Entries from June 2009

June 6, 2009

Yet more seersucker bowties

OK, so we went to a massive fabric store yesterday and bought a few more varieties of seersucker patterns and colors.  This morning I made up a few more bowties.  

And even a twofer- Blue/Pink tie:

Who knew these little things could be so much fun?  
So, if you want one, you can choose your color [...]

June 5, 2009

Bowties Bowties Bowties!

Well, It seems that all of Andy’s seminary and twitter friends want seersucker bowties.  I’ve spent hours cutting fabric and interfacing and meticulously sewing the cute little things.  He’s taken about 15 orders in less than 24 hours.  I’m a bit overwhelmed but still having fun.  Sewing with the kids around is impossible so these [...]

June 5, 2009

Deacon’s Seersucker Jumper

Here’s the jumper I made the other day.  It really looks adorable on my little boy, doesn’t it?  This one is size 4T.

FYI- I purchased the pattern HERE.  It’s a great pattern ranging from size 0 to 4T with lots of great instructions and pictures.

June 4, 2009

Handmade Seersucker Bowtie

I know my northern readers won’t understand at all, but as the wife of a Presbyterian Minister, church clothes get lots of use at our house.  I bought a couple of yards of seersucker fabric to make a couple of rompers like these for the boys.  I know this is the last summer I’ll be [...]