Princess Emma's Jumper

The title of this post is in reference to a comment from my latest and littlest client - "Oh, I feel like a princess!" Whenever I make something pretty for Penny or put her in a twirl-y skirt she says, "I'm a butterfly!" or rather (I a bufferfi!) It makes me sad because we lose that magic at some point.  I mean if we put on something that makes us feel beautiful, it causes us to smile, but if I put on a dress and twirled out of my closet saying "I'm a butterfly!" my husband would wonder what I hit my head on the way out of the closet.  So I relish in delight with happy little girls and their new beautiful dresses.  We become so self-defeating with our image at such an early age - it is refreshing to see confident happy ladies (regardless of their age!) Off my soapbox now and onto my recent work!

I have been chomping at the bit to show you my latest and greatest in P2 jumpers.  I was contacted a month or so ago by Stacey.  Stacey and I went to high school together back up at LC!  We reunited on Facebook (which has seriously been the best thing I could have ever done personally and professionally) and she saw some of the images of jumpers past.  She contacted me to make a jumper for her little darling, Emma.  Since Emma is about Penny's age it was another opportunity for me to perfect my 3T pattern.  I finally have the measurements I for each cuts of fabric and how much fabric that equates to when buying.  I am embarrassed to say I am such a "winger" when it comes to sewing, but I felt it was high-time to actually make it a bit more concise.  So anyway, I realized while working with Stacey that while I enjoy pulling together the perfect custom piece, sometimes it really helps to have options.  So I went to may favorite local fabric store (Always in Stitches), where the ladies are so kind and just let me hop around the store pulling bolts and pairing them up and photographing them.  I was able to give Stacey 6 different options and she chose from that lot of fabric.  I gave you a teaser last post, but I can't tell you how much cuter it all came together in person.  Presenting - Emma's Jumper:

As you know it's one thing for me to like it, heck I made it, of course I like it, but I am always nervous about what my client thinks. I woke up to a wonderful email that I am happy to share - it has totally made my day!

Oh my goodness, Annie!  The jumper is AMAZING!  I absolutely LOVE it!  It's perfect.  Emma was thrilled with it, too.  I opened the package and showed her and she said, "Oh, I'm a princess".  She then wanted to put it on and played around in it.  You did a fabulous job.  I'm so bad, but I totally want another one. :)   I took some pictures and I'll send them to you soon.

Thank you so much!

Stacey

Thank YOU Stacey for working with me to make the perfect jumper for your girl.  I can't wait to see the pictures (and maybe work on something special for you again)! 

Next up: McCartney's Big Girl Painting!

Have a great weekend and talk to you all next week! Thanks!