Ok so we're still experiencing technical difficulties hence the lack of posting this week. At least this means I've had a chance to get a little bit of sewing done. This little blouse is for my niece who is having her first birthday on the weekend. Luckily she's too young to read this blog so I can post it without threat of spoiling the surprise! Not that one year olds get excited by unwrapping clothes. I'm sure she'll think my gift is a bit naff and would rather receive something that spins around, has flashing lights and/or makes lots of noise, but hopefully her parents will appreciate this.
The pattern is my all time favourite from Oliver+S, the ice-cream blouse. It's made with buttery soft double gauze (from Japan), which was a bit of a bugger to sew with but should be dreamy to wear on a hot summers day. The button is a little vintage four leaf clover which was hiding in my stash, and just happens to be almost the exact size and colour of the clovers on the fabric. Serendipitous no? I think it adds just a little touch of whimsy.
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That is adorable - and gives me hope that one day my stash of buttons will be put to as pretty a use! Lovely blog, nice to meet you.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet! I'm a fan of the Oliver + S patterns too.
ReplyDeleteCute little blouse and such pretty fabric. Kids get so many toys now-a-days; I think this present will be well received.
ReplyDeleteVery cute :) I love the button... isn't it nice when you find something like that, it's like it has been waiting for this moment!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet and you're right the button does add a lovely touch.
ReplyDeletetotally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. What a lucky birthday girl!
ReplyDeleteI love the ladybirds, what a beautiful blouse.
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable! I bought that pattern a while ago but have not used it yet.. must try it out soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! What a lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. What a lovely little top and the button is so very very perfect.
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