Thanksgiving Outfits

These are my cute little grandbabies wearing the Thanksgiving outfits I made for them. They keep me very busy and I am enjoying every minute I spend with them.  I decided a few days before Thanksgiving to make them matching outfits.  It was great to get in my sewing room.  

 The girls have reversible dresses made using the Sunny Wrap Dress pattern using Fabric Finders pique and my grandson's is made using the Johnny pattern.

This dress is made from the Annette Pattern.  I added straps instead of using the loops and ribbons at the shoulder as well as a ruffle.  

Dodie Sundress With An Added Ruffle

This was made using the Dodie Sundress Pattern with an added ruffle.  The red fabric is Robert Kaufman print called Metro Market.

McKensie Dress Customer Creation

A customer emailed me this picture of the dress she made using the McKensie Pattern.  It's a great pattern to use up scraps.  It takes very little fabric and you can mix and match patterns and prints.  The added buttons are a great touch.

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More Tester Pics for the Dodie Sundress Pattern

This is the Dodie Sundress made by Nicole at Cole's Creations.   

She added some buttons and trim to the bodice to give it a unique look.

The original draft was shorter so she added a ruffle for the needed length.  The final draft will be longer.

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Dodie Pattern Tester Pics

Here are a few pictures from testers of the Dodie Pattern.  The models are just too cute.  Dodie Pattern is close to being done and available soon..  

Dodie - New Pattern Coming Soon

I've been very busy lately.  I now have 3 grandchildren - a girl born in January and twins (boy and girl) born at the end of April.  Along with loving on the new babies, I have been working on a new pattern.  Of course, it's named after one of my grandbabies - Dodie.  It's a sundress in sizes 1 through 6.

It should be ready for testing next week.  I'll post when it is available.

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Sunny Wrap Dress - Customer Creation

I got these pictures in my email today from a customer in the UK. She used the Sunny Wrap Dress pattern and added the ribbon and button to the front. The dog print fabric is too cute and the wide polka dot ribbon add a great touch to the look. This little girl is so cute and seems to like her new dress.

Model in the Marley Dress Fall Look

One of my special little models wearing the Marley Dress used on the cover. She added the blue jean jacket and boots for a fall look.

Christmas Marley Dress

A Christmas themed dress I made for a gift using the Marley Pattern. The fabric is by Riley Blake.

One Day Sale - Two Patterns for the Price of One Sale

One Day Only

Two for the Price of One

Buy one Individual Pattern and Get One of Your Choice Free

Starting at 7AM (Central) on Friday, November 26th till 7am (Central) on Saturday, November 27th.

Purchase one $9.95 pattern in my Etsy Shop and get a second one for up to $9.95 free. Purchase one of the patterns and add a note to it telling me which one you want as the free one. (Single patterns only, does not include bundle/value packs)

Just in time for last minute holiday sewing or to get ready for Spring.

Short Vacation now back to Working on the new pattern

I spent a long weekend in Las Vegas this past week. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. Here are a few of the pictures.

There were beautiful fall decorations in the casinos.

Dessert at the Bellagio. Yum!

Elvis times 2 and me.

We visited the Pawn Shop where Pawn Stars is filmed.

Since I got back I have gotten most of the tester comments and some pictures for the new pattern, Marley. I will be working on revisions this week and weekend and taking a few more pictures for the instructions. The pattern cover will be next then I'll put it all together to make available to sell.

The Marley pattern will have lots of options to change the look. I am looking forward to seeing what customers do with it. I've gotten many pictures of items made with my patterns and the talent, creativity and ideas are awesome. I love getting pictures and hearing from customers.

Thanks to all my customers and internet friends for making this business so enjoyable.

New Pattern Coming Soon

My new pattern, Marley, will be sent to testers soon. It's a dress in sizes 1 - 6 named after my first grandchild, due to be born in mid January. I'll post a picture soon.

Karen Capri Top and Betsey/Joey Shorts

I'm so blessed to have such precious little girls to use for models. Besides being my model , this little one is like family. Love her!

She is wearing the Karen Capri Set and Betsey/Joey Reversible Shorts. The fabric is from Ikea.

Karesa Dress

The Karesa Dress was named after my niece. Here she is showing the dress she made for her niece's first birthday. Although she hadn't sewn in awhile, the dress came out great

Here a couple pictures of the little one in her birthday dress. Isn't she the cutest?

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.

Customer Creations - Betsey/Joey Shorts and McKensie Dress

Here are a couple of pictures I got today from a customer using the Betsey/Joey Shorts Pattern and McKensie Dress Pattern.

The coordinating applique is a nice touch to make the outfit complete.

This dress is a great canvas for embroidery as you can see. Love the ladybugs.

New Pattern, McKensie, Preview

Here is a preview of my new pattern, McKensie. It's a simple dress but has lots of possiblities to be creative. Using different combinations of fabrics, trims and embroidery can change the look. It is an easy pattern that sews together quickly. You'll want to make several. Since it is a jumper style dress, it can be used for all seasons.

The pattern has been sent to the testers and I am hoping to have it available to purchase by the end of June.
I am very fortunate to have friends with precious little girl's that model for me. She enjoyed the photo shoot and was very cooperative. Isn't she adorable. You may recognize her from the cover of a couple of my other patterns.

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.

Sunny Wrap Dress Customer Creation

This is a dress made by one of the military moms from a package I sent using the Sunny Wrap Dress. Her mom calls her "Bug-a-Boo" so the bug fabric was perfect for her.

She was picking flowers for her mom. How sweet.

Military Mom Customer Creation

Just got these pictures this morning from one of the military moms that I have been sending patterns and fabric too. She is enjoying the picture taking. The print on the front is Wizard of Oz. She used the Annette Reversible Sundress pattern.