A (much needed) coat for Biscuit.
I'm getting smarter about sewing for the kid. I lined this wool (blend) coat in minky (SUPER soft baby blanket fabric). First I had her try on JUST the lining. By the time I pulled out the scratchy, plaid wool she was in love with the lining so it worked.
I wouldn't have chosen white for the lining but I had it on hand (it was a generous gift from Noelle) and the wool was a $2 thrift store find from ages ago so I decided to "make it work." I didn't anticipate how much she would resemble Santa Claus.
She chose the zipper-on-the-outside look which was great since I hate putting in zippers. Try not to notice how totally uneven it is.
My mother-in-law watched the baby so I was able to start and finish this all in one day which was extremely satisfying.
Imperfect BUT she'll wear it, it's warm and it only set me back $2 today (for the zipper) so this is a win in my book!
*Styling by the six-year-old polka dot lover!
Oh my goodness, that is a lovely (and I bet comfy) jacket!!!
You ARE super brave to make such special things for your girl. My oh-so-picky 4 year old irks me when we just BUY something and she then refuses to wear it or hates the way it feels or thinks it's a BOY color now... grr. :)
Posted by: becca banana | November 06, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Oh dont I know! Biscuit has refused 95% of what Ive made her (the primary exception being a seriously ugly knit shirt shes worn as a dress then shirt then pjs since she was TWO). But I figured the only risk in this was my time since the materials were sitting unused. And she mostly rejects due to comfort rather than style so the lining was key. Oh, and the only pants shell wear are polka dot leggings. Cute, eh? ;)
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | November 06, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Super cute!
Posted by: Superjules | November 07, 2011 at 07:14 AM
thanks! Im currently bribing her to wear it to school :)
Posted by: Melissa Haworth | November 07, 2011 at 07:34 AM