So I have been busy, busy lately with custom orders. And while I love the fact that I have had so much business lately, I needed to take a little break and work on something for one of my own little ladies.
My sweet Matilda Jane's 1st birthday is in a month - she was born 7/8/09 (cool birthday, right?). As it goes with the second child, Matilda doesn't get very many things that are just for her, so I had to make sure I really turned it up a notch for her special birthday outfit. And I really think this might be one of my most favorite little creations ever!
So here is her little birthday outfit. It is a cross back dress with bloomers and a little bonnet. This dress is made from Heather Bailey's "Nicey Jane". Can I just tell you for the 100th time how much I love this fabric line? I L.O.V.E. it - fits my style to a tee!
I added an inset panel to my original design and added three lined ruffles toward the bottom. I lined the inset with some light-weight interfacing to give it a little more body. I trimmed the edge with green rick-rack and finished it with a little bow towards the top in coordinating fabric.
The bloomers have encased elastic in the legs and at the waist. Both legs are trimmed with blue rick-rack.
The rear has two lined ruffles that run the entire length of her little back-side. I just love that little tushy!
I made a bonnet to go with the birthday set. I will be posting a tutorial for making the bonnet later today or tomorrow.
I'm just so happy with how this little outfit turned out and I think my Matilda Jane likes it too! I can't believe my baby girl is turning one next month, where did the time go?
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