What you will find and why you are here

Welcome to Sweet Bottom Sewing Company - Celebrating a life made simpler by sewing! For a while now, family and friends have asked me to post photos of the things I have made or can make so they could share them with their friends. What started out as a necessity, sewing, has become a great love and hobby and remains a constant adventure. I don't really follow patterns, I just have a feel for something and go with it. From bedding and window treatments to fun applique shirts and monogrammed towels, everything is done with love. Check out the Photo Galleries links below (on the left) to see more of my fun stuff! My FaceBook page is filled with albums of photos of custom orders of shirts, baby gifts, draperies and monogramming ideas.

You won't find just sewing stuff here either. It's become much more than that. Sweetbottom has become a part of our lives and that life is getting put down on the screen right alongside the flags and onesie dresses. Welcome Y'all.


Sunday, September 26, 2010

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.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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"

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

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!