So I have some leftover Bumblebee Collection from Tilda Australia and I thought since it was a very small piece the Tadah Pseudo Romper was the perfect thing to make. You can find it in One Thimble Issue 9 or buy direct from Tadah .
The Bumblebee Collection is available in lots of good stores both IRL and online just do a quick search on the net.
I've made up the size 00 - I have no one to measure it against, but its super cute and I forgot how tiny this size is. I used 3 strands of DMC thread and popped some wee bullion knots, roses and lazy daisies on to just add a wee bit of love.
The pattern went together well, instructions are clear and concise as all of Lauren's patterns are. She also has a big Facebook group if you get stuck to help you out. There aren't instructions in the One Thimble for hand smocking this little romper, but I've been smocking a wee while now, so I just adjusted to suit.
Next time I'll add more fullness to the front, but I was working with leftovers and for me, I'd like a bit more fullness to my smocking. It is super cute but its a bit less full than I would like.
I tweaked up the straps, adding in some pieced bits and I also added self-made piping to the top of the yoke.
If I make these for sale I'd like to make the straps adjustable, so they fit a wide range of body lengths and I possibly would add snap closure at the crotch for ease of nappy changes. I will mostly likely do a hack for this, so keep your eyes peeled.
Anyways I thought that since its the start of a new year that I would RAOK this away to a lucky blog reader. Just leave a comment as to why your little cherub would like this, or if you've had a rough 2016 and this would help cheer you up, comment on that, or if you know someone that needs a cheer up mention that too - just something to brighten someone's day and let them know you are thinking of them.
If you'd like to order your own Smocked clothing - you can contact me via my Facebook page or my website
If you'd like to order your own Smocked clothing - you can contact me via my Facebook page or my website
Open to Australian residents over the age of 18. Entry to this competition is free and the winner is decided wholly by chance. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
Oh wow this is gorgeous!! My four month old would look beautiful in it (hubby thinks she looks like a boy). She has an older sister so it would be nice to have something brand new for her to wear :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck Amy
DeleteI would love this for my niece. She is due soon and after a ridiculously tough year we cant afford to get her anything when she comes earthside.
ReplyDeleteI hear you on a tough year - here is to a brighter 2017 :)
DeleteThis is so gorgeous! I really love the piping and smocking you've added - it turns a pretty little romper into an heirloom piece that would be proudly passed down generations!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any little babies currently but a friend has just had her fourth babe and second girl, and I know she would cherish this for Aoife! Thank you!
What a lovely name your friend's daughter has. Yes definitely a piece to be passed down.
DeleteOh this is gorgeous and I know a little girl who would look amazing in this. Her mumma had a busy Chrissy with sick kids (gastro) so I know this would brighten her day (and miss Ls wardrobe!)
ReplyDeleteGastro with children is just the worse.
DeleteMy newest little niece would look amazing in this! She was the families xmas present this year <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Christmas present.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous smocked romper!! The colour is just perfect & so is the smocking. I can already see a very sweet little girl wearing it. My dear little granddaughter angel would look so adorable in this romper & I know for certain that her mummy would love it too!!
ReplyDeleteAfter an exhausting few months of finishing house renovations, selling, moving culminating with the birth of a sweet baby girl followed closely by Christmas (phew), I would dearly love to bless my daughter-in-law with this gift!!! Blessings to you & yours xo
Blessings to you as well Susie, I hope that this year is a bit calmer and your can enjoy your newest grand baby.
DeleteJust gorgeous! Due soon with a baby girl she will rock this
ReplyDeleteHere is for a easy delivery for you Kahlia.
DeleteI'm due in a few weeks and it has been a horrendous pregnancy. Bub has mostly secondhand items due to the age gap (8.5 years since my last bub) so a really special item like this would be much-loved.
ReplyDeleteWe have a large gap between ours too and its just lovely for them. I hope the rest of the pregnancy goes smoothly.
DeleteThis is quite possibly the most gorgeous item of baby girl clothing I have seen! You don't see handiwork like that in a shop :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Felicity.
DeleteThis is so beautiful! Would look so lovely on my little bub as we love OOAK things and this is just stunning! What an talented lady you are!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely OOAK, though I'm hoping to have more smocked garments in store soon.
DeleteI would love this for my beautiful friend who has been blessed to have a beautiful little girl. A truely unexpected little gift
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift Amanda. Good Luck.
DeleteThis is absolutely stunning and so generous of you to be giving it away. I would absolutely love this for my 4 month old daughter who has just gone into size 00.
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect for your daughter.
DeleteI love smocking, must take it up again after 40 or more years x
ReplyDeleteYou should Sue, its like riding a bike, you always remember how.
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