Chevrons! Simplicity 3546

Spiritual - God has entrusted to each one of us a share in the great redemptive work of Jesus.  As consecrated souls, we are especially called to cooperate in Christ's work. 

Sewing - Chevrons are everywhere this season.  This dress is made using  project runway Simplicity 3446 and two sizes of black chevrons on white by Riley Blake Designs.  Audrie will wear it with leggings and boots for Christmas.  It slips over the head and has a self tie closure in back. 

Red Houndstooth - Simplicity 2320

Spiritual -   O Jesus, I place my poor soul before You.  Fill me with the zeal which You had for the Father's works, with Your wholehearted, unconditional dedication to the mission he gave You.  But I need You to teach me how to make this zeal genuine and fruitful!  Divine Intimacy

 Sewing -  Gigi's Christmas dress made from red houndstooth by amyteets.  I used a project runway pattern, Simplicity 2320.  This is a size 3.  The trim is black spaghetti bias.

"Baby Dress" by Creations By Michie

Spiritual -  "May my voice loudly resound: with attentive mind may I contemplate You, my God, and with my words sing Your praises; it is right that a creature praise its Creator, for You created and redeemed us that we might praise You, although You do not need our praise."  Divine Intimacy 

Sewing - These heirloom day dresses were made by three "sit & sew" students, Kay, Kit, and Janice.  They have been sewing for years but are just learning heirloom sewing techniques.  They did such a great job, although there was a lot of "sighing" going on. lol  The little batiste dresses were made using "Baby Dress" by Creations By Michie.  The pattern has sizes newborn - 24 months and has three variations.  Instructions are detailed and clear.  Heirloom embroidery designs and instructions, and a slip pattern are included. 

Croquet Dresses by Oliver+s for Gigi

Spiritual -  The Word was made flesh for our salvation and happiness and for the Glory of God.


Sewing -  Both of these dresses were made from Oliver + s pattern, Croquet Dress.  This is a pattern that the beginning sewer would not have a problem with and is designed without any hand-sewing!  All  the seams are enclosed or serged.  Pictures of Gigi in them to follow.