When Kiko was first born, we had more clothes than she could ever wear. Our friends and family generously provided us with many clothes, shoes and hand-me-downs. But now Kiko is a little over two, she obviously has grown out of all of her baby clothes. For the first time since becoming a mother, I am finding that Kiko is low on outfits and I need to make her clothes to wear.
Kid’s clothes’ making is fun. I have a lot of scraps that I am dying to get rid off, and she can basically wear whatever and still be acceptable in public, as opposed to me, I shouldn’t be wearing a dress with elephant an motifs. Kiko is really into animals now like all kids, and she loves pointing at different animals and demonstrating her ability to say the name of them. So I added the little kitty applique on handmade t-shirt that I made out of a non-wearable muslin.
These shorts are made by me too. As usual, I used the scraps but didn’t have enough length, so I added the gingham check fabric as a hem details to cover the lack of fabric.
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What I’m Working On…
Inspiration: Pants Fever
Black and white t-shirt dress and some sewing tips
Shop Update: Spring Lace Tops
Kathryn says
I think you’re going to have a lot of fun sewing kids clothes 🙂 You can be very whimsical with kids things and you are already a creative person so it will be fun to see what you come up with for your adorable little girl! This is a wonderful age for you to start too, because she won’t grow out of it by next month!
Chie says
Thank you Kathryn. Yes, you are right, we can go whimsical with kids and they look cute, as opposed to adult clothes!
Ginger says
That is SO cute! What a sweet outfit! Kiko looks ADORABLE!
Chie says
Thanks Sonja! Kids clothes are so much faster to sew:)
Ai says
I like the kitty applique. Kiko looks more stunning as a little girl and she grew so fast. Whew!
Chie says
I know, kids grow so fast! I want to do more animal applique, maybe elephant next time!
Angela says
Adorable! I love the check hem, it’s such a great detail!
Chie says
Thank you Angela!
juebejue says
love the checkered him!! she’s such a darling! i can so see both you and andi in her!
Chie says
Thank you Jue! I only added the checkered hem because I didn’t have enough fabric, but it worked out better than I hoped for!
zhing says
oh fun!!! i’ve been waiting forever to see kiko in your clothes!! 🙂 🙂
more more more!!
xx,
zhing
Chie says
Thanks Zhing! have you been sewing for your little one?
BKGK says
Hello, God bless. My name is Glenda.
I stumbled upon your blog yesterday and when I saw your blog I felt something special. I didn’t know what it was; I saw that your husband wrote something from the Bible. God knows everything, I was looking for maternity clothes and I’m not even pregnant. I’m only 20 years old. I don’t even know why I was looking for maternity clothes. But God knows everything, and then I saw a photo of maternity clothes from your blog. God has something very special for you guys. He has plans with you all.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
By the way I love your blog! God has given you a beautiful family. Your daughter Kiko is so beautiful, God bless her. God put it in my heart to keep you and your family in my prayers. Jesus loves you all. God bless you always.
Jesus is coming soon! – I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Revelations 3:11
– From Philadelphia, PA