Baby Ensemble-a twist on a classic

Earlier this year, a couple of my dearest friends announced that they were expecting their second child.  I waited (as I am sure they did) in anxious anticipation for the gender announcement so that I could get myself started on some kind of creative project for the coming child.  We were all thrilled to learn that they would be expecting a girl. (Their first child was a boy-one of each!) I was on a mission to find and uber adorable outfit to make for my new "niece". **Quick tangent story-My Grandma likes to tease me because I didn't know until my older sister got married, that one of her good friends ,whom I called "Aunt", is in fact not related to me at all. Hahaha, and now I myself have been given and "honorary Aunt" title*

 

I found this adorable baby outfit pattern during one of my 5 for 5 dollar pattern sale raids at JoAnn and have been waiting for the opportunity to use it and this was my chance! Next came the search for the perfect fabric.  This pattern is so classic that I really wanted it to stand out with a bolder fabric choice. While chatting with the Mom-to-be about my outfit adventure a brilliant idea crossed my mind! When first pregnant with baby #1, she had asked me if I could assist her in making some maternity dresses for her.  We had picked out some fabric and had started sewing but I was fairly certain, from previous conversations, that she had not completed the dresses.  She confirmed that she had indeed not finished them and that if I wanted the fabric for the baby outfit, I was welcome to it. The fabric was perfect and exactly what I was looking for!

 

 

 

Due to the fact that it had already been cut and partially made into a dress for Mom, arranging the pieces was a bit tricky and I ended up needing more fabric.  I found some solid pink fabric that paired nicely and made a lovely accent to the pink crossbones.

 



 

I absolutely LOVE the way it turned out! :) Its, luckily, a bit big for her right now, so hopefully she will be fitting into it right as early spring arrives. Although quite honestly, it was in the mid 70's here on Christmas Eve so I'm not sure it will be too long before she needs some cooler clothes around here.  Gotta love Cali sunshine! The baby was born at the beginning of the month and after a whirlwind month and some unforeseen travel, I was able to meet this beautiful little girl on Christmas Eve.

 

She is so relaxed and alert! Only a couple of weeks old and already tracking people across a room with her eyes. She turns her head towards the sound of Mommy's voice. Such a little angel! She is a wonderful addition to a family that already means so much to me! I am so excited for their amazing family and all of the adventures they have ahead of them.

 

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and enjoy your New Years!