Football Season Approaching

My "adopted" grandchild is having her 3rd birthday party this weekend. I decided to make her something for the upcoming football season. I made the Riley top and Karen Capri Pants for her LSU outfit and McKensie dress for the Saints. I decided her little sister needed a matching LSU dress so I made one for her also.

The fleur di lis fabric is a new print by Fabric Finders in black & gold and purple & gold. The coordinating fabrics are also Fabric Finders.

Karen Capri Customer Creation

Another adorable outfit from one of the military moms I've been sending packages too. This mom has been making some great summer outfits for her daughter. Isn't she a doll.

She added elastic at the hem of the pants for a bloomer look instead of capri pants. Great idea, especially for younger children.

Making summer outfits for children is quick and easy and requires very little fabric. For this pattern and other Nanoo patterns, check out my Etsy shop or some of the other retail outlets listed on the side.

Customer Creation - Karen Capri Set

This is another great creation from Joy at Applique for Kids using the Karen Capri Set and her own applique design. What a great Spring and Summer outfit.

New Pattern - Riley Pants & Top

The Riley Pattern is finally done and available on Etsy and soon to be available on YCMT and at All Brands.

This is another Riley set I made from fabric I purchased at All Brands. They have some great fabrics for the Spring and Summer in the store and online.

I added a grosgrain ribbon trim along the top of the pocket on one of the tops. The pocket is also a good place for a monogram or applique.

For a summer look, I made capri pants to go with the Riley Top using the Karen Capri Pattern as well as an extra top out of the solid. One of the outfits will be on display at the All Brands store in Baton Rouge.

Karen Capri Set Customer Creation

I received these pictures from Joy at Applique for Kids using the Karen Capri Pattern. The fish is one of many designs available on her website. She shows how changing a few things can make a different and unique look. She used a border on the ruffle with the same fabric as the fish applique as well as piping along the top of the ruffle.
Adding the same ruffle and applique on the pants ties it all together. With the wavy blue fabric, the fish actually look like it is swimming in the water.

Thanks Joy for sharing these pictures.

Last of The Outfits to Display at All Brands

I've been sewing all day and finished the last of the outfits to bring to All Brands to display with my patterns on cd. They have such a great selection of fabrics in the store as well as online.

Emily Dress with Pleated Inserts

Dee Dee Pleated Dress

Karen Capri Set
Besides sewing today, I made vegetable soup, seafood gumbo and cleaned my house. Talk about multi tasking.

Emily & Tana Dresses Customer Creations

I just got this great picture of the Tana Tutu Dress from a customer in Germany. The embroidery looks great and I love the way it is presented with the name of the dress and her name. It was made with love for a special little's girl's birthday. Thanks Bani for sharing this picture of your Tana Tutu Dress.

This is another great look from a mom who is the mother of two boys but loves making girly things. Here is what she made from the Emily Dress pattern. What a cute idea using camo and hunter's orange. Thanks Heather for sending these pictures.

Heather recently ordered Karen and Tana patterns. Here is what she said:

"I can not wait to recieve the karens capri and halter and the tutu dress. I love all your work. You have amazing items and your patterns are so easy to follow. I have sent you one of the emily dresses I have made. I hope to one day have even half the talent you have. Thanks again for your patterns can't wait to make more works of art!!!"

Don't forget to comment on my previous post to help me celebrate 1 year with YCMT and a chance to win one of my patterns.

Karen Capri Set Customer Creation

Look at this beautiful little girl in her new outfit that her grandmother made her from the Karen Capri Set Pattern. Not only did she make the outfit, she made a matching bow and shoes with squeakers.
Here is what she said:


"I was so thrilled about the way your Karen Capri Halter Set turned out for our 3 yr. old granddaughter, that I decided to try and size one for our baby granddaughter! This one is a 6 months size made with the same fabric. . . your pattern is soooo easy to understand that I can easily make one in an evening. I've got enough of this fabric to make our middle granddaughter a set and I know she'll love it, too........ I'm not too sure about their older brother liking his, though ..... LOL....... btw, I made Mikah matching shoes with squeakers in the toes. Thanks so much for all this fun! "

Here is the post that has the one she made for her 3 year old granddaughter.

Don't forget to comment on my previous post to help me celebrate 1 year with YCMT and a chance to win one of my patterns.

Karen Capri Set Customer Creation

Here is a customer creation by a grandmother for her granddaughter using the Karen Capri Set pattern(available on Etsy and YCMT). It is so bright and colorful. The piping above the ruffle really adds to the look.
Here is what she said:
"I just finished the outfit and I love it...... Your clear instructions made it sooooo easy! "

Thanks Beth for sharing these pictures of your adorable outfit.

Customer Creation - Karen Capri Set

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How cute is she! One of my customers bought the Karen pattern yesterday and made this last night.

Thanks M for sending me these pictures. What a blessing to see these awesome children wearing my designs.

Karen Capri Set Now Available on YouCanMakeThis.com

My newest pattern - Karen Capri Pants and Halter Top is now available on YouCanMakeThis.com. Also available are the two dress bundle pack and the 3 outfit bundle pack. All of these are also available in my Etsy shop. All of these outfits are easy to make and would be a great addition to any little girl's summer wardrobe.

Pattern Giveaway

Epattern Giveaway

I am giving away patterns to 3 people who comment on this post. You will have your choice of one of the patterns shown, just mention the one you would prefer in the comment. I will leave the contest open until Friday afternoon at 5PM.

Don't forget to check back Friday to see if you're a winner. Winners can email me with the email address they want the pattern sent to.

All of the patterns are easy to make and great for a beginner. They have detailed instructions and lots of pictures.

Tana Tutu Dress - Sizes 1 through 4

Karen Capri Pants and Halter Top - Sizes 1 through 4

Annette Reversible Sundress Pattern - Sizes 6 months to 5

Karen Capri Pants & Halter Top Pattern and 3 Pattern Bundle Pack

The Karen Capri Pants and Halter Top Pattern is complete and now available in my Etsy shop. I am so blessed to have many friends with precious little girls that I can use for my models. The green set is a size 1 and the floral yellow is a size 3.

I also listed a 3 Pattern Bundle Pack that includes the 3 clothing patterns I have - Annette Reversible Sundress (Sizes 1/2 through 5), Tana Tutu Dress (Sizes 1 -4 ) and Karen Capri Pants and Halter Top (Sizes 1-4) at a savings of 30%.

Spring is approaching fast and with these 3 patterns, you could make an entire wardrobe for the Spring & Summer or a special Easter outfit. All three patterns are easy to make even for the beginner. I also include my email address for any questions.

Karen Capri and Halter Top Pattern Model

This past weekend I went to a friend's house to take pictures of her daughter in an outfit made from my new pattern - Karen Capri Pants and Halter Top that will be out in the next few weeks. She loves to take pictures so we were able to get some really cute shots of her. Isn't she adorable?

Another Karen Capri Outfit

This is another outfit I made from the new epattern I'm working on. This one is a Size 1. I lined the top with the same fabric as the rest of the outfit and because of the way it is made can be worn on either side. This weekend I am hoping to take some pictures of the outfit on a friend's daughter for the cover.