A shirt for Juliette

February 09, 2013

I whipped up this little shirt for Juliette the other night after the kids had gone to bed. It's my first garment made on my new sewing table - which I am loving!! It is so cool having everything in arm's reach, including my overlocker. I can do everything (except ironing) without leaving my seat. Thanks Dad!!

This pattern is from Happy Homemade Vol. 2 - Ribbon Tie Blouse. The pattern sizing is in even numbers so I traced between size 2 and 4 for Juliette (who will be 3 in early May). I prefer the tie left undone as it sits a little stiff in this weight cotton.

The fabric is one of the pieces I bought on my most recent trip to Patchwork on Central Park. It's called Deco Dots by Amy Butler's Gypsy Caravan collection.

Happy Homemade Vol. 2 is a Japanese pattern book - but luckily being a more recent publication than the earlier Japanese pattrn books, it is translated into English. I have used this book a few times now. I made this dress and this one for the Kids Clothes Week Challenge last year.

I took about twenty photographs of Juliette - this was the best one. I need to think up some good (not bad for your teeth) bribes for photos these days...

I will be drawing my little dollhouse giveaway tomorrow night if you would like to enter.

Linking up for the first time here today.