In the end, it turned out just fine. This is the third time I've made this particular top for Fidget and it is, by far, her favorite. I suppose all you have to do is choose the right fabric. Horses, evidently, rank pretty high.
This photo was taken after 3 consecutive wearings, a purple marker gone wild, and a tossing on the floor. But I know you'll excuse its crumpled, pathetic appearance because you're nice. (And what about that chunky little bald babe in that photo? *sigh*)
Here's the wee one herself, after I asked her to pose for a picture. I couldn't help but share. She thought she was pretty dandy.
She liked the little last-minute hairband, too.
Modifications on B5119, size 3:
- lengthed the "top" A view from the hemline 1 inch
- shortened the sleeve length about 1 inch
- made an elastic casing closure on the sleeve, rather than the ruffle.
This is a great first-timer kind of project. You don't even need much fabric. Have fun. And let me know if you try it, too. :)
She is so cute! I love that top. Very sweet.
Posted by: mary | January 22, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Great job on the top! I can't get over how cute she is. What a little beauty!
Posted by: Ashley Ann | January 22, 2009 at 01:07 PM
The top is cute, but my favorite thing in this post is that gorgeous photo!
Posted by: nikko | January 22, 2009 at 01:28 PM
It's truly adorable (your little girl AND the shirt :) ).
I love it!
Posted by: dana | January 22, 2009 at 03:46 PM
You guys look so sweet, love those kind of pictures. She a pretty darn good poser too, ohhh those shoes!
Posted by: Cindy | January 22, 2009 at 04:38 PM
So she looks like she is posing for a catalog....Oh boy!!! Great pic as always sis!
Posted by: aunt fashionista | January 22, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Cute. Cute. Cute. I will have to try it. I love it. Love your photos. She is precious. I can't wait to see her sibling!
Posted by: Gina Ellerbee | January 22, 2009 at 06:07 PM
That's too adorable! Well done!
Posted by: Puva | January 22, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Oh, Chris!!! I love the horsey shirt. And the little model posing in her horsey shirt. AND the photo of mama holding her bald-headed baby. So very sweet.
Posted by: lera | January 22, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Little Miss Fidget is cute beyond words! What a doll!! I love the top. I may have to give this a try for my niece's birthday this summer. You did say it was a good first-timer project,right?
Posted by: tracy | January 22, 2009 at 09:13 PM
The beauty of this picture is not just your daughter, or her pose, or the top, but everything combined. I love the way she is dressed, and it makes a world of difference. The top no longer looks homesewn but instead more like designerwear, when a touch of class is apparent in the whole presentation. Great work.
Posted by: Jeannine McCloskey | January 22, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Love the shirt, and the headband really makes the outfit! I found a great headband tutorial, but I'd like to know how you made yours (I'm still new to sewing:)
Posted by: K | January 23, 2009 at 06:16 AM
Chris, her top looks super fab! And that baby picture? Oh man.
Posted by: Sarah | January 23, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Everything about this post is so, so adorable - that little fidget is a doll!
Posted by: beki | January 23, 2009 at 07:46 AM
The top is so adorable!!(Fidget is adorable also) This would be the perfert top for my twin neices!!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 23, 2009 at 08:36 AM
It's beautiful and so is the hairband - love the horses! Your daughter is adorable - wonderful light in the photo too! :)
Posted by: Astrid | January 23, 2009 at 09:02 AM
so so sweet!!! i love the shirt.
Posted by: amandajean | January 23, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I love that. I must get that pattern to make my girls some very cute shirts. LOVE IT!
Posted by: Kim | January 23, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Chris, wow! I love that top. The fabric is so perfect. Fidget is so sweet. I love that picture of your guys. What a beautiful family.
Posted by: katie | January 23, 2009 at 12:10 PM
oh, lord. her, the top, and the photo of the two of you. you're killing me over here.
Posted by: laeroport | January 23, 2009 at 12:17 PM
now that's a great fabric and top! makena would love the horseys!
Posted by: Jade | January 23, 2009 at 01:30 PM
She is a gem.
If I could only get Maren to wear a shirt. We're dresses only (STILL, insert eye roll.)
Posted by: Amanda | January 23, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Ah, gorgeous - I don't blame her for liking that fabric, it's beautiful. I've been meaning to make my daughter another peasant blouse top, as her last one is getting a wee bit short. Such an easy project, but I keep putting it off...
Posted by: UK lass in US | January 23, 2009 at 03:11 PM
not too take away from the great photo, awesome top, & sweet girl, but i was wondering where you found that chair. mind if i ask? :)
Posted by: michelle | January 23, 2009 at 04:15 PM
it's perfect. absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Sandy | January 23, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Is that a picture of you at the top? How gorgeous! The top is cute too! I can see that Fidget is growing so much!
Posted by: Mary Smith | January 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM
I love the little shirt, but I must say I love that little girl even more! What a dolly!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 24, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Love love love it. I actually picked up the pattern after your last post about it.
Posted by: Liz | January 25, 2009 at 11:38 AM
That is absolutely the cutest outfit I've seen in a long time! Great job! She looks precious in it too. :)
Posted by: Carolyn | January 26, 2009 at 12:58 PM
lordy, she is cute! so is the top.
Posted by: erin | January 26, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Very nice! And perfect horse fabric, too.
Posted by: Dimma | January 27, 2009 at 06:31 AM
She is so sweet! :D Cute top too!
Posted by: Stacy T | January 27, 2009 at 07:24 PM