I haven't been sewing garments for YEARS (except for the Itty Bitty dress for Audrey) and here is what I've been doing for the past week:
It's an Old Fashioned Baby Christening Gown for Audrey and it hasn't been completed yet. Plus I still need to make the slip and bonnet. The fabric is Batiste and there are things like "entredeux", "lace insertion" and embroidery that includes "bullion stitch", "feather stitch" and "pinstitch."
Baptism is July 18th - I can do it!
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We had a great weekend. Audrey had her first exposure to the pontoon and the lake on Saturday. She loved it. Mommy and Daddy had a chance to get in a good swim while Audrey slept and I held her.
Then on Sunday our guests decorated the pontoon and we were in the boat parade.
My niece looked pretty cute!
So did my brother!
Now back to sewing!
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Welcome back Mary. You knw there is a show on tv about heirloom sewing. I belive its Sewing with Martha or Marthas sewing room and its on PBS.
Can't wait to see the garment completed....
Looks like fun was had by all.
Looks like a very fun day!
Oh, French sewing techniques on the little baptismal dress! It's going to be loverly! Looks like you had a fantastic 4th on the lake. :-)
Oh it looks so delicate and lovely. I'm sure it will be lovely and what a gift....not only the child but the hand made Christening Gown too :)
Kelly
I can't to see your christening gown completed! Your start is lovely.
I made two christening gowns and enjoyed making each of them.....of course, this was awhile ago now. I'm sure the one for Audrey will be terrific.
that dress is going to be oh so sweet!!!!!
Those words sound serious, lol. You can do it, I'm cheering you on. Loved seeing the lovely photos.
Summer fun on the Lake.
You can do it. How precious that will be to have her christened in the gown you made.
Oh I can't wait to see the Christening gown all complete. It's going to be gorgeous! And hanging out on the lake. What fun!
Now that looks like a very fun weekend. What wonderful weather.
The gown so far is beautiful, what a special gift!
Oh Mary, that Christening Gown is beautiful...and what a wonderful heirloom it will become for Audrey to pass down to her children! I hope you'll post pics when you're finished.
Looks like you all had a wonderful time!
XOXO,
Cyndi
that looks like a fun and festive pontoon ride!
have fun with all your stitching on the gown. i'm sure it will be lovely!!!
Looks like you had a great time on the lake.
Looks like you all had a fabulous day and I can't wait to see the gown all finished!
What a sweet dress, can't wait to see if finished. Looks like a fun time had by all on the lake.
Oh my gosh...you are courageous! I used to sew complicated clothing, but gave it up for quilting. Much more fun for me as there is no possibility that I sew a sleeve on inside out when I'm making a quilt. lol
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