A customer interstate has just had her fifth child - a second daughter. I have been making clothes for her children since the christening of her first child. We have very similar taste; so I'm always happy to make special orders for her, as they are items I would choose for my own children.
She asked for some coordinating bloomers to go with the bodysuits. I thought this was such a lovely idea, that I will be making two of each - one for Miss S and one for our bub-to-be.
Rather than hemming the legs with plain elastic, I prefer a rolled hem with shirred elastic for the gathering. I think it's much sweeter and softer.
The lovely thing about these bloomers is that they don't require much fabric, so I'm raiding my stash for all the pretty scraps.
Soon you will be adding bloomers to your summer range, to match all of your dresses.
My girlfriend lived in the US and used to buy my girls clothes all the time. All of the dresses had matching bloomers, which for us in Australia is so unique. It is such a lovely idea and I made a few plainer ones to go under their dresses that didn't matching pants.
Posted by: Tamara | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Your bloomers are very pretty.
Posted by: Julie | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 08:21 PM
they are beautiful.
Posted by: two little buttons | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 08:44 PM
I've used bloomers for all my babies but especially the summer ones, so easy to pull on with a bodysuit or swing top for little girls. My last son had gorgeous bluey grey liberty ones that I adored. Yours are beautiful.
Posted by: Liz | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Have I read this correctly? Are you expecting a girl? I am so excited for you! Congratulations!
The bloomers are darling!
~Emily
Posted by: Ravenhill | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Isn't it nice when someone sparks your interest and you go with it for yourself or your family too! I used to make "special" cakes etc... for church events. Then I thought, no sense just making one, my family deserves one too! So I started making two! That way my family knew that they were/are special too!
They turned out cute! But then what else did we expect? Of course they did!
Have a great day!
Posted by: Jean C. | Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:59 PM
A very belated congratulations on your pregnancy! I've been reading my bloglines at the speed of light recently and haven't had much time to comment. The news about your little-girl-to-be is just fabulous.... I love the things you've been making. What a lucky little one....
Posted by: Marina | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 09:40 AM
I'm in awe of your productivity - add to the fact that you're pregnant and already have 3 boys - well, ahem, I should stop complaining!
Posted by: victoria | Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 07:47 PM
oh those bloomers are so adorable! I'm a huge believer in bloomers under little dresses otherwise everyone gets a peek at a not so pretty disposable nappy!!!!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | Friday, February 20, 2009 at 03:09 PM
The bloomers are blooming gorgeous. Delightful for a little one and congratulations on your little one on the way. What joy.
Posted by: Running Thread | Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 09:41 PM