Knits

Remember the AG dolls pajamas I made for Ms. C. for Christmas? Well, I made her some matching pjs & a dress to wear as well, from knit fabrics.
Knits used to scare me but I’m doing better with them, now that I have a serger & have learned a few tricks, like using ball point needles.

I’ve been using this vintage Kwik Sew pattern as the base for all the tops, sometimes widening it at the bottom & by changing the sleeve length & finishes.

Like on the little top, shown above,

I used a knit from Hobby Lobby &

some stretch Cluny lace from JoAnns for the cuffs,

rather than ribbing, as shown in the pattern.

This fabric wanted to roll something fierce so

I starched the heck out of it, prior to cutting out the pattern.

I made pj bottoms, too, but

those went home with her before I could get a photo.

Here she is modeling a little hooded dress

I made from a much nicer knit fabric.

I think this one came from Sew Baby &

you can really tell the difference in the weight &

drape of it, compared to the thinner one from Hobby Lobby.

It has ♥♥♥‘s on it, but doesn’t scream

“Valentines Day!”

It was MUCH easier to work with &

her Mom told me she LOVES this dress &

puts it on as soon as it comes out of the wash!

That really made my day!!

~~BIG SMILE~~

I have another one in the works already.

Gotta make use of the traced pattern before she outgrows it!

From the leftover scraps, I made her Mom an insulated mug wrap.

(shown on MY cup)

Directions can be found HERE.

I’m going to purchase a pretty white cup to slide it over &

will tuck in some gift cards to Starbucks for Valentines Day.

I hope you get a nice gift, too,

from someone who loves you!

Thanks for stopping by The Gazebo House.

Won’t you join me in a hot cuppa something?

I’ll be partying over at Susan’s Between Naps on the Porch

for her Metamorphosis Monday meme

as well as The Tablescaper’s

Seasonal Sunday.

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