Just in time for summer fun, here’s a version of my Infant Crossover Bubble that’s perfect for the beach.  This was made by another one of my tester, Yulia.  She used a light summery blue and white striped fabric that can keep baby cool and comfortable.  There are no sleeve seams and this provides a loose comfortable fit for babies.  It’s also easy to sew…no tiny armhole seams!  As you can see, we have a very happy model.

I love how she used a Dotted Swiss fabric and her piping is absolutely perfect.  The Dotted Swiss adds just enough texture and interest.

Here’s the back view.  No seams, again, providing total comfort.

Cool.

Comfortable.

Quick Easy Project.

You can see Yulia’s other lovely creations on her Instagrem @berriesandpetals.

Purchase the pattern here.

Or you can visit my Etsy Shop for the pattern along with fabrics and trims to complete your project.

Crossover Bubble Inspiration!

Sometimes, you just need a little bit of stitching.  When I designed my Crossover Bubble pattern, I wanted to add just a little bit of blank space that can be embellised in numerous ways.  I remembered that when my children were very young, there is little time for complicated projects, yet I wanted to still be creative.  Small projects were perfect, even if it just involved a glue gun.  For needleworkers, the assymetrical collar on this little bubble is the perfect blank canvas.  It can be filled with any embroidery technique, and the collar edge can be finished with trim, bridging, or piping.  It’s a quick stitch for busy young mamas.

Here is sweet little girl’s version of the Crossover Bubble.  The collar is edged in lace and embroidered to coordinate with the cheerful red gingham.  It’s and original embroidery design was made by Tiffany and it’s just adorable.

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The pattern can be purchased at my Etsy Shop and here at the website under Patterns.  My Etsy shop also has fabrics and laces that might inspire you to give this pattern a try.

She shared her method for finishing the inside of the bodice with a full lining.  This covers the smocking and the raw edge is finished with some heirloom lace.  It adds another special touch.

Below, you can see how she finished the side seams and included the lining.  This helps to keep it in place.  She also used Seams Great to finish the raw edge of the armhole.

Here’s a close up of her smocking.  The pleats are perfectly spaced and the piping is appied perfectly.

I love when customers share their projects with me.  Have you made a Little Heirloom Angels pattern that you would like to share?

Just send it to smockermom319@gmail.com and I’ll share it here!

This is a dress that I started for my daughter almost 30 years ago but she just grew up too fast.  I thought it would make a nice example of making nice flat stitches.

Read all about it here:

How to Improve your Smocking Stitches

I hope it helps!

www.littleheirloomangels.etsy.com

Satin Pique- Cream, Lavender, and Navy

100% Egyptian Cotton Superfine Twill, Spill Resistant

This would be perfect for children’s clothing.  It has a wonderful sheen and resists stains.  Navy, Red, White, and Lavender.

Spechler Vogel Cotton Linen Batiste, 100% Organic Cotton. W, and Navyite, Cream, Lavender Fancies, Aqua Fancies, Pink, Baby Blue

Four new colors of Imperial Batiste

Perfect for spring!  Stop by and check them out.

I needed a “row” stitch, something that would look like a braid between the tucks, which of course were hemstitched.  I have a tutorial for that here and here.

I was drawn to the Mountmellick stitch and after experimenting I found that I could make it look like little arrowheads that could be mirror imaged between the tucks.

I made the stitch 1/8″ wide, 4 threads apart, with size 8 Perle cotton.  It’s simple and elegant.

Here’s the outfit:

Click here for the tutorial and have fun experimenting!

I added Christmas Red, Kelly Green, and Navy.  Perfect for the upcoming holidays and back to school sewing.

There’s also the basics for baby available along with some Swiss Embroideries and French Heirloom Laces.  Patterns are also available under the Patterns Tab here and in the Etsy shop.

Click here to see the whole collection.

Here’s a close up of the embroidery she added to the toes.  Such a creative idea and it adds such sweetness to the whole outfit.  I just love it!

Here’s a close up of the smocking.  Beautiful stitching.

And here’s the outfit modeled on a Reborn doll so you can see how it looks on a real baby.

The outfit just looks so cozy and comfortable.

Lisa has a blog and an Etsy shop.  I’ve been reading her blog for a while and she’s been such an inspiration for me.  Here are the links:

https://mommysapronstrings.blogspot.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MommysApronStrings

She has some really cute vintage embroideries and patterns.  I’m working on my Crossover Bubble in infant sizes, hopefully to be ready for testing next month.  I plan to use her embroideries on one of my samples.  They downloaded seamlessly and now I just have to assemble the embroidery module on Big Bertha this weekend for a play date.

The Baby Abigail pattern can be found on the Patterns page and also at my Etsy shop.  I also sell fabrics and trims to make my patterns, so please stop by and visit.

Here is one from Teresa:

I love the colors she chose, so sunny and cheerful.  Her other stitching projects can be found on Instagram here: @instamama4.  She makes some of the cutest outfits I’ve ever seen.

Here’s another one from Julie:

These colors are lovely too.  So soft and feminine.  You can check out more of her work at her Etsy shop: Lamond Traditional.  Here’s the link.  Her work is top knotch.

That’s all for now.  I’ll be posting more very soon!