So when it came to getting/making them gifts for the babies, I struggled...would they like something hand-made...not everyone does. What type of thing should I make...something for their room....or should I just go buy them a voucher for a shop, where they could buy essentials for the girls...
But no...I decided to make them sundresses...in a country which hardly sees enough sun to warm our backs! I think this recent spell of good weather went to my head!!
March, they say, is "A month of many weathers".
I used a Farbenmix pattern which I won in a giveaway a long time ago...It's called...wait for it....Zwergenverpackung. There are several other patterns in the packet, aside from the dress. However the dress is very like the free Pop-over Sundress from Oliver+S. I am really hoping, that if the parents like them, that can be worn over long-sleeved tops when the weather is less kind.
The floral fabric was only half a metre, bought locally, and the spotty red fabric came from Dots'n'Stripes a while ago. Dots'n'Stripes also sell the Zwergenverpackung pattern.
17 comments:
Lovely Millie!
I always get excited when I hear about twins!
There is an understanding there.
Adorable! I just assumed when I first saw the pictures that it was the popover dress. But looking again, it looks like they're a little fuller through the main part.
You are an expert in sewing for twins :-) I love the fabric combinations, they look so summery!
Thanks Nicole....There sure is an understanding!
thank you Cindy...I kept thinking that this pattern was similar to another one I knew, but couldn't think which one!! You are right, the main part seems to be fuller.
Aww..thanks Nicole. I have had plenty of practice! The red/orange spot is so lovely and smooth.
Super cute! Times two!
They are darling dresses, even is the pattern name is a mouthful! I'm sure the parents will love them for photos (whatever the weather) - coordinating but not matching exactly.
They are ever so sweet and charming, the perfect present.
Thank Medrie...I love making things for twins!
Thank you Joy! I hope they like them, but I fear that they will have lots of clothes already....everyone likes to give little girls clothes!
Thanks Mise! I still haven't seen these little babies, but I am really looking forward to meeting them. Aparently they are like chalk and cheese!
I'm sure they'll love them. I always love getting things that are 'the same but different' for my twinnies. Well done!
Thanks Sadhbh...that's one of the reasons I took up sewing, because I couldn't find co-ordinating outfits for my girls. You had to choose between either exactly the same or totally different, it was hard to find "equal" outfits! Also I didn't have time to shop!
These are so sweet, with the perfect mix of fabrics, and I also thought they were the O+S Popover at first.
Angela
Thanks Angela! They are very similar patterns.
How adorable! I visited my local quilt shop today, and they carry lots of similarly sweet patterns...it was just the push i needed to get back into the sewing room:)
Thank you Andrea! I am really glad to hear you got to the shop and also that you found some inspiration.
Love them!
Thank you chocolattebutton!
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