My good friend Taylor is having a baby in a hot minute, and she asked me a while back if I’d be interested in making her new little girl a coming home outfit.  Taylor and her family are some of my favorite people, and you know I love babies, so of course I was happy to.  Plus, T-bone (as I like to call her) loves handmades and has always been so sweet about our makes on this blog.  She was even like, “oh, and tell me what I owe you.”

UM… NO FRIEND.  JUST NO.

She gave me instructions to make whatever I wanted (sweet!), and I texted her pictures of cozy organic knit fabrics.  She picked one instantly, and I got to work like 3 months later and 3 days before the baby’s due date.

Because SUMMER WITH 3 KIDS, that’s why.

I knew right away I’d be making Rachel’s newborn gown pattern.  It’s perfect in every way, and was not a long project at all.  I love the envelope neckline, and the way the binding looks so professional.  Oh and the pattern is free, so if that doesn’t rope you in, maybe getting pregnant will? 😉

The fabric is organic interlock knit by Birch.  Nice stuff. It’s really easy to work with, and the color is a lovely peachy pink.

As soon as the gown was finished, I knew it needed a matching cap, so I scoured the internets for a quick tutorial and pattern.  There are several, but my printer didn’t like any of them so I drew up my own little pattern.

Super easy, just serged two pieces together, turned them right side out, and folded up and stitched a little cuff.  I was originally going to tie the top of the cap into a knot, but it was virtually impossible, so I kept it more like a pixie shape.

And, I think it’s super cute like that.

Coco’s baby doll was a decent model.  She’s a little dead in the eyes though.

I can’t wait to see meet baby Harris.  If she’s anything like her adorable older sister and brother, she will capture hearts instantly.

-Erin