Jacket for baby
Using the pattern i uploaded to BurdaStyle i made this little jacket for baby.
I shortened it slightly and used french seams on the inside although there's a little puckering around the underarms. I'll have to look into solving that problem when i make the next one. I'm thinking of adding fabric covered buttons to the front using the scraps of fabric i have left, i just need to get to Spotlight to buy some and i doubt very much that will be happening in the next week.
Of course i had to make a matching pair of shoes to go with with the jacket.
I used some leather on the soles. I found a big bundle at the op shop the other week for $5, bargain!
Did i mention how totally over being pregnant i am? Soooo over it. Come out little one.
Ooh that's so sweet!
Posted by: CurlyPops | March 09, 2008 at 08:50 PM
OMG those shoes! Nikki, they are just gorgeous. The jackets is great too. Stylin' baby you'll be having when it comes :-)
Posted by: sooz | March 09, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Hey there -
French seams don't go easily around corners. You might be better off using bias binding to cover raw edges, if that's your aim.
Come out, little one. We're all dying to meet you...
Posted by: Catherine | March 09, 2008 at 10:26 PM
That is one cute little pair of baby shoes and jacket. the fabric is adorable. I can image how you are feeling.... but not long now.
Posted by: Colette | March 09, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Gorgeous shoes and jacket. Good luck with the baby!
Posted by: faith | March 09, 2008 at 11:45 PM
I adore the jacket and shoes. Lovely fabric.
Now of course I want to make that for my little girl but I must focus on what I am supposed to do this month and then maybe....
Posted by: Nancy Cook | March 10, 2008 at 12:51 AM
ooohhhh so exciting - hope she's here soon, too and not just soon, but also quick! :)
perfect little outfit as well, come on baby whatcha waiting for?
Posted by: barbara | March 10, 2008 at 08:10 AM
You'll have to try to get to Spotlight today - they have 20% off storewide!
Posted by: sparklygreenknickers | March 10, 2008 at 10:11 AM
I love the little jacket and the shoes are just adorable. I remember when you said you had enough of being pregnant with Esme too. I do hope everything goes well and I cant wait to see your new daughter too.
Posted by: sue | March 10, 2008 at 10:15 AM
ooo they're gorgeous!!
She'll come out soon. Those last days/weeks are very long and uncomfy aren't they *shudder*!?! Best wishes for the big day :)
Posted by: susannah | March 10, 2008 at 11:08 AM
very cute. i'm also pregnant (though about 2 months behind you i'd guess), so i've been enjoying following along with what you come up with. a good friend of mine is actually in labor *right now* (she was also very much over being pregnant), and my sister is due with her first any day. so, i've got birth on the brain and it's been nonstop baby crafting over here. makes me love your blog even more! hang in there, you'll get to meet that baby soon...
Posted by: kristy | March 10, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Those little shoes are one of the most adorable things I've ever seen... /swoon
Posted by: crumpet | March 10, 2008 at 08:57 PM
those shoes are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Starashan | March 10, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Oh, Nikki, I'm looking forward to see her wearing them (if only she could peer at them, she'll surely run to you): the fabric is really lovely!
Posted by: elisa | March 11, 2008 at 12:41 AM
adorable! can't wait to see them on.
x Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | March 11, 2008 at 08:49 AM
adorable! can't wait to see them on.
x Amelia
Posted by: Amelia | March 11, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Gorgeous jacket and shoes - looking forward to seeing them on the little one!
BTW came across this site the other day and thought you might enjoy a browse;
http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
Posted by: rebecca | March 12, 2008 at 01:04 AM