Boo Y'all

Boo Y'all! I have been wanting to make this shirt since last Halloween season. I saw it on a Halloween wall decoration and thought it would be cute for Fall parties and running around. I don't get into the whole costume thing so this is about it for me. I've had a really busy weekend of sewing projects and lots and lots of Birthday Shirts. This boy color stripe just turned out great and I love the alternating letter colors.

Witches boots took a little practice especially since I was using the wrong thread at first but thats how you learn. Next up "a family of pumpkins" order for Fall family photos.

Pretty Patterns

To solve my husky issue, I searched the internet for variations on the typical John Jon design. I found one that might be the ticket if I can get up the nerve to tackle a real pattern.

The Children's Corner in Nashville, TN has a great selection of traditional clothing patterns for all sizes. Better yet most of them are lined. I found two rompers that have a little empire yoke area and then gather some to form the waist and leg.

"Children's Corner"

Husky Sizes

You've all seen the pictures of my willing model, Dylan, and the inspiration for SweetBottom sewing. Last Friday evening, I attempted to squeeze my sweet little 24 pound 9 month old butterball into a cute seersucker embroidered Jon Jon. Let's just say, it was akin to trying to shove a king size pillow into a standard size pillow sham. Neither of us enjoyed the experience but it got me thinking......I can sew - make my own "husky" sized cotton dress John Jons and Long All's.

For those of you who don't know what these are, they are wardrobe stable for any little southern boy. Crisp cotton, gingham, seersucker summer fabrics or corduroy for the winter, these comfortable sleeveless outfits are a classic. But they don't come in husky sizes! I have always felt that adding Jon Jon / Long All offerings to my customers was essential for my online business. In due time! However, in my research for wholesale blank distributors, I have not been able to find a company that can provide these with a little "extra room" in the midsection.

Check back often to see my progress. If you know of any one who might need something like this , send em' my way.

Happy Third Birthday Reece!

For Reece's third birthday he asked for a Thomas Cake, a BIG Thomas cake. Against everything I believe in, I decided to make it a "theme" birthday and train up the house like the TV series. I made Reece had his very own Train Tee and a matching Balloon Tee for me. Happy Third Birthday my sweet little boy!