the horsey top (Butterick 5119, again)
January 22, 2009
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 01:15 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 02:07 PM
The top is cute, but my favorite thing in this post is that gorgeous photo!
Posted by: nikko | January 22, 2009 at 02:28 PM
It's truly adorable (your little girl AND the shirt :) ).
I love it!
Posted by: dana | January 22, 2009 at 04:46 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 05:38 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 05:42 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 07:07 PM
That's too adorable! Well done!
Posted by: Puva | January 22, 2009 at 09:02 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 09:14 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 10:13 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 10:15 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 07:16 AM
Chris, her top looks super fab! And that baby picture? Oh man.
Posted by: Sarah | January 23, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Everything about this post is so, so adorable - that little fidget is a doll!
Posted by: beki | January 23, 2009 at 08:46 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 09:36 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 10:02 AM
so so sweet!!! i love the shirt.
Posted by: amandajean | January 23, 2009 at 10:17 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 12:35 PM
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 01:10 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 01:17 PM
now that's a great fabric and top! makena would love the horseys!
Posted by: Jade | January 23, 2009 at 02:30 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 03:08 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 04:11 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 05:15 PM
it's perfect. absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Sandy | January 23, 2009 at 07:14 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 11:07 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 11:11 AM
Love love love it. I actually picked up the pattern after your last post about it.
Posted by: Liz | January 25, 2009 at 12:38 PM
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 01:58 PM
lordy, she is cute! so is the top.
Posted by: erin | January 26, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Very nice! And perfect horse fabric, too.
Posted by: Dimma | January 27, 2009 at 07:31 AM
She is so sweet! :D Cute top too!
Posted by: Stacy T | January 27, 2009 at 08:24 PM