I used the same pattern I used for the pink floral jumpsuit to make Olivia a green jumpsuit for St. Patrick’s Day, and I embroidered the collar with green lady bugs. It was so cute. Unfortunately I did not get a picture of the completed jumpsuit.
In the Hoop Christmas Sundresses
I found a pattern for cute sundresses where the yoke is made completely in the hoop. I have made several of them. I thought it would look really cute in Christmas colors and if weather is chilly, a shirt could be worn under it. I also wanted to make matching ones for my granddaughter, Olivia, and her cousin, Ella…. Read More
Olivia’s Pink Floral Jumpsuit
I had some pink floral fabric left over from the office redecoration, Shabby Chic floral stripe, and I thought it would make a really cute jumpsuit for Olivia. The collars were made using a Brer Rabbit designs embroidery. I made a pink and white stripe bonnet to match as well. She looked really cute in it.
New Grandaughter Olivia’s First 2 Dresses
I have a new granddaughter, Olivia, due in July 2013, so I wanted to make her some special dresses. The first dress I made was a simple button front day gown out of pale pink batiste. I included double needle pintucks on both front sides and edged the neck and sleeves with lace. I also hand embroidered pink bullion… Read More
In the Hoop Sundresses
I found some of the cutest girl”s sundress patterns where the yoke is made completely on the embroidery machine, and then fabric gathered and attached for the skirt. It can be made so many different ways by adding ruffles, lace etc. to the skirt. The yokes are joined at the shoulder with laces through eyelets made when the yoke… Read More
Sewing Room Redecoration Part 2
After recovering the executive chair I then decided to recover the side chair that originally had a golden damask type cover Then I tackled the table/desk next. I was currently using a folding cafeteria type table, but wanted to have something a little nicer, so I purchased a pretty carved wooden desk to use, and had glass custom cut to… Read More
Applying Snap Tape
I am adding this entry more for my sake than for any other reason. Because some of my grandchildren are toddler”s, I have to apply snap tape to the crotch of their garments often, and I forget how I got it to work from one time to the next, so I took photos and a video last time to add… Read More
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