..featuring linen bias tape. It's my pattern, based on some patterns I own.
Even with a sweater, it's probably a bit summery for a fall/winter baby but I wanted to try out the concept of linen bias tape before committing to in on a grander scale. I also wanted to try out bias tape binding for the arm & neck holes. I've really struck out in the past with using bias tape facing or binding on neck holes--it seems to roll in too much. I realized that the trick is DO NOT PULL THE BIAS TAPE WHILE SEWING IT ON. For me, this means I sometimes need to pin it in place so I don't accidentally tug it while sewing.
After I finished it I realized that I had made a house coat for a three month old baby. Or perhaps a house dress? If you don't know what I mean it's because you did not have aunts or grandmothers who wore these things around the house. Now I'm wondering how widespread these things were.
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this is adorable karen.
it does have a bit of a housecoat vibe, but since the wearer is going to be so young, i think she'll be able to pull it off.
Aw, the little girl projects are adorable. I'm convinced I'll never have a girl, so I live vicariously through others. And this one may be a bit housecoat-y, but eh, babies can get away with anything. :-)
If you added some worn out blue terry slippers she would look just like my grandma too.
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