I would have taken a few extra shots but the cat decided to interrupt the photo shoot with her attention seeking. How could any child resist so much cuteness?
I made the set a half-size too big. This way it is roomy without over-powering her frame, but most importantly she has room to grow. These will last her all summer long and well into autumn. Bring on the growth spurt! This time I am ready!
You can see my little stitches in the inside of the collar. I still hand finish collars, as it saves hours of fighting with and swearing at my machine. I went for double thick thread and larger stitching (instead of hidden ones) as it will need to stand up to washing, wearing, and some serious pillow fights.
On the inside I finished every seam to keep those pesky frayed edges at bay. For the curving bits (the arm-holes and crotch), I made and used my own bias tape. Each seam was visited twice or even three times before it was considered finished. It doubled my work load, but I think the cleaner finish- not to mention longer wear- was worth it.
The daughter is very happy with her first pair, and after her first night trial run declared them "comfy." Now I only have 6 more pairs to go!
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