The Imaginative Seamstress

When my Sisters and I were little, my Papa, (my Mom's Dad) gave my Mom some vintage Strawberry Shortcake fabric that he'd gotten at auction. Mom, knowing that we were moving to a new home, started planning the girl's room in Strawberry Shortcake. She put a wanted ad in the paper for vintage strawberry shortcake things, and used the fabric to make our blankets, valences, wall hangings, pillow cases, etc... The woman's ability to plan and craft things is amazing!!! When my Sisters and I outgrew the Strawberry Shortcake, it was all put in boxes to be kept for when one of us girls would have girls of our own. And since I loved it most, it was kind of understood that I would keep it. As it were, my first two babies were girls, and now their room is decked out in Strawberry Shortcake :-)  Over the years, before I was even married, I collected more Strawberry Shortcake things and fabrics. I am not going to use all of the fabrics and will de-stash some, but I was really happy t...

 This question has been asked of me constantly, as ladies are trying to measure themselves for a custom fit suit. Mostly we would run into issues when I asked for the torso length measurement. They want to know how to do that, and I usually explain and send them an example photo of someone taking that measurement. They're not my photos so I didn't feel like I should post them on my blog. I needed one of my own, so I took some, and had my sis-in-law help me with one of the pics. (As she so nicely decided to drop by as I was trying to take pictures of myself!!)  I don't like stressing over whether or not the bodice is going to be the wrong length!  Like if I'm not totally sure they measured right, and that scares me to death! I mean, if its wrong, then I make the suit wrong!! I was struggling with this most recently when someone gave me their torso/body length and it seemed short to me. I wondered if she knew where she was supposed to measure to? But I've also wonde...

Most of the time, I've not met the people who order from me. But recently I was so flattered to receive orders from 2 friends. And one of these friends I was particularly surprised to get an order from. The reason I was surprised, is that I know she could make her own suit if she wanted to. I've seen suits she has made. So she either didn't have the time, or she thought that I would do a great job! Either way, I'm flattered that she wanted me to make her a suit :-) Totally honored to be entrusted with making their suits! This is her suit...  And this is her Sister In Law's suit...

Prepping to send out a few orders tomorrow. I took pictures of 2 of the suits so far. I know I've not posted in a loooong time!!! Its been a very wild past month. They say when it rains, it pours! And well, it must be true. I first found out that I needed a root canal, and that happens this week. Then, the very next day, my daddy was in an accident that put him in the hospital, in critical condition. Shortly after that, my hubby totaled his truck. The truck being totaled put it over the top for me. Too much to handle at one time! These days, any one extra thing that goes wrong makes me melt into an emotional puddle... for example, me crying on the State Trooper who pulled me over because I wasn't paying attention to my speed. Poor guy, I told him, it wasn't him that made me cry. I got a warning is all. Still didn't help my mood :-P Its been a rough time, and we're not though it. But in everything, the Lord has been gracious to all of us. Many people have loved on ...