I apparently decided that blogging my creative awesomeness is too much to handle. First I’ve been trying the Oliver + S Swingset tunic. The first time I made the 6-12 month size and it barely fit over Elise’s head. I, of course, assumed that it was because I made the wrong size. So my second attempt I made the 12-18 month size, i can get it on but it’s not pretty. I’m debating whether or not I want to irritate myself and try round three. So, if you know any little babies who need a tank top…..

Here is the first attempt. The fabric is Kaye’s Kreations by Kaye England for Bernatex. I bought this off a scrap table, so I didn’t feel bad when this didn’t turn out well because I didn’t use anything expensive. If I had used some Flea Market Fancy for this, I probably would have cried! The shirt seemed to go together easy until the bodice went together with the bottom of the shirt I guess.

An up close look at the fabric. It’s a very cute, tiny dot print. I have a real thing for dots, this occurred when I was pregnant and has yet to go away. I’m probably going to start dressing my daughter like a clown soon!

I waited a few weeks before attempting the second round of the swingset tunic. This time I chose the 12-18 month size, and was convinced it was fit like a dream. Well, I can get this tunic ON but it looks like it’s about to bust at the seams and you can’t get the buttons done on the back of the shirt. It’s on, but it’s not cute! I have no idea what kind of fabric this is, but it was also purchased from a scrap table. I wish I could make myself a shirt out of one large scrap of fabric! Then I wouldn’t feel so bad when things turned out poorly.

An up close view of the fabric, which is a cute pink flower. Some days I think I might rip the shirt apart and use a pink or green broadcloth for the bodice. Who knows? If I should become ambitious some day then maybe. By that time, Elise won’t fit into it and my efforts will be in vain. That’s sad, because this shirt is really cute!