the blue blog archives: let the holiday crafting begin!

I've been waiting to show you this until it was gifted. Now that our little friend Kaya has had her birthday, I can show you my latest Pink Fig Olivia top.

I made wee and her friend turtle tops with this same pattern last year and figured she could use a new one this year, being a year older and bigger, you know. Wee one helped me pick out this sweet woodsy critters fabric for her little friend. And the gorgeous gray sleeves are from a fabric collection based on the Quilts of Gee's Bend. Isn't it purty?

This time around I narrowed the sleeves (they're pretty poofy sewn as-is) and lengthened the top about an inch so it's closer to tunic length. Next time I think I'll extend the pieces above the armholes a bit, as I find the pattern a little low and wide around the neckline and short in the armscye. Give me another year and I'll have this pattern perfected!

There are several more sewing projects planned for holiday gifts. But I can't say more. People are listening!

posted by alison at 8:53 pm | in handmade holiday 2009

Comments

Thank you so much for this amazing shirt! We absolutely love it and can't wait to have her wear it!

Posted by: Johanna at December 10, 2009 10:55 PM

So cute, yet not "little" girly. Love it!

Posted by: toni in florida at December 11, 2009 2:14 AM

love the top the colors are great and the fabric looks shiny

Posted by: bettina walia at December 11, 2009 3:41 AM

Lolvely lovely top!

Posted by: Elena at December 11, 2009 5:18 AM

Hi... I have a few quetions about your book, and didn't know how else to contact you... If you have the time, please send me an email... I will be forever greatful... Birgit - Denmark !

Posted by: Birgit at December 11, 2009 5:20 AM

I love that print, and the color combos. I've been using a lot of gray lately, it seems to coordinate with so many colors! These tops are great and definitely 'grow' with the child better than most.

Posted by: Lauren at December 11, 2009 8:39 AM

Seeing your sewing projects for your wee one had made me want to learn to sew, I love the pattern and color combo.

Posted by: Chelsea at December 11, 2009 11:27 AM

That is really sweet. I love the contrast between the more cutesy printed fabric and the more subtle sleeves.

Posted by: Seanna Lea at December 11, 2009 12:23 PM

I love the printed fabric. What is it? And I love the use of gray as a contrast. Lovely.

Posted by: Chancy at December 11, 2009 5:18 PM

SO very cute!

Posted by: shannon at December 12, 2009 9:34 AM