blue sky afternoon

Although though the air is chilly, our afternoon sky is such a brilliant blue today, that even Keira commented on it. 'It's gorrr-jus, mama!'

I must have had this colour on my mind lately- I've been cutting up old jumpers to make warm vests and jackets for my market stall. Most of them seem to be blue. This is a little over-vest in a newborn size:

(Sorry about the photos- once again I've left it too late in the afternoon for good 'picture-taking' light!) To make this top, I used a really ugly jersey that was made from beautiful soft cashmere. I cut the vest so that I kept the ribbed hem part, and used some of the collar to make the neck and arm bands. I think it should be a very warm, but lightweight layer over a merino bodysuit or similar. I remember favouring these sorts of tops for my babies when they were new, to reduce bulkiness on those tiny arms. Easier to get into carseats, too...

And of course, I had to add some little dog appliques.

Here are some others in varying sizes... i think making these could be addictive.

Comments

[rhiannon]

Oh!those jumpers are so gorrrr-jus. he he
But really, that little blue one makes my heart melt and my ovaries feel funny! Can't wait to see what everyone says, seems like something blogland will go crazy over.
I hope you don't mind awfully if I 'borrow' the idea to make some for Aesop (I'd buy them from you but alas my powerbill isn't allowing for anything much extra at the moment..hmm). xx

[Mirre]

I love how you use old jumpers for new ones!

[Allison]

I love these little woolies!

[esmerelda]

Oh, these are simply adorable! My favourite tiny happy product by far; Melissa, you have trumped yourself again! Wonderful stuff (and very jealous of your blue skies - we have been plunged back into winter over these parts, in June darnit!!)

[Jo]

Loving that blue sky over pine or macrocarpa or whatever lovely tree that is. V cute woollies too, clever you!

[Felicia]

Love your blues :)

[Plumtickled]

You're so clever! I think they're just the cutest little things ever! I bet you sell out at your stall........ who could resist the puppy after all?

[kirsten]

very cute, melissa! i can see how that would be addictive... do you use store-bought ribbing or do you use something else?

[Chara Michele]

What cute vests! I love that color blue:)

[caireen]

these are very cute, and very resourceful finding a use for once loved woollies so they get a second life and feel desirable again! Cx

[Lori]

love, love them...expecially the little blue one with the doggies! :o)
I have been rolling around in my head what to use some of those ugly sweaters from the thrift store that have great fabric to them for my girls.....I think tops for winter dresses. :o)
Hope ya sell out at your stall.

[skm_in_paris]

I am ten years old and I love your blog. I like to sew and make things and I think that you are really clever and all your little things you make are very cute.I stumbled across your website one day and it really inspires me to make more things!! I printed out the shoulder bag tutorial but I haven't got round to making it yet(and it won't be as good as yours!)

[tash at poppyseeds]

that is so lovely - the blue blue sky and the blue blue clothes!

[heidi]

so cute! i absolutely adore them!

[amisha]

your sweater recycling is always so inspiring. the little dog applique is just too cute!
and those blue skies... mmmm... it's been nice to be in a land of skies like that again. i missed the sun + sky in the city smog!
xo