she sleeps :: i sew

{size 6 months, from this book}

Over the past week, Ella has started to sleep through the night. Well, from nine in the evening until four or five in the morning when she has a snack and then she continues to sleep until eight or nine. I'm not sure if this is a normal development for an eleven week old, but let's just say that I feel very lucky that she's such a good sleeper. Now if only I could sleep as well as she does. I'm having a very hard time falling asleep after her five o'clock feeding and have gotten into the habit of creeping into the studio and immersing myself in one of the many projects that got 'shelved' while I was pregnant. These early mornings have allowed me to finally finish this little top in a gorgeous grey and cream polka dot fabric from superbuzzy. The sleeves are 3/4 length, which I think is adorably stylish on babies, especially in the warmer weather we've been having lately. The silk charcoal ribbon is attached with a small snap so it can be removed for washing. I didn't align the polka dots very well while sewing so the hem looks a little uneven {although it is actually straight} but I'm okay with it. I just feel so good to have that little bit of time to get things done, in the still quiet of the early morning. Even if I am slightly sleep deprived!

Comments

[Kuky]

The top came out beautifully. Guess we'll have to wait until Ella is a little bit older to model it huh? :-D

[Julie]

Hi. I found your beautiful blog this morning while doing an Internet search for polka dots. Such a little sweetie you have -- congratulations!

I, too, am a huge fan of polka dots -- in fact, I have a blog devoted entirely to them! You might enjoy it: http://www.onthedotcreations.typepad.com

Have a great day (and try to get some rest)! :)

Julie

[joanna]

what a gorgeous top!!