Pio's First Easter and First Hand Sewn Outfit!

Happy Easter season to all!

We had a lovely Easter with my family and we hardly held Pio at all except for feedings and diaper changes with all the family members lining up to hold him!

My first sewing project for Pio was his Easter outfit! I wanted him to be dressed all snazzy for Easter but the little onesie suits ran $25 - $30 online! I was inspired by my Mom's creative cousin Anne Marie who made Pio the sweetest little onesies with bow ties and straight ties as shower gifts (and who runs the most amazing blog).

Onesie decorated by Anne Marie

I decided to take a dress of mine and convert it into a little vest and bowtie.

Pio all dapper with his pipe.

Then I became really ambitious and decided to created a little newsboy cap for him! I really didn't know how it would turn out as it was a bit of an experiment. The little hat I made loosely following this pattern. It was easier than expected but was just time consuming as it was hand stitched.

My little man. So grown up already!

The vest was easy especially since I used the buttons and seams that were already on the dress. I cut out a vest shape by looking at some ideas online, sewed the top of the vest in place and then used a "sewing glue" for the sides since I don't have a sewing machine (and since the material frays easily I didn't think my hand stitching would secure it enough). I also used the sewing glue to put a ribbon trim around the vest in order to prevent fraying of the vest fabric.

I'm definitely going to jazz up more of his onesies. It's much more exciting than the plain white! Bow ties, western vests and fun appliques: the possibilities are endless!

Happy Easter!

Having the time and energy to be creative has been an awesome perk of being a SAHM! I know that gets fewer and far between with more kiddos, but I'm loving this stage a ton!

And as a fun side note, Pio has started his social smile at only 3 1/2 weeks! We're very happy parents!