Sewing Pattern Giveaway!!

Ok, I am ready to give away some patterns!! I am going to try something different this time. I am going to pick a random number from the comments of this post which should be interesting since my comment per post is very very small!! LOL I will leave this post up until tomorrow at 5p. I will then get one of my children to draw several random numbers. The commentors numbers that are picked will get to receive two of my patterns for free!! I believe I will do this for 3 commentors (is commentors with an "o" or an "e"??) Anyway, the winners will be able to choose two of the following patterns:

All in One Sewing Pattern

Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern

Dress Top Sewing Pattern

Twirl SKORT Sewing Pattern

FAITH Double Layer Sewing Pattern

Boutique Easter Basket Sewing Pattern

If this is your first time here and you have never sewn more than a pillow or a curtain then I believe you will enjoy my patterns! I design them with the beginner in mind. Be Blessed!!

Ok.....it starts now!

FAITH Sewing Pattern Creation!

Ok, I am so excited to get my first FAITH Custom Creation!! Thank you so much, H, for sending this to me!! I love the color combination and this is what H said, "the pattern was very easy to create, and the directions crystal clear. It's a very versatile pattern that could be adapted in a hundred ways!"

If any of you have already made a creation with FAITH, I would love to post a picture of your custom creation! Please send it to sewsensible@sewsensible.net. It would be a blessing! jAlso, there are two ways to tie the back: you can go straight over the shoulders and put through loops and tie a bow or you can criss cross the back and put straps in opposite loops. Both make a cute look!

Blog Party!!

Hello, girls!! This is my first blog party and how exciting!!!!! Welcome to my sewing blog! My name is Aimee'. I am first God's child. Second, I am Tommy's wife. Third, I am Mom to our 8 precious children God blessed us with through adoption and birth and a Grand Mommy to two sweet little girls. And last I am a daughter, daughter in law, sister, sister in law, cousin, aunt, and friend!! I have three blogs which gives away my passions in life: My Family Blog, Our Orphan Adoption Blog, and my Sewing Blog which you are here! Feel free to visit the other two if you have time! I hope you enjoy your visit and I look forward to visiting you!! Please feel free to leave a comment!

If any of you want to join the Blog Party, visit here! And look for some of these cool prizes:

14 — 12X12 Custom Wall CanvasProvided by: JuJu Beane Boutique

20 — $50 gift certificate to PaperliciousProvided by: Paperlicious.com

24 — Blog DesignProvided by: Sweet ‘n Simple Design (which I would love to win for our orphan adoption blog!!)

32 — Living The Dream Mom T-Shirt

45 — Custom Blog DesignProvided by: Summer

59 — $25 CashProvided by: Lori

67 — Blog MakeoverProvided by: Shauna

71 — $40 credits for 2 winners - toward their new website or blog designProvided by: Revka & Linda of RS Designs

Any one of these would be great to win but I guess the one I would want the most would be a blog design for our orphan adoption blog: His Heart for Orphans!

New Sewing Pattern!

FAITH is here!!!!! I am so happy to say that FAITH is now available on my website and will be available on You Can Make This in two weeks. This one is size 6 months - 6 years. I will be adding sizes 7 years - 10 or 12 years this month and I will also be adding the jean ruffle this month. If you purchase FAITH on my site then I will send you the Jean Ruffle ebook for free as soon as it is available!

I have to give a HUGE thank you to John from Merchant Moms who goes beyond the call of duty to help his customers!! If you are interested in starting your own website and looking for a host, Merchant Moms is awesome!

FAITH's Description is below:

!!!!! NEW !!!!! FAITH Double Layer Dress Top
Designed with the beginner in mind! I believe you will love this sewing pattern! I know I do! I have designed FAITH to be very easy to sew but still give it that “Boutique” look. You will be amazed at how simple it is!! Easy and quick enough to sew for a cute custom look for your daughter, neice, or Granddaughter. FAITH is a Double Layer Dress Top that your little Princess will be excited to wear! This Dress Top would make a great Easter Present for your little Angel. Add a Bunny appliqué to give it that personal touch!


