Vintage baby jacket
This is one of the cutest baby jackets I've ever seen, if I do say it myself! The pattern is vintage reprint Simplicity 2900, and the vintage houndstooth wool comes from the scrap bag of my great-grandma. There was just the tiniest bit left -- as you can see, I had to piece the sleeves on, but since I was careful to be symmetrical I don't think it looks too weird. The jacket is lined with the cosiest, creamy flannel and ties with a soft satin ribbon. I love the way it turned out!
We don't know if our baby is a boy or girl (nor do we plan on finding out before the birth), but it's fun to do a little pre-baby sewing anyway. I admit my baby sewing has erred on the "girl" side, so I will have to do a few boy projects to even things out!
Labels: motherhood, sewing
posted by Laura at
2:14 PM
9 Comments:
The jacket did turn out well. The piecing on the sleeves sort of looks like cuffs. Plus the piecing makes it seem even more like a vintage article.
Squee! I love this; I have seen this pattern before and have been tempted to scoop it up for The Future. Your beautiful baby jacket just made my day.
How darling! Making baby things is so much fun. And I love that you used fabric from your great-grandmother.
Aww that is so sweet, the material is so nice and the little tie is a lovely touch
It's so sweet! You did such a lovely job with the piecing -- it looks like it was "intentional!"
Your work always inspires me!
Yours in Christ,
Shannon
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Thank you all so much for the kind comments!
Lovely!! I wish I'd done some sewing like this before my son was born 2 years ago. Such sweet keepsakes!
Darling! I just purchased this pattern yesterday and have 2 baby granddaughters (cousins) born this year to sew for.
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