I love, love rompers on little girls, but let's be honest, while still wearing diapers they are a bit of a pain! I have seen the faux romper popping up around the web recently and knew that would be my solution. The twins each have a romper from Target and I absolutely hate how their diapers hang out the bottom if the are at all wet. Plus, this way I could have two stand alone pieces too.
I used a chambray with neon piping that I found the other day at my local store, total score because I had actually been looking on etsy for some (piping) the day before. They also had yellow and orange, I may have to go back:)
I used the Oliver + S popover sundress shortened to a top with an added elastic casing at the hem line, size 2. The shorts are Elegance and Elephants bubble pocket shorts size 18m/2t.
My only complaint with the shorts pattern is that the main shorts have a curved waist but she has you draft a rectangle for the waistband facing. I was too lazy this time, but next time I will draft a curved piece instead. Also, not a big fan of having to draft my own pieces in general, (especially when spending a decent amount on a pattern) and you have to do the waistband, pocket and leg cuffs.
Pretty cute result, right? Elizabeth wore it yesterday and I think I need to add a little elastic to the top hem, she has a bigger belly than Georgia:)
She seems to like it!
Absolutely adorable!! We just did a terry cloth 'faux romper' for our 1 year old niece.....and it made us want to do lots more!! I like your use of the bubble pocket shorts...
ReplyDeleteYours was one I saw and loved!
DeleteFaux rompers are better for even toilet trained little ones IMO. Love the chambray. I was told not to use dark chambray anymore but I'll hang on to my stash of it just in case she changes her mind. Wonderful use of the neon piping, it sure makes the outfit pop. The outfit is absolutely sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat is probably true! No dark chambray?! Gasp! I would be so sad. I don't have anything else local and I tend to over spend online;)
DeleteThis is so clever!! I love the colors you used, the piping really pops on the main fabric, love, love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the fabric combo! What a great idea making separates. I was thinking of trying a romper this summer for my 2 year old, but I might try this instead!
ReplyDeleteSo clever, Brittney! She looks adorable in it too.
ReplyDeleteShe looks so comfy! Love the neon piping as well.
ReplyDeleteI do need to sew a romper for my girl before the summer ends :-)
I'm with you on the whole romper thing. I'm all for cute but when a kid's in diapers a romper is just not practical. Plus can you imagine a newly potty-trained little one struggling to get undressed by themselves?? Great solution!
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove this Brittney - very clever and so cute. Love the fabric and the piping :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and the piping is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the "faux" romper - it just speaks to my practicality. More practical for diapered or potty-training kids and you can use the pieces as separates as well as together. And I love love love the dark chambray with pink piping!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous outfit!
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