Decking Out Darcy for Winter

Darcy doesn't REALLY need many clothes, being the 4th child and 3rd boy. But that doesn't stop me looking now does it?!

I've just been playing on Polyvore (a great time waster that is!) and found a few things.

Baby Boy winter set by actually-amy on Polyvore

Alexandra Ferguson Baby, It's Cold Outside Lumbar Pillow, 125 AUD / Hand Knitted Baby Boy Wool-Alpaca Hoodie Cardigan/Jacket, Chunky,..., 56 AUD / gray baby shoes gray toddler shoes gray booties gray crib shoes gray..., 31 AUD / Gold GLITTER Dream Big Sparkle More Shine Bright Toddler Raglan Shirt, 29 AUD / BLACK SWISS cross, BYRON modern baby crib shoes, soft sole shoe, black..., 28 AUD / baby onesie, Brave One, baby boy, baby girl, onesie, winter, holiday, 14 AUD / Cool story Bro. funny youth kids toddler shirt girl or boy size and..., 14 AUD / Discounted black and white baby girl or baby boy leggings, baby pants., 13 AUD

Tell me though, where should I be looking for some nice, well made but not too expensive baby boy clothes?

Fast Five: Favourite Kids Clothing Online Stores

I buy a large chunk of the kids wardrobes online. I would like to think that I could make a lot of their clothing, but reality is that I don't have the spare time it to kit out all three with their required clothing. So instead I make a few basics each season and then top up via a few favourite online spaces and get some basics from Big W or Target.

So anyway here are my top five online clothing stores for kids:

1. Tillytom: Anna is the lovely lady behind the handmade clothing brand Tillytom brand. Her clothing and designs are just fantastic. The fabrics are just gorgeous and the attention to detail in her pieces are second to none.

2. Lil Blue Boo: This is a US based handmade clothing store (with a fantastic blog attached too). The dresses are just gorgeous and are Mahli's absolute favourite dresses to wear. The boys own some gorgeous silk screened t-shirts from here too.

3. Gymboree: A US based clothing store. I tend to do two orders a year during their end of season sales. 

4. Witchery: I only buy from her during sales, but the quality of the clothes are fantastic and you can pick up some really great bargains.

5. Country Road- Same deal as above. Only at sale times- I have picked up some really fantastic bargains from here.

What are your favourite online clothing stores?

The Petal Top Failure

On my weekend sewing list was a Petal Top for Mahli.

Now I don't know if it was me or the pattern but the sizing ended up a little tight across her tummy... 
So instead of scrapping it completely, I cut some slits up the side to give it a bit more give.

It worked and she will get a fair bit of wear out of it but I am not in love with the results, but I think I will give the pattern another go and see what I can do with it.

Have you had any pattern failures? Do they leave you feeling disheartened or do you just pull you socks up and keep going?

I pulled my socks up after this and quickly sewed Mahli a quick skirt to make me feel better, it worked and Mahli loved it!