Photo Shoot at the Beach

I spent the weekend at the beach and had the opportunity to take some pictures of a friend in a couple of outfits from my patterns. She was an awesome model, posing like a professional.

Dee Dee Pleated Dress

Karen Capri Top - Betsey/Joey Shorts

Not one of my patterns but too cute!!

Dee Dee Customer Creation

Received this picture today from a customer I haven't heard from in awhile. She made this dress using the Dee Dee Pleated Dress Pattern. Her daughter loves butterflies so this print was great for her.

Here is a picture of the same little girl from a couple of year ago. It's great to get pictures from past customers and see how the children grow.

Customer Creation to Help a Friend

This customer made these outfits for a friend who's house was demolished in a tornado last week. Fortunately they were in the cellar and unharmed. Her friend wanted camo outfits for her husband's Army basic graduation.

J, is a very busy miltary wife also but made the time to bless her friend with these.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the recent tornados and flooding.

Dee Dee Pleated Dress and Sunny Wrap Dress Customer Creations and New pattern by Sew Sensible

I just got these awesome pictures from one of my customers. I started attending the Embroidery Club at All Brands after purchasing my embroidery machine where I met her and found out she was a customer. She sews beautifully and has a precious granddaughter to sew for as you can see in the pictures.

She made this from Sunny Wrap Dress Pattern. The LSU tiger embroidery on the front and bright bow adds a great touch to this little tiger fan's outfit.

This dress is made from the Dee Dee Pleated Dress Pattern. She added piping and used a flap with buttons on the side instead of tieing the sash. She also added the border on the bottom which inspired me to update my pattern to include a border.

Thanks JP for sending me this pictures and I've enjoyed getting to know you at the embroidery club meetings.

And here is a new pattern by my friend Aimee of Sew Sensible.

Reversible Pleated Dress Top

All SewSensible Sewing Patterns are designed with the beginner in mind and this one is no different. You will love the ease to read and understand the directions and graphics. The Reversible Pleated Dress Top with rick rack accent is a great way to sew two outfits in one night! It is a beautiful addition to any wardrobe. It is also great for all seasons. Wear it by itself for an adorable shoulder tie dress top paired with a skirt or shorts or wear it with a longsleeve turtleneck in the cooler months paired with Boutique Bottoms. A perfect canvas for your applique work, too! Great for the beginner to the advanced sewer!

Check out her blog post for more information. Not only does she have some great patterns, she is blessed with some very adorable models.

DeeDee Pleated Dress Pattern - Revision

I have been experimenting with instructions and formats for possibly putting my patterns in paper format. In the process, I am revising the Dee Dee Pleated Dress Pattern - making the ties wider and adding a contrasting band along the hem as another option. I was really drawn to this flowered fabric and the gingham contrast for this dress.

I will be looking for testers once I get it done but I'll post more about that later.