All of my sewing patterns are digital. They are eBooks that come with step-by-step instructions and many pictures to guide you along as you sew your boutique outfit! You will need free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and view your purchase. Get Free Adobe Reader here: http://www.adobe.com/

BUT, if for any reason you have problems with the instant download after purchase then let me know. It's technology so you never know what can happen!!

Boutique Easter Basket Sewing Pattern!

Ok, in one of my last posts I talked about the Boutique Easter Basket that was on the move! Well, she made it! You can view her in the hands of an adorable little "bunny" here on YouCanMakeThis! Check it out!!

Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern!

Here is a precious Mommy creation using some Dick and Jane fabric and SewSensible's Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms sewing patterns! Cute cute!! And the model is just as cute! Here is what this Mommy said, "It turned out so cute, and very easy to make. Thank you so much!"

Thanks, M, for sending in these pictures! What a blessing! I never get tired of seeing all the awesome custom creations all of you make! Keep them coming!!

FAITH Sewing Pattern!

Well, FAITH is almost here! I thought I would have her ready tonight but I am making a few small changes. Size 6 months - 6 years will be ready this week. I will have sizes 7 years - 10 or 12 years sometime this month!

I really love this dress! I believe it is simpler to sew than my Dress Top sewing pattern and that one is pretty simple! So, again, this one will be great for a beginner sewer who has minimal sewing skills!

Why the name FAITH? If any of you know me or know about my testimony then you can easily guess why I chose FAITH as the name of this dress. If you do not know my testimony and you would like to read it then feel free to visit my family blog and click on our adoption testimony in the right side bar. The scripture behind the name is Hebrews 11:1

"What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see."

This is the scripture that I stood on during my years of infertility! This is the scripture I stand on now. I love it and I know the truth behind it. Every part of my life is because of this scripture: my husband, my children, my marriage, my family's future. Now you know! :)

Tutu and Tie Party!

The Tutu Tie Party was a hit!! It was such a sweet little party! The little princess' enjoyed their tutus and our little men who braved the girly Tutu party loved their ties! We had a ballerina dvd playing for the girls, they had some one on one and got their fingernails polished, they had some cherry chapstick and some lotion for their hands, rings, bracelets, tiaras, and necklaces!! What a FUN day!! Oh, and I gave the boys some GI Joe military men with parachutes to keep them busy while the girls were busy being..... girls!!

Ties by PatchworKids. This was a very easy and fast pattern to sew! I plan to make more of these for my little men!

Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern!

Ok, can you say CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!! What an awesome "Mommy" creation! I received this in my email this morning. What a blessing! Thanks, A, for sending these pictures to me! Here is some of what she said, "I am having so much fun!!!!!" And it looks like it, A!! That looks like a totally fun outfit! I now want to make some outfits for my daughters just like this! LOL

Sewing Pattern Correction!

Boutique Easter Basket Sewing Pattern Correction:
It was brought to my attention yesterday that I stated the wrong yardage requirement for the Easter Basket stabilizer. I have that you need 1/2 yard but you will need a little under a yard. However, to be on the safe side and to allow for any accidental mistake, I would suggest purchasing one yard of the Extra Firm Peltex stabilizer!

Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern Correction:
Please make the following correction to the ruffle strip for the Boutique Bottoms. I have that you will cut two 6"X20" on fold but you will do better with two 6"X22" cut on the fold. This gives more gathering space. However, I normally cut all the way to the end just as not to waste any fabric!

Custom Boutique Easter Basket!

