extra large
fabric: amy butler's lotus in morning glory (linen) & blue dots
i'm not sure about you, but i found it challenging to pick the right fabric for the right garment. sometimes a print is only gorgeous as a print. you'd know what i mean, if you also sew. i wanted something cheerful, unconventional and a little bit of europe for my niece's summer dress. i came across amy's lotus collection and found this particular design very appealing. a little bit of marimekko.
like i said, i wanted to try something a little different for baby girl. so i picked blue. i think blue is so gorgeous of a color on a baby girl. the dottie print bordering the dress, along with a pair of dottie pants. i can see my niece walking wobbly on the beach, collecting sand and sea shells! perhaps i need to get her a pair of color matching crocs, what do you think?
Comments
Super cute and a pair of crocs would finish it off beautifully!!!
posted by Sherry on March 25, 2007 09:55 AM
Love this! The fabric is perfect for the pattern.
posted by pamela wynne on March 25, 2007 10:03 AM
Just gorgeous! I love blue for girls.
posted by Ruth on March 25, 2007 10:53 AM
Wonderful set. I'm sure you're sister and niece will love it. I like that you picked a blue scheme as well. As for the challenge of picking fabrics, I think that is half the battle of sewing a great garment. The wrong fabric selection can really affect the end result. I just got a bunch of patterns and am in the midst of choosing fabrics...I have several Amy Butler Lotus patterns in mind.
posted by Stephanie on March 25, 2007 10:58 AM
Wow, that is Adorable!!!
posted by rohanknitter on March 25, 2007 11:11 AM
SO cute!
posted by elise on March 25, 2007 11:15 AM
Its soooo gorgeous! You put the prints together perfectly! Love it.
posted by Yasmin on March 25, 2007 12:05 PM
I could just eat it up it's so cute! You did such a great job on it. What a wonderful and thoughtful gift.
posted by mari on March 25, 2007 12:20 PM
So cute! I love the two fabric combination- doesn't look like you struggled at all.
posted by frecklegirl jess on March 25, 2007 12:44 PM
omg, this is so cute!!! i love it!
posted by Mari-Ann on March 25, 2007 01:39 PM
Oh, that is just outstanding! Gorgeous! I know what you mean about choosing fabric. I spent 2 hours in JoAnn's the other day trying to find the "perfect" coordinating fabrics for a hip, 70's themed knitting needle case that only I will ever see. But it had to be PERFECT, ya know? ;-) (I found the fabrics.) I absolutely love that you went with a non-traditional baby color as well as a non-traditional baby motif. She will be "le bébé le plus élégant à la plage" (the most stylish baby at the beach) this summer! I can't wait to see photos.
posted by Jeanne B. on March 25, 2007 03:25 PM
Wow, so very gorgeous! I want an outfit in those prints.
posted by Sasha on March 25, 2007 04:30 PM
I love it so much, how totally unexpected. I think you definitely nailed the whole Marimekko, european look. However I would say it's more original than unorignal. Great job, I'm sure your sister will love it!!
posted by Belinda on March 25, 2007 05:37 PM
wow! great colours, it looks so expensive and you must have an eye for colours!
Corrie:)
posted by corrie on March 25, 2007 11:36 PM
The outfit looks gorgeous, and you are a very nice aunt for making her such a lovely outfit. I think the colors look wonderful together, but perhaps I am biased as I really like brown and blue together. You must show us a photo of her in it when you get one to see how adorable she looks.
posted by Sue on March 26, 2007 03:05 AM
Beautiful. Great fabric choice.
posted by Christy / Not Hip on March 26, 2007 03:23 AM
that is too darn cute!!! matching crocs! that would just totally complete that outfit!
posted by stacey on March 26, 2007 09:35 AM
A fabulous job. I really love the pattern on both fabrics! They look great together.
posted by seedless grape on March 26, 2007 11:05 AM
Oh heavens no, not crocs! Such beautiful work set off by rubber shoes? No, surely you can find some little brown sandals and fashion little bows or butterflies from the dottie print, to tie it all together?
posted by Carrie on March 26, 2007 03:25 PM
This is gorgeous! I do agree with you about girls and pink, we do see too many of them and it is so refreshing to see other colours...
posted by francoise on March 26, 2007 04:42 PM
So cute! Little girls are so much fun to dress.
posted by Knittypants on March 26, 2007 05:01 PM
Delurking to say I love your knitting AND sewing. I had to respond to this sundress set since I too love blue on little girls. Also this weekend my daughter bought crocs for my 2 year old granddaughter who loves them! I think you've hit on an adorable ensemble look for your niece.
posted by Kathy L. on March 26, 2007 09:07 PM
This is so very beautiful, and I'm absolutely impressed by how neatly and evenly you put the prints together! Great work!
posted by Dipsy D. on March 27, 2007 05:20 AM
Absolutely beautiful. But I vote for English sandals over crocs. Nothing should distract from that adorable little set.
posted by Julia on March 27, 2007 06:15 AM
That's a beautiful outfit, looks like upscale fashion!
posted by Carin on March 27, 2007 08:00 AM
The fabric really really makes it.
posted by anne on March 27, 2007 09:09 PM
It really is stunning. The blue is delicate enough for a baby, but the pattern is so sophisticated it will look great on.
posted by Lynn on March 27, 2007 09:44 PM
That is SO fabulous that I want to wear it.
posted by Heels on March 28, 2007 09:49 AM
Must agree with comment above - I want one!! As far as pink on baby girls.... I have a baby girl and I put her in blue ALL the time, much to the dismay of older people who always ask how old my son is! Then they blame her bald skull for their confusion.
You are really talented with colors and patterns.... I wonder if that is partially the scientist in you. Living in a college town, I know a lot of scientists who are painters or writers as well. It seems to be a natural pairing.
posted by Robin on March 28, 2007 04:20 PM
Ahh! So cuuuute, yes, get her crocs!
posted by yaiAnn on March 28, 2007 06:19 PM
What a wonderful set!!
posted by claudine on March 28, 2007 09:22 PM
Your set is absolutely adorable, and I love the fabric you've chosen. Gorgeous
posted by Estee on March 29, 2007 01:52 AM
Gorgeous. I have the same fabrics in different colourways, and I adore those little bloomer pants in the dots :)) The blues and greys are so fresh. You must post a picture of it all being worn!!
posted by Alison on April 4, 2007 09:28 AM
my niece is at the age (19 mos) where she has received many a sweater from me, and the cutesy stuff is getting old (and, she is bigger and bigger and sadly, my time is limited!) this pattern is SO cute I can hardly stand it, and the idea of being able to make it lickety split makes me so happy! Thanks for sharing -- your use of pattern and color is gorgeous, and I agree about girls in blue!
you say this is the XL -- how large do the sizes go?
posted by kate on April 6, 2007 09:25 AM