Owls and Sailboats....???? Fo' Sho'!

I'm hoping this blog post doesn't take 1,000 hours to write, spread out in chunks over 87 days ;)  The wee baby is napping for the nonce, and Camden and I just colored, so, I'll try to squeeze in a few minutes!  The person keeping me a bit too busy:

Our first doses of sunshine on a gorgeous Sunday!

In his Puerperium (Tessa Ann buttons) with his big sister!

There are two outfits after this one that I hope I get to blog about soon, but for now....presenting a Sailboat outfit, designed by Oliver and S!

This is not my first rodeo with this pattern, either.....

I love this version just as much as alllll the others ;)  One thing that is important to note about this top is that it's SLIM-fitting.  I did size up to a 4, even though, based on chest size, Camden could use a size 3.  ....but that is a bunch of silliness, as I WISH I'd made a size 5  :(  She will outgrow it soon, just based on getting her arms into it.  Also, I'd meant to cut to a size 5 length, so, be glad you were NOT in my humble abode when I realized I'd only cut ONE side of the shirt to a size 5 length.  Rough times, I tell you.  So, not only do I usually like to cut this shirt longer, but I didn't do that, and it's snug getting on to begin with.  Bah, humbug, LOL.  

Just your basic Joann Fabrics buttons!

The skirt is cut longer by a 1/2 inch or so, and I did at first think I'd effed that up, too, but I didn't - whew!  This is such easy construction, though in my frazzled state, I was confusing myself about how to do the waistband, LOL...though all worked out!

Ceramic buttons I love...but which will likely BREAK...believe me; I know  :/

Note the wrinkles!  That's what I get for waiting for days before photographing

Per usual, the pattern is written well, and I love that it looks cool without a lot of hassle; there aren't many pattern pieces, and you can get fancy - or NOT....I opted not to use a contrasting top stitching color on the shirt, as it seemed a bit silly and overpowering when I tried.  To me, though, top stitching colors and buttons can really make an outfit, so, I tried to be zesty ;)

Camden loves this outfit, and we'll make a big outing to the library tomorrow wearing it.  (I just hope el bebe loves story time, also, aha!)

How great is this owl fabric from my stash????