We’ve gone through a ridiculous number of nicknames for Miss L. Punkin Baby, Bunny, Punkiny, Bits, Bitsy, Bitser and — obviously — Miss L. (Seriously. Honey and I refer to all the kids by initial. It’s weird but whatever.) The most recent is Sweetheart and it really seems to suit her. OK, maybe not so much with that cranky face but it was a brief moment that’s now been immortalized.
My new issue of Ottobre finally arrived and I had to dive into it right away. (And BIG props to Jan at The Wooly Thread, who took such great care of me!) There’s so much I can’t wait to make from it! The first thing I had to make was the Kerttu tunic. I used some Valentine fabric from Hobby Lobby that I bought back in November and then promptly ignored. L’s preschool party is Friday, so it wasn’t a moment too soon.
The top sewed up so quickly and easily. My biggest issue had nothing to do with the construction. Instead, it was a matter of notions: I had no skinny elastic on hand. None. Easy enough to remedy but it certainly would have been finished more quickly without that 90-minute detour.
I cut the 104 with the hopes that she’d be able to get a lot more wear out of it, and I’m convinced it was the right choice. It’ll work well with a tee under it on Friday. I think the neckline looks a little loose but I’m pretty sure a shot of steam will help the elastic recover a bit.
I contemplated making pants or leggings to wear under it (and I still may go the leggings route) but then recalled how many too-short jeans my child has and decided to add ruffles to a pair. Love how they turned out and the length is just right, even without my sweetie here to let me check the length.
12 February, 12:07 am
I’m not a blog stalker wacko…I’m friends w/ Lisa. Just giving you a shout out that I love this set..and TOTALLY love the quilt in the post below…totally inspring me to get going on a quilt project – it looks so simple/easy.
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12 February, 12:19 am
OMG! Love that face!! Such a doll! Cute top. I may need to try that one!
12 February, 12:41 am
The faces they can come up with at this age!! I love it. Also love that you put the ruffles on too short jeans. My litte Miss A is always too short in the legs if I can find the waist that fits. Now I have a new plan for those jeans!
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12 February, 11:33 am
Lovely, lovely!
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12 February, 3:54 pm
I’m completely in love with this outfit! One of my favs of yours for sure!!!
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12 February, 4:15 pm
I wish I could add ruffles to Peter’s pants that are getting too short – maybe some sort of cuff? Either way, yours look fabulous and as always Miss L is adorable!
12 February, 9:29 pm
Love the ruffly jeans! Fabulous pattern, too.
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13 February, 1:39 am
2 of 8 is sitting here with me, finishing up her Algebra–and she’s utterly delighted at your latest creations (as am I)–Miss L looks delightful!
Blessings!
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13 February, 12:08 pm
The outfit is adorable, as is your daughter. I love your idea of adding ruffles to too-short jeans–an idea I’m going to use. Nice blog, too.
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13 February, 11:17 pm
I love the tunic! Now I’m going to have to get my hands on that Otto… I let my subscription run out because I was running out of storage space.
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14 February, 12:17 am
this is absolutely adorable! and great idea on the too short jeans. can’t believe i haven’t thought of that! think i might have to get that magazine!
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16 February, 11:36 am
That is an adorable tank for sure! I love the design and it looks very versatile as well with the little side ties and whatnot…
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19 February, 2:55 pm
She has GOT to be the best dressed sweetie at preschool. Can’t wait until I can do THIS for my cutie.
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9 March, 5:29 am
your little girl is very sweet, love the clothes, great idea for the pants.
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