Gearing up for summer!

I've been working on some summer things for Elsie the past few weeks. I couldn't find a RTW* hat small enough for her little head that had a wide enough brim, so I made one. Thanks to Julie for the Sew Baby Hat Shoppe pattern she handed down to me. I combined a couple different ones and widened the brim. I think Elsie likes it. :)


I also tested a knitting pattern for a designer I "know" from a diaper sewing forum. Next up are some capris to go with it -- although the little denim skirt is pretty cute with it, too! (Thanks, Stef!)



* Ray pointed out to me that RTW was, in his words, "crafty geek speak". For future reference, RTW = ready to wear. :)

Ready-to-wear or prêt-à-porter is the fashion design term for clothing marketed in a finished condition, in standard clothing sizes (in casual usage, off the rack or "off-the-peg").