Strangers frequently comment on how "happy" Emmy's feet are as she playfully kicks around in the Ergo pack, stroller, or shopping cart. That observation was my inspiration for Emmy's Halloween costume this year: a ballerina. Coming from a family with crafty seamstresses (well, Grandma and Aunt Jackie, Mom has lots of other talents ;)), I have ALWAYS looked forward to making my kids' Halloween costumes...Fortunately the ballerina costume wasn't overly involved because this project was pushed to the back burner until this week. But, as of this afternoon, it is complete! :)
The first step: measuring our girl
She did everything she could to be "helpful."
Almost-no-sew tutu...Strips of tule tied to an elastic band!
Satin ballet slippers.
Please excuse the blurry picture, she was having great fun playing during her first "fitting."
The view from my work station. :)
Keeping busy while Mama works on the sewing machine. :)
Slipper fitting during lunchtime!
So dainty.
Caught red handed "calling Dada"
Ready for the big day!
That costume is beautiful! You'd better keep it forever. I'm totally impressed.
ReplyDeleteAsher is a monkey from Costco; that's as far as I go.
--Cat