Since this is her first birthday and that is a pretty big event, I decided she needed a special outfit for her party. I have seen several really cute birthday dresses and outfits at Target, Kohls, Carter's, etc and nothing seemed quite right. The theme for her party will be pink and green and owls. Yes, I know, I can't get enough of the owls and I will take advantage of the fact that she can't decide what she wants yet and have my owls!
So, I wanted her outfit to coordinate with the party and all the accessories I have planned. I have searched this town for months for a pink onsie and could never find one in the color I wanted. They were all "baby" pink. Then I saw a black t-shirt and thought, hey, this could work for what I want to do, but I really need a onsie. So I started searching for a black onsie and that was even harder to find. My next step was to take a white onsie and dye it black. Well, I didn't get the results I wanted, so I was on the hunt again. Then last week I stopped by Hobby Lobby and they had a pink onsie in the color I wanted.
Now, why did I have to practically pull my hair out on this search and then find what I need at the last minute? Who knows, but I am glad I did because I was scared I would not be able to make this outfit for her.
Several weeks ago, I found the perfect green fabric with tiny white polka-dots for this outfit. I ironed some Wonder-Under to the fabric and then cut out a "1". Then I ironed the "1" to the front of her onsie and then I used pink embroidery thread (the kind that is on a spool for sewing machines) and stitched around the edge of the "1". I did this to give it some contrast, but I also felt it was a good insurance in case the "1" decided it wanted to peel off. Once the "1" was completed, I added a small bow to the top for a little something extra.
And to top off the outfit, I made her a green and pink tutu to match. This one is not as fluffy as the maroon and white one from a few months ago, but just as cute. I also bought are really pretty, but small flower hair clip to go with the outfit.
This morning I tried the outfit on Taryne to make sure it fit okay and to see how it looked all put together. At first she was a little hesitant with the tutu, but soon realized it was fun and started running all over the house.
This afternoon we went to the mall and in Dillard's I saw an entire rack of plain onsies...and they had black onsies...however, they were long sleeve and I think it is still a little hot for that, but still, they had black onsies.
Until next time...Gig'em!
