March 3, 2011

OK, just a peek

Here are a few shots of what I have been working on. It didn't take me long to make these, but what did take time was finding all the supplies, like the sizing tags, having the labels made.
The embroidery was fun on this little guy.
Here is a shot of the tiny pants.......
these are a generous 6 months size, and great when baby starts to crawl, lots of puffiness to move around in.
Here is what it would look like more or less on that size of baby.
Pants are made of really nice natural linen, and 100 percent cotton gingham. It was hard to track down gingham that wasn't half polyester and cotton. I ended up finding this fabric at Britex in San Francisco. I'm only using the best I can find, which means all natural fibers. The buttons are wood.
This is a little pink version of the same jacket........
with a kitty pocket instead. The whiskers are free form, as in they will move around. I anchored them very tightly, so they should wash fine. I made one for my niece when she was a little girl, and my sister said it washed great.
right now I'm finishing a little linen skirt for this look, and I'm getting ready to cut out some dresses and more pants and bloomers.
I thought I'd let you see a sample.
Hope you like them!

15 comments:

  1. They are so lovely!! I'm sure you'll beautiful work will be snatched up quickly...because they're made with such care and attention to detail.
    xo

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  2. they are absolutely wonderful! so cozy and i love the embroidery & special elizabeth touches. yes, leanne is right, they will be snatched up quickly. get ready!

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  3. Oh my gosh NO WAYY!!! I love these, Elizabeth, and I will buy them! I especially love the linen pants...I just love linen so much and really want to dress my daughter in lots of it. Props to you for seeking out natural fibers...they will make these clothes heirlooms, really! I am so excited for you in this little venture. I hope you have lots of fun with this!!!

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  4. Wow! And I already have a stash of those little French teething giraffes to go along with the outfits. Honestly, I'm tempted to just get one of each for my grandmother
    "hope chest". Tell me more!!!!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  5. How wonderful and unique these tiny little garments are! Great going Elizabeth.

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  6. You go girl!!! Ahhh Im so happy to see the kitty!!!! Can't wait to see her close up tomorrow!

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  7. That's adorable; love the gingham!

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  8. Blimey, they're impressive. Don't know what I was epecting but those little outfits are perfect.

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  9. Hire a masseuse to work on your back when you are not sewing - you are going to need all the help you can get - THESE OUTFITS ARE ADORABLE. You are not going to be able to keep them in stock. Both your daughters are going to have to help you out. Timeless and precious. I think that details like seeking out the 100% cotton gingham and the wooden buttons are going to add immensely to the value of your pieces.You have left me awestruck - very, VERY, good work. Carolina

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  10. you are very talented in the sewing field.
    These are way too cute!!!!
    Have fun.

    Melinda

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  11. these are amazing!! thank you so much for the peek...can't wait to do some shopping for my nieces and nephews. :) seriously elizabeth...these are so nicely made. how fun for you and for us!

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  12. so adorable!!! i love them
    found you thru cindy at quaint handmade and i'm so glad i did
    all the best
    michelle

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  13. Oh my GOODNESS!!!! Those are ADORABLE :0) Can't wait for more. LOVE the tags too! Happy Day!

    Melissa

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  14. beyond adorable ! all of them ! you are so talented. what a shop you are preparing !!!
    and it brings a smile that you have included Sophie la Girafe ! is she popular in the US a well ?!

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