Layettes

All babies need a few elegant outfits for special occasions.

Many of my layettes are worked in thread lace for an elegant and classic look. As in my Christening Gowns, I mostly work from the bottom up, combine several heritage techniques and love to create a special trim on each piece, such as bullions or picots.

My closure ties usually feature my trademark clam shell design. All are washable and measured generously.

Heirloom Babes Layettes

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Sunday Afternoon in the Park Sweater

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Sunday-Afternoon-in-the-Park-SweaterFeather stitches in the top and a variation of simple clusters in the lower body and the sleeves create a nice backdrop for the practical waist treatment on this classy unisex sweater. Crabstitch around the edges create a nice finish. It is made from Caron Silk Acrylic and easy care machine wash and dry.
Fits 18 – 24 months, chest is 23″ and shoulder to hem length is 12″

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Snowflake Blessings Mini Broomstick Set

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Snowflake-Blessings-Mini-Broomstick-SetThis pretty outfit features a warm Lotus Unger Virgin Wool with tiny beads woven in. I worked the yarn over the small broomstick with single and half double rows in between. A cute elfin hat completes the ensemble. Made from beaded Unger wool, hand wash or dry clean.
Fits 6 – 9 months, chest is 20″, shoulder to hem length is 9″, sleeves are 5 1/2″ long.

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Fruit Loops Sweater

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Fruit-Loops-SweaterA strong European influence is evident in this tiny, colorful confection. Sumptious pearl cotton creates a cheerful effect that promises an instant smile. The rows feature front post stitches for an interesting ridge effect all over. A flat edge border and matching ties complete the look. Made from American Super Luster Pearle Cotton, hand wash, dry flat.
Fits newborns, chest is 16″, shoulder to hem length is 14″
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Autumn Harvest Sweater

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Autumn-Harvest-SweaterHere is another example of the stronger colors prefered by European designers for their baby outfits. It is believed that babies can see bright and darker colors easier and that gives us reason to add this splash of coppery brown to baby’s wardrobe.This Autumn Harvest sweater can be dressed up with a pretty outfit or can dress down a casual pair of jeans. It is made from Red Heart Soft Acrylic and trimmed with mercerized cotton embroidery floss for a neat finsh. East care, machine wash and dry.
Fits 12 – 18 months, chest is 21″, shoulder to hem length is 8″.
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Aran Blue Baby Jacket

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Aran-Blue-Baby-JacketThis pretty blue jacket is worked from Unger Lotus Virgin Wool with tiny interwoven beads. The Aran stitch is the crochet cousin of the knitted cable. I use it in many of my original baby sweaters and in the play mat under the Heirloom Babes Carriage Covers section in the gallery.Made from Unger Virgin Wool with beads, Hand wash or dry clean.
Sweater fits child size 2 – 3. Chest is 24″, shoulder to hip length is 14″, the sleeves are full and 9 1/2″ long.

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A French Connection Ensemble

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This Parisian inspired bordeaux red outfit was created for the well dressed princess with all the trimmings of a bygone era. Floral trim is featured on the sweater and matching larger flowers trim the ballerina slippers and hat. The soakers sport ribbon at the waist. This 4 piece ensemble is made from Gardonne mercerized cotton and is hand wash, dry flat.
Fits preemie or newborn, chest is 15″, soaker waist is 13″, slippers are 3″ long
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