Tinkering ...

... with a poncho design.

Now that Bo is taking afternoon naps less frequently, I can't use that time to write articles. Instead--twist my arm--we've been crafting more. She helped me cut the pieces for this poncho and sat on my lap while I sewed. She only pinched my fingers under the presser foot a few times.

This is the basic shape of it so far. I like that it hangs a bit loosely, but I think this size is a smidge too big for Bo. 

Some people have causes they fight for. Mine is to spread the benefits of ponchos to children and parents everywhere. So easy to throw over any outfit. So easy to slip over the head of a squirmy toddler (not pictured here) who's refusing to get buckled in her car seat.

Little Pink Riding Hood looking for tomatoes ...

Right now the point in the hood droops down, which is fine, but I might play with pointing it upward, like an elf's hat.

I can see appliqueing sweet little shapes along the bottom or adding some pom-pom fringe under the hem or ribbon trim above it.

Any feedback? If you were a poncho, how would you want to look?

Comments

[sarah vine]

You're so on the right track! Adorable. I like the little red riding hood style, although an elf hat would be terribly cute, so that's a hard one. I'm not a fan of pompoms; ribbon trim GREAT. (Although that's just me.)

[Megan]

Thanks, Sarah! I'm actually not big on pom-poms either, so thanks for that feedback. I did some searching for other ponchos out there and I must say a lot of them are pretty hideous. The possibilities for cute are endless, though. You could even make corduroy or velvet (cute velvet) ponchos in a solid color with a funky flannel lining. Hmm ...

[Jennifer]

That poncho is adorable, and anything that's easier to get on a squirmy toddler is good in my book.

[Jodie]

What a gorgeous post!!!! You are such an inspiring Mum, thank you...

Take Care

[Julia]

SUPER CUTE! how about a pocket on the inside for loot or for keeping little hands warm?

[Megan]

I just thought of the same thing tonight, Julia! A pocket on the lining side to keep hands toasty.

Thanks for the kind words, guys. Jodie, that's so nice of you to call me inspiring, but I'm far, far, far from perfect. I do my best, but sometimes I make so many mistakes I wonder how we're all still in one piece.

;)