This little smocked top has been floating around the house for about 6 months.
I wasn't happy with it, so it never got put away into a wardrobe with Adelaide's other clothes. In fact, it was sitting around on the sofa in the living room most of the time - a lost item that never had a home.
This morning I made a small adjustment. I ran a line of shirring elastic around the sleeve hem.
It went from looking like a cape one might wear at the hairdresser, to a cuter gathered sleeve top.
Adelaide is happily wearing it now with a white pair of the favourite pants.
I've got a few other smocking panels that are half finished that I might now be inspired to make into a similar style.
Just gorgeous Kris, you have inspired me to finish some of my smocked items before Sophie reaches her teens!! (she turns 3 on Sunday!)
Adelaide is such a cutey and growing so fast too.
Best regards, Christine
Posted by: Christine Miller-McKinley | Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 05:53 PM
This top is just stunning Kristine! The gathered sleeves are perfect:)~ Tina x
Posted by: Tina | Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 06:14 PM
It looks adorable! You make the most precious baby clothing!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 12:48 AM
It is super cute. I wish I had the pattern for a top like that, and also for dome of the beautiful dresses you sew.
Posted by: Anne Marie | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 01:14 AM
I just love the clothes you make. The shirt is just perfect for a little girl but not to overly girly.
Posted by: Sally | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 02:48 AM
So pretty! Although I'm sure Adelaide would look just as sweet in a 'cape'!
Posted by: Emma | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Lovely, Kris
Posted by: Belinda | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM
It is precious. Nothing like a cape. Very sweet and she looks sweet in it.
Posted by: Martha B | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 01:57 PM
oh how perfect! If only all little girls dressed like this. The pants are gorgeous too.
Posted by: naomi | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Perfect adjustment for those sweet little arms! Simply beautiful!
Posted by: Teresa | Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 12:51 AM
I like the fabric too.
Posted by: Alice | Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 03:21 AM
looks like it was always meant to be!
Posted by: Lynda | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 01:33 PM
The top turned out cute... then again... what else is new!!!
But I must say... you are quite brave putting her into "white pants"!
Hope your trip is enjoyable!
Posted by: Jean C. | Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:06 PM
oh, how perfectly darling the dress you have made, bravo! She is such a joy in it!
Posted by: Ravenhill | Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 07:44 AM
It's so cute !
I realy like it ...
I would like to smocked the same, but I haven't patern ...
xxx from France
Posted by: Cyfil&1Aiguille | Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 11:06 PM