Boleros for Kids

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow, the colorful, hand-sewn summer dresses (see forum posts “Summer Dresses for Daycare” and “Children’s Dress with Ruffles” ) will be given to my granddaughter, who will then be 2 years old. And in case it gets chilly, I have sewn two matching boleros. The pattern (purchased on CP) includes various design options. I sewed a simple bolero “without any frills” and, at the same time, a more elaborate one with ruffles and balloon sleeves. I’ll definitely try out more variations.

So that I already have a helpful reference to look at, I documented the making of the boleros in a blog post on CP “Sewing a Bolero for Beginners.”

Here are the two summer dresses again:



And this is what they look like with the bolero added:


Now I’m curious to see what Lisann and her mom will say about them tomorrow. Maybe she’ll let herself be persuaded to pose for a photo wearing them. But I suspect that tomorrow, on her birthday, other things will be more exciting.

Best wishes, Ina

WOW, Ina, those are two great outfits for your granddaughter—you did a really great job sewing them, Ina ;.))

Love, Inge

Gorgeous!
❤️