While browsing the internet I came across an absolutely adorable online children’s clothing boutique. I can’t remember how I found it, or where to find it, but the sweet outfit stuck in my mind. I can’t really describe it, which is truly a travesty.
I was thinking of buying another DownEast Basic from work to make the outfit, but then Chris wisely reminded me that I have PLENTY of abandoned long-sleeve shirts that I could put to good use. He was right. Buying a new shirt would’ve completely defeated the purpose of my current “make do & mend” mantra.
I was far too impatient to take a before photo because I started the project 20 minutes before showtime (aka church). Luckily, I did manage to find a picture of me wearing this shirt. Unluckily, the photo is absolutely terrible. U-G-L-Y. If your curiosity is just killing you, click here to see it. It’s too awful to post the full image on here, but not embarrassing enough to keep to myself.
I’ll certainly do things differently for next time, and there surely will be a next time. I was pretty sloppy with measurements, sewing and finishing, but it still turned out rather cute. It’s amazing what you can get away with when your model is just the most adorable thing on the planet.