I was so inspired by K's last two Boutique Easter Baskets that I decided to try an applique like she did! When I sew, I sew for three at a time so applique is usually eliminated by me just because I like to keep it simple and finish all three outfits or sewing projects in one night. I had so much fun doing this basket with the bunny applique!! This Bunny will be traveling in the mail today. I'll post more about that in the coming days! K, yours are cuter, though!! :)

Custom Easter Basket Sewing Pattern

Here is a Custom Creation I am sure you will love as much as I do! Now this is ADORABLE!!!!! How cute are these two Custom Boutique Easter Baskets!! I was so blessed this morning when I saw this picture in my email! Truly this inspires me! Thank you, K, for sending this in! And this is one of those Mommies that gets busy. She purchased the pattern two days ago and made these two beauties yesterday! Wow! I am inspired!

FAITH Double Layer Dress Top and Ruffled Jeans Sewing Patterns!

Here is another look at the upcoming FAITH Double Layer Dress Top Sewing Pattern. I tried a smaller top band and I just rather the look of a 2" top band rather than a 1" top band, so I am going to stick with my original design! I have also decide to add "how to" add ruffles to your jeans. The Ruffled Jeans will be an addition to FAITH. I will also offer a TWO Pattern Collection of FAITH and the Boutique Bottoms sewing patterns and another TWO Pattern Collection of FAITH and the Twirl SKORT sewing patterns.

I can just see this as a Disney trip outfit for the girls!!

Twirl SKORT Twirl Skirt!

Here is just an adorable Custom Creation I received through the night or is it the adorable "model"! Too too cute! It makes me want to make some more Twirl SKORTS for my girls!! If any of you want to show off your Custom Creation, please don't hesitate to email it to me at sewsensible@sewsensible.net !! Thank you, J, for sending this picture to me. As I have said before, they really bless me!

New Sewing Pattern Coming Soon!

FAITH

Here is another sneak peak at my next dress top sewing pattern that will be coming soon: the FAITH Double Layer Dress Top. I have started working on the step by step instructions and have decided to start naming my patterns. The next three dresses will be Faith, Hope, and Love. I will be designing FAITH to go up to size 10. I have gotten several emails asking for bigger sizes. The reason I only have size 6m - 6 years is because that is the size of my younger children and it is so easy to call them to me to measure. My plan was to make bigger sizes as my children grew but your request has prompted me to begin now.

I have not written the description yet for FAITH but I will say it is an easy dress pattern that will be great for a sewing beginner! I hope to have everything finished in two weeks!

Karen Capri Set and My New Sewing Pattern!

Well, goal accomplished today!! I was able take pictures of Grace in Nanoo's new sewing pattern outfit, the Karen Capri and Halter Top Set! So cute an on Etsy! Grace and Rose really enjoy the "picture" attention from Mommy. And I really enjoy the blessing of getting to take my daughters pictures! Be sure to visit Nanoo and see all of her sewing patterns that are available. She also has custom dresses and outfits in her Etsy shop.

I was also able to start my next sewing pattern!! Here is a sneak peak below!! I have several ideas about some dresses and this was the one I chose to do first. I hope to have it ready in the next month. And it is also designed so that the sewing beginner can use it!

Tutu's and Ties!

Tutu's and Ties!! That is the theme of Grace's 3rd Birthday Party that will be in two weeks!! The ties because my sons will not be wearing the tutu! It will be a pink, Princess, Tutu and Tie Party! Girly, girly!

Last night I went to Nanoo's house for our monthly sewing night. I made this tutu which still needs elastic in the waistband, Nanoo finished her Messenger bag purse, and Dina completed her son's fleece blanket! I would have to say that through all the chit chat we actually got some sewing projects accomplished!! The menu was fried fish poboys, sour cream and onion chips, lots of fruit, and Boston Cream cupcakes. Yum!! Today I am working on my next sewing pattern dress and will be taking pictures of my girls in Nanoo's latest outfit, the Karen Capri and Halter Top, which will be available soon!

Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms sewing patterns!

