Holiday Frockery

I have had a lovely time this week creating a fabulously festive dress for the Tilster. The pattern is taken from a bodice that I had in a ‘baby wardrobe’ pattern, and then just OODLES of layers of gathered rectangles of organza. Truth be told, the tafetta is from an abortive dress of mine that had long since been relegated to the UFO pile, and the organza is actually curtaining voile from the local upholsterer… I think the whole thing cost about £2 to actually make…

Then came the hunt for appropriate cardigan/coverup to complete the ensemble and make sure she stays warm as toast for the various events she’s got in her busy social calendar…As you will see, I eventually went with the M&S number, but these ones were in the running too…

I love this one: the cerise would clash wonderfully with the red… £18 from JoJo Maman Bebe…

In fairness, though, these ones are even more gorgeous…£20 to £24 from Monsoon…

Or this for fabulous clashing?? But not very christmassy perhaps... From M&S for £18

Maybe this is a bit too christmassy… From £7 at Matalan…

Or finally this… for utter elegance and reusability throughout the winter… from £13 from Debenhams…

Hmmmm…. shopping for babies is so much more fun than shopping for me!!