FANCY
ADJECTIVE
ornamental; decorative; not plain:
Her mei tai is fancy.
About a year ago, a gorgeous piece of embroidered blue silk caught my eye on the clearance shelf at a local retailer. On a whim, I bought 1 yard of it. This was all I could justify spending since even on clearance, it wasn’t cheap by my standards.
I knew from the moment I laid eyes on it, it would someday be the front panel of a mei tai. Yet, it would take a very special complimentary fabric to make this work. I owned no such fabric.
So, for a year I have been scouring clearance bins and shelves for a fabric that had just the right look, just the right weight, and just the right amount of yardage. I finally found it!
Gold damask and blue embroidered silk makes for one very FANCY mei tai!
Micah-moccs!
Fruitful Harvest says
Great job Momma!>>The fabrics go nicely together! Well done!>I love the shoes too!>>Have a blessed Easter~>>Warmly,>Georgiann
Donna says
Gorgeous! I need a baby so I can figure out how to make a mei tai!!!
seemommysew says
Very pretty! Wish I had a baby so I could justify making a new mei tai (well, that’s not the reason I wish I had a baby!).
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That is so pretty! I ordered a carrier similar not long ago & it was $$! I didn’t even use it yet, being I have twins one would have to be in a stroller or another carrier. >>Baby looks very comfy :))
Karrie says
I made a mei tai last year and love it also. I used scrap fabric I had and it works great. My only wish is that I had put a little of padding in the shoulders. As Lillie gets older, it pulls on my shoulders. Just a good reason to make another one! Your looks so pretty! Great job!
Amy @ Raising Arrows says
Mei tais are actually my favorite way to carry toddlers, so a baby is not required! 😉>>And Georgiann, you’re a sweetheart! I am really working on this UN-frumpy thing and enjoying it and feeling so good! I’ve even dropped a couple of pounds! How’s that for a bonus!>>Sleep…well, some nights are good…others are not. But God is in the little things.>>Much love all!>Amy
Fruitful Harvest says
I almost forgot to say…>>You look terrific! I pray that you have been getting enough sleep…..you look well rested and your hair looks nice!>>How did your clothes shopping go the other day?>>Blessings,>Georgiann
Lilyofthevalley - Tanya says
I will be getting a mei tai soon and I can’t wait!! 🙂>>Yours is really pretty… Micah is adorable. 🙂
Lauren says
Cute stuff! I’m taking notes! 😉
Amy @ Raising Arrows says
Great! They are very, very easy to make. I’ve done 3 pairs now and he wears them all the time!
JenT says
I followed your link to your shoe post and then to the tutorial and pattern. Just so you know, this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I love it! I’m definitely going to use the pattern. I bookmarked it. Thanks for posting it.