This last June my brother's first grandchild was born and I wanted to make something special for the newest little one. I decided on this sweet little Baby Ivy's Criss Cross Ruffle Sun Dress and a matching pair of Baby Emma's Ruffle Butt Bloomers both by Create Kids Couture. The baby shoes pattern is by Winter Peach on Etsy and the hat is a use of both a free pattern found here and another sun hat pattern by Whimsy Couture. I used the freebie for the newborn sizing...wanted it smaller in circumference.
The headband is just a long piece of fabric folded over and baste stitched, gathered and pulled into a flower shape. I sewed a pearl button through all layers and added a bit of hot glue to secure the button and the flower to the 1/2" elastic fabric headband. I can go into more detail if anyone is interested in knowing more.
I added washing instructions on a tag to the dress and enclosed each garment in clear bags; sealed and shipped. My niece was thrilled and was sure it was "store bought"! Oh, and the fabric was purchased on clearance at my local Joann Fabrics.
The headband is just a long piece of fabric folded over and baste stitched, gathered and pulled into a flower shape. I sewed a pearl button through all layers and added a bit of hot glue to secure the button and the flower to the 1/2" elastic fabric headband. I can go into more detail if anyone is interested in knowing more.
I added washing instructions on a tag to the dress and enclosed each garment in clear bags; sealed and shipped. My niece was thrilled and was sure it was "store bought"! Oh, and the fabric was purchased on clearance at my local Joann Fabrics.
