Sunday, October 17, 2010

Bama Belle Dress

I made this dress for a Bama Belle debutante a few years back. The dress was supposed to be antebellum period. It was gorgeous and the girls' coloring was greatly accentuated by the dress. I would have chosen a different color but this is the color she and her mom wanted. It is from Butterick pattern 6195.



I TOLD y'all I could make more than Alabama stuff.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Denim Toddler Dress w/Contrast Yoke

I needed to show you guys I can make something other than Alabama stuff!! This is a lovely toddler dress made out of denim with a contrast yoke. I know you can't tell from the picture but the yoke is made from Christmas themed material. The dress is fully lined and has heavy duty snaps at the shoulder. I'm going to make a couple more that are all over denim and I'm going to embrioder applique a Christmas tree out of the same material on the bodice front. REAL CUTE!!



My girls keep begging me to have another baby so they can dress her. I tell them they have LOST THEIR MINDS!!!! No mo' babies from these hips. I tell them they'd better talk to their daddy but they said that defeats the purpose, they want her to live here with them so they'll get to ruin her. DELUSIONAL!


I think I'll upload some things I've already made, like a couple of pageant dresses, next. Stay tuned to see my true talent!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

My Scoodie, My Scoodie, Not My Scoodie

Just in time for Homecoming next week, if folks have gotten over yesterdays disappointment. While simple in appearance, this scarf + hoodie (hence, scoodie) is remarkably detailed. It is reversible and has a center panel down the middle of the hood which gives you enough room to wear a cap underneath if you are very cold natured. It's unisex but the guys will likely balk at wearing one. This is perfect for fall games. I know we're in Indian summer but it won't last much longer.





Not trying to commit blasphemy here, but the Auburn one is going to be prettier...imagine tiger print fleece. I am an equal opportunity sewer and I have been neglecting AU, probably to protect my neck in Tide country. BTW, darling daughter #1 has claimed THIS scoodie. They don't seem to realize they are cutting into mommy's profits!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

The Amazing Multi Scarf!!!

I can't believe how well this scarf turned out. I'm off to buy the rest of the cloth that exists in these colors (and don't worry, Tiger fans, I'll make some for you, too!). There are so many ways to wear this scarf. My darling daughter #2 has already claimed this one so I've got to get cracking on making some to sell. I need to make some in the local high school colors, too.







Hmmmm, lets see... Georgia - black and red. Auburn - blue and orange. LSU - purple and gold....$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!


I'm a girl determined to make some money so y'all get to buying!! Like my page on your facebook pages and tell your friends to like it on their pages. Mama gotta make some dough.

Next post... Scoodies!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Alabama "A" Potholder

Finally got around to the tailgating paraphernalia.


Pot holder on Houndstooth fabric with screen printed A. The pattern came from youcanmakethis.com (free), It really calls for quilting on both sides but I thought it would be too difficult to screen the front after it had been quilted, I’ve gotten really good at doing the screenprinting technique by marina_glory on BurdaStyle.com.

This is a REAL pot holder – it has the insulation that reflects heat away from your hand.


 
I had a lot of fun making these. It's neat screenprinting your own items. The technique is on BurdaStyle by marina_glory in case you want to try your hand at it (see my favorite places). My daughters and I are going to make T-shirts with our "Coat of Arms" and take a family photo.