New Sewing Pattern Released!!

Praise God the problem is fixed!!!!! Can you believe it was as simple as I had put a little "t" in stead of a Capital "T" in the product section!! I'll take small problems like that anyday!

So HOPE JOY Bubble Top is now available at SewSensible and will be available at YCMT shortly. I have also added two pattern collections which include HOPE JOY. You will now see that if you press Boutique Sewing Patterns you will be directed to a page that has Individual Sewing Patterns and Pattern Collections. The two new pattern collection is a HOPE JOY Two Pattern Collection and a HOPE JOY Three Pattern Collection.

Please let me know if you have any problems downloading. After paypal purchase, wait a few seconds and paypal will provide the download link. If you miss this link, you will also receive an email with the links. If you have any questions about the pattern, please let me know! It is pretty simple! Also, feel free to send me your awesome Mommy and GrandMommy and Aunt creations!!

Below are from two awesome Mommies who tested my pattern. Thanks so much! Your models are precious!

NOTE: I changed the placement of the straps a couple of days ago. This is where you can really customize the look. If you make HOPE JOY and would rather your straps be closer to the neck or further from the neck, then you can make adjustments. The sizes I have are average so the best part about sewing is that you can customize the fit to your child! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

HOPE JOY Bubble Top Size 6years - 7years

HOPE JOY Bubble Top 6 months - 12 months

HOPE JOY Bubble Top Sewing Pattern!

Ok, I have to admit that the technology side to this business just frustrates me!! I don't know what I am doing so I am relying on others for help. It can be a little bit stressful especially with four children running around while you are trying to figure this out! With that said, I have been trying all morning to put my new pattern on my website along with two pattern collections. I apologize to you who have emailed me wondering when HOPE JOY will be available. As soon as I get this download corrected on my site, it will be ready which I am hoping is tonight! I will post as soon as it is ready!

Betsey/Joey Shorts (Reversible Option)

My friend, Nanoo Designs, has her newest sewing pattern, Betsey/Joey Shorts now available on YCMT! They are super cute and super easy with lots of options for both girls and boys!! This would be a great sewing pattern to use to match your prince with your little princess!

Dress Top Sewing Pattern!

Here is a precious Mommy creation using SewSensible's Dress Top sewing pattern! Here is what this Mommy said, "Hey Aimee!I just wanted to send you an email and say THANK YOU!! I've only had my sewing machine a few weeks and I had NEVER sewn anything besides scraps in my life until I bought this pattern!! It was so simple and turned out really well. I made it in just a few hours! Thanks for taking the time to make these patterns so simple and yet still be so cute."

Thanks so much, C, for blessing me with these kind words and for these adorable pictures of your precious 10 month old!! This is why I do what I do!! I just love to hear how "newbie" sewing Moms are doing this! Congratulations for all that you are doing!! Isn't it so rewarding to see your children or grandchildren wear something you created! :)

Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern!

Ok, after an intense orphan adoption summit, it was great to get this email from Beth when I got home!! Here is what Beth said and here is her precious Granddaughter in her awesome GrandMommy creation using SewSensible's Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern!!

"Hi Aimee'...... I just had to post this latest outfit before I'm discovered by an 'Intervention Crew' who'll send me to the nearest Sew Sensible Rehab Center. Your patterns are so addictive and versatile I find myself spending a great deal of time each day thinking up new ways to use them....... hence my new creation..... Can-can Corset Cutie. The top is a reversible corset and the 'pantaloons' are your Boutique Bottoms pattern. My youngest granddaughter is 7 months old so I've made a tuck in the bottoms (right under the ruffle) where a thread can be clipped which will lengthen the bottoms about an inch as she grows. Thank you again for these wonderful patterns and your encouraging, fun website! God's richest blessings and favor, Beth

Thanks so much, Beth, for your email and these awesome pictures! Love what you did and your Granddaughter is so beautiful!! You will never know how truly refreshing this email was!!

SewSensible

Hello! I have missed SewSensible! For the past three days, Tommy and I have been at the 4th orphan adoption summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! I am sitting at the Tampa airport right now waiting for our delayed flight! I miss my children so much but the time with Tommy has been great. We are actually extremely tired. We literally have been in the summit since Thursday afternoon non stop. As some of you know, six of our eight children are adopted. Our passion is orphans and adoption so this summit was amazing for us and we are coming home with big dreams for the children in foster care and the children in orphanages. Anyway, I am also ready to release my next pattern which will hopefully be the beginning of next week. In the meantime, if any of you have a heart for the orphan then visit the Christian Alliance for Orphans! You will not regret it! Also, I will be speaking more about our plans on our orphan adoption blog "His Heart for Orphans".

FAITH Double Layer Dress Top sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern!

Ohhh, look at this sweet little baby!! S, thank you so much for blessing me with these pictures! This is an awesome Mommy creation using SewSensible's FAITH Double Layer Dress Top sewing pattern and the Boutique Bottoms!

Here is what this Mommy said, "Dear Aimee, Thank for taking the time to make these patterns so easy. I just got back into sewing after 10 years of nothing. I finally have a little girl to practice on! Here's a picture of her in the Faith Double-layer top with boutique bottoms. She's 5 months so I'll have years of fun sewing!"

S, that is the time I started sewing for one of my daughters Grace! Our other two we did not receive until they were 22 months old from Peru so I did not get to dress them as babies! I am making up for the lost years though!! :)

OPTION TO BOUTIQUE BOTTOMS: Here is a great option to the Boutique Bottoms! I don't have the instructions in the eBook but if you are making an outfit using FAITH Double Layer Dress Top and the Boutique Bottoms then consider making a 2" band at the bottom of the legs instead of the ruffle! Of course, my plans are to add an addendum to the Boutique Bottoms in the future with this information. It is not that difficult and you might can google this to see how to do it. The Band on the Bottoms matches the FAITH Dress so well! The ruffles look cute with anything.....this is just another option!!

Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern!

Here are the cutest two outfits made by Kristi of SunnyPond Designs using SewSensible's Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms sewing patterns! Cute Cute, Kristi!! Thank you so much for blessing me with these pictures!! I just love the addition of lace to the bottoms! Kristi also has some pretty cute handbags and totes on her site. When you finish reading here, click her site above and go browse her etsy shop!! I believe you will enjoy seeing what she has for sale!

FAITH Double Layer Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern

Ok, I have to put pretty much all of this email because it is just so funny!! B, I hope you don't mind that I am putting your email here. I just laughed when I read it and I believe it will bless others who read it. This is two pictures of an awesome GrandMommy custom creation using SewSensible's FAITH sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern!! Too too cute!! Love the fabric combination!

Here is what this GrandMommy said, "Hi Aimee'........ I just love visiting your website and am having a blast making these sets from your patterns! I am completely convinced that my 'NeverBeforeEverTouchedASewingMachineