Sew All 26: T

Pearl has been so patient for her turn in the sew-me-something-new-mom line.  It was her turn, actually, a few letters back, but somehow there were people who cut in line.  I yelled "no cuts!" but nobody listens to the mom. ;)

I usually make Pearl full length maxi skirts, just because that's what she usually likes to wear to church, but I told her to pick out a skirt pattern and a top (from my Japanese sewing books) and this is what she came up with.

I picked out the fabrics.  Can you tell?  Linen, anyone?  And I knew the trees with a splash of Pearl's favorite color would go over well with her. It's a bit pirate-esque, especially with those boots, now that I review the photos, which also works for Pearl.

I free-handed the embroidered tree along with my signature with a few practices first.  My first tree looked like an evil claw.  And if T was for terror, that would have been perfect. I also used my silver/black variegated thread for the sleeve embroidery scallops.

Pearl is fun to take pictures of. :)

And then a little pantless photo bomber joined the shoot.  Luckily he was color coordinated, so I let him slide swing.  

And I guess I piqued the interest of those who love a good birth story because several of you asked on instagram if I would share the story of Pearl being born in the car.  I found the original post here.  Enjoy!  Or maybe if you're squeamish, you shouldn't click over. ;)

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