How do you wear your tu-tu?

If you're Thomas, you run and jump and wrestle it off your sister before putting on a show for the camera.

If you're Mia, you wear it beautifully and like a proper girl.

This took about 1/2 hr to make. No pattern just worked out how long it needed to be and did a guestimate on how many gathers it would need based on Mia's waist measurement. It is beautiful soft tulle (not nylon netting) so hopefully it will be comfortable for dress up time.

Pink and green and nothing in between.....

Oh, how I love this colour combination! So fresh and summery - what a shame we are still in the middle of winter. Great fabric from Lincraft (on sale, absolute bargain) paired with a white Target t-shirt. I am yet to find good quality wholesale (bulk) t-shirts, unlike Target shirts which wash well and last a long time.
If you'd like one for your little girl, I can do the shirts in size 1 and 2 (for now) and bloomers in 00, 0, 1 and 2. Tops are $15 and bloomers are $25.

The latest bloomers and top set

A very cute someone is getting this as a birthday present (no, it's not Mia) so hopefully her mother won't read this before her party!
I think the bloomers are the best yet and they're getting easier and faster to make. Red works so well with denim and the addition of grosgrain ribbon really adds to the look.

Gorgeous George!

Well, take a look at the definion of "a labour of love". Had I known how long this bloody giraffe would take to make I would have had second thoughts (then left the pattern in the shop and saved myself $14!). I had plans of making them as presents for friends who had new babies (and there are many imminent arrivals) but unless Jesus himself is born again, I think I'll shelve this idea. From cutting out the pattern to the final finishing touch it took around 6-7 hours. Not like the little frilly bloomers that can be whipped up in about an hour....... It wasn't difficult, it was just fiddly.

But then I feel bad for complaining because he's just soooooo cute and full of character! And I love this fabric too.

N.B - Friends, don't be put off. If you REALLY want one, let me know. But you may need to bribe me with alcohol to get through it.

And now one for the boy!

Finally! I've been meaning to make Thomas something for quite a while but girly things kept getting in the way. Anyway, here 'tis. Some board shorts in a pirate/treasure map fabric. He's quite pleased and keeps saying that Mummy made them. That I did.