Here are a few pictures of more Awesome Custom Creations! This awesome Mommy used the Dress Top with Ruffle sewing pattern and the Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern. Here is what she said,

"Hey Aimee, I just wanted to send you the first pics I
have of the outfits I made using your patterns! I LOVE THEM, they are soooo easy to use, and the results are wonderful! I can't wait for your new ones to come out!!! Thanks a bunch for making my sewing skills look SOOO GOOD!"

Thanks, T, for sending in the pictures!! They look awesome!

My Sewing Pattern Website and New Blog Look!

Just want to let you know, SewSensible website is ready! Paypal is the payment method which is safe and secure. The best feature is you will receive instant download once payment through paypal is made. I never see any of your payment information. You will be directed to Paypal's site and then back to SewSensible once payment is made. Also, if you have any questions about my patterns, I have created a Questions link in the sidebar of the website. Happy Sewing!!


Want to help me promote SewSensible Website? Feel free to grab the html code from the side bar and put it on your blog or website and, as a thank you, I'll send you my Custom Boutique Easter Basket sewing pattern! Either leave your email as a comment to this post or email me at sewsensible@sewsensible.net and let me know you linked me up!! Thanks SEW much!

Link me up and I will send you my Custom Boutique Easter Basket Sewing Pattern!!

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Also, I have a new blog look to match my website!

Boutique Easter Basket Sewing Pattern

How cute! This is a custom creation that someone sent in to the I Made This! section of YCMT! They used the Boutique Easter Basket Sewing Pattern. Just adorable!

Walt Disney Twirl SKORT skirt

Here is a Twirl SKORT I made for a friend of ours. It would be great paired with a white t-shirt and cute sandals or black boots! I used this same fabric to make my daughters a Dress Top for our trip to Disney World. I also appliqued a Mickey silouette.

Tana Tutu Dress Sewing Pattern

My friend, Nanette, from Nanoo Designs has her new dress sewing pattern available on YouCanMakeThis! and Etsy! I love this dress! It makes such an adorable dress. My girls have one and they love it especially the tutu at the bottom!! Plus it comes with a bonus Headband! Go check it out!

SewSensible Website!

Well, my website is up and running!! How exciting! Please go by and take a look!

Twirl SKORT Twirl Skirt Sewing Pattern

Here is another awesome customer creation!! What an awesome "Mommy" creation and an adorable model!! This Mommy used the Twirl SKORT Sewing Pattern.

Valentine's Basket!
My sister-in-law did it again!! Jenny used the Easter Basket sewing pattern to make precious Emma a Valentine's Day Basket!

Back from Vacation and Awesome Customer Creation!

Well, we made it back from Walt Disney World yesterday! I did not post anything about the trip because we wanted the trip to be a surprise for our children.....and it was!! I made the girls a Mickey outfit using the Dress Top sewing pattern. I already had them a pair of pants using the Boutique Bottoms. As soon as I download the pictures, I will post some of them! Last Wednesday, my husband and I picked up the older children at school. When we came home he sat all the children on the couch. He had a video recorder in his hand. They were so confused at why they were picked up from school early and why was their "PaPa" recording their every move right now!! He told them the vacation surprise and they.................... said nothing!!!!! They all had a blank look of confusion on their faces!!!!! You have to understand that five of them are 6 and under and our sweet 6 year old is special needs and the youngest is 1 year old. Our two older children, evidently, could not believe we were telling the truth!! We looked at them again and explained with lots of excitement that we were going to see Mickey and all his friends!!!!!!! Then the laughter and jumping came forth!!!!!!!!!! They got up from the couch and jumped and screamed and laughed!!!!! It was a great moment!


Disney was great!! Alot of work with seven children but my Mom came along and my husband had each day planned out minute by minute!! We even stayed the Magic hours in Magic Kingdom on the third day until 1am!! We are slowly getting back into our routine. I have relisted my sewing patterns on ebay and will try to educate myself on building my SewSensible website!



And in the meantime, I came home to see this beautiful custom outfit made by an awesome customer in my email inbox!! And what a beautiful model!!!

(Dress Top Sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern)