I came across this little outfit recently..I'd almost forgotten that I made it. It's probably been almost three years. Madison's been quite the chore lately with her fits and screaming, so I thought I'd follow the advice I gave myself 26 years ago with her mom and dress her up real cute. I find that one is a lot less likely to strangle a kid who's dressed up cute. :-)
I probably waited about three months too long to put it on her, but I'll add it back to the *inventory* and some sweet smaller girl may someday wear it.
People stopped us in the grocery store and almost gasped before asking, "Did you MAKE that?!" If you watch Project Runway you know that the highest insult is when one of the designers is told, "It looks home sewn". So while I'm pretty sure it's meant as a compliment when people ask that, it still kind of makes me flinch, you know? I want to ask, "How could you tell?"
I'm quite sure I won't be posting again for the next couple days. The wedding and all, you know. I could croak at having spent the past two days making another outfit for myself. I won't go on about it, tho. I don't have the time! Be back Monday with all the details. :-)
Jen, surely that adorable little doll child NEVER screams?? ROFLMAO, that age is just amazing, all sunshine and storms, nothing inbetween :) Love the outfit, it's wonderful, and sure to prevent strangulation by tattered adults whose nerves have been shredded by screaming and fits.
Posted by: Sue McGettigan | October 11, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Sorry! Didn't read that last bit about your upcoming involvement in a wedding this weekend! Please ignore my post for now - I can make the Roman curtains from your 2008 post another week. Blessings on the wedding!
Posted by: The Sleepyknitter | October 09, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Apologies for unrelated comment, but can't seem to post on original post. *LOVE* your Roman curtain tutorial and plan to make it for my children's bedroom. I have two special needs children, adopted; need inexpensive way to keep room dark at night. Is sunblocking curtain lining (such as JoAnn's "Rain No Stain") thick enough to keep out car lights, if I use light green gingham on the inside? Thanks for tutorial!
Posted by: The Sleepyknitter | October 09, 2009 at 07:48 PM
I know what you mean about "Did you make that?" but I do think it's probably because it's so custom and special that people ask.
My dogs always look extra cute just when they know I'm about to strangle them, too. Rascals.
Posted by: Kathi D | October 09, 2009 at 01:34 AM
I honestly think people ask because A) you can't find cute stuff like that at the store and B) it's so nice they can't believe a "mom" was able to make it at home!
Posted by: Rose | October 08, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I agree completely. I never know how to take those "compliments." This certainly looks like it is from a boutique to me.
Posted by: Courtney | October 08, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Such a cute outfit and little girl - Oh and I love the mantel display too - so lovely!!
Posted by: Heather | October 08, 2009 at 07:49 AM
She is adorable! What great advice to dress up a munchkin that isn't behaving as nicely as we'd like them too. As for the questions, they probably knew it was handmade because you can't find anything that special in the stores. Don't flinch! ;-)
Posted by: RC | October 08, 2009 at 07:29 AM