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.

Babysitting and Sewing

I've mentioned my "adopted" grandkids before and this past Saturday I got a chance to babysit for 2 of the 3 sisters - the oldest sister and the new baby. The oldest is 8 and she wanted me to sew something for her. This is what we came up with. I used a halter dress pattern and changed it to make a shirt with a pair of elastic waist shorts. She was pleased and I thought it looked cute on her. We also made a couple of fleece blankets for her little sisters. She loves bringing home gifts for her family.
Here she is with he new baby sister who is only 6 weeks old.

I was able to love on this little one and even got a couple of smiles.

Karen Capri Top and Betsey/Joey Shorts Pattern

The hippo and stripe fabric are by Ikea. I found these and the dots in an Etsy shop online. I used the Karen Capri Set pattern for the top and Betsey/Joey Shorts pattern for the shorts. The shorts are reversible and can be worn on either the stripe side or dots.

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.

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.

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 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.