I mentioned that we went to a baby shower on Saturday. Our friends are adopting two little girls from Ethiopia--Noelle and Chloe. I made them matching dresses (well, same fabric, different patterns).
For Chloe:
McCall's 8812/view B (without the trim)
I found these little bike shorts at Target rather than making the bloomers that go with the dress. Without a little waist to measure, I figured the bloomers might not fit--and I seem to remember that the pattern makes really poofy bloomers. And the stripes look so cute with this fabric. I lined this dress with a plain pink fabric, and made covered buttons for the first time--so easy!
For Noelle:
McCall's 3591/view A
I absolutely love this pattern and think I'm going to have to go buy it in a bigger size for the girls. You can also shorten it to make a shirt. In a plain fabric it would be fun to add some trim, applique, or embroidery. I left these dresses plain though since the fabric has enough going on!
This pattern made up especially quick--two pieces, two side seams, elastic casings for the sleeves and neck, and a hem.
Okay, those are just to die for! Love, love, love them! I know Noelle and Chloe will too!
Posted by: Marla Taviano | July 24, 2007 at 07:14 AM
Just precious!!! Well done!
Posted by: stacy | July 24, 2007 at 08:16 AM