I totally fell for the Mamu Carlotta pattern when Myrinda added it to her shop. Add some funky Euro fabrics (including a pretty babywale cord) and some trimmed elastic and … voila! Three fun shirts! I made the girl and doll ones match, although the shirt is more of a dress on the Bitty Twin (imaginatively named “Bitty Twin” by Miss L LOL! ). Mine is a really soft cord, such a nice hand and I love the color. The pattern was easy enough to follow, although the directions are a little skimpy. If you need step-by-step directions, this is not the pattern for you. If, however, you’re comfortable with more generalized instructions (“sew darts.” “Attach straps.”) then you’ll do just fine with this pattern. I’m quite happy with the fit, especially of the top for me. I used my bust measurement and it was spot on. That makes Mary a happy girl. I did add a couple of inches in length to the bottom of my top because I like a little more coverage there. I also like that top is cut modestly. I’ll definitely make this one again, probably in the dress length for summer.
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6 February, 10:55 pm
I love the shirts but I really love the little ruffle pocketbooks. That is how I found your blog. I have added you to my bloglists.
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7 February, 3:10 am
Shirts are cute but this is a great mother/daughter photo! She’s the picture of you.
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7 February, 7:19 am
Is there enough support to wear it without something underneath?
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7 February, 10:31 am
It looks great on all three of you! I love the fabric on yours!
And thank you for all the fabric links you sent me!
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8 February, 1:57 am
I had the same curly blonde hair when I was her age! She is SO cute, and I like the tops! Nice job!
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8 February, 5:53 pm
Looking good there, hot mama!!
8 February, 9:46 pm
What a great top! It fits you fabulously. It is definitely a keeper.
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9 February, 12:18 am
Good grief…you two look fantastic! I am really loving the pattern as well, it’s very flattering, even on the Bitty twin!
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9 February, 5:06 pm
Wow I have never seen a picture of you. Now I know where she got her curls from. You both are beautiful! Love the shirts. Those will be perfect for summer!
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10 February, 9:28 pm
What a WONDERFUL photo, Mary! I hope you have this blown up and framed!!!
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11 February, 5:09 pm
this is so adorable.
it actually reminds me of my own childhood, where my mom, the sewster, did just what you did: mom, me and my dolly all had the same top or pyama…
it was very cute.
it is these things that makes a house a home.
i commend you.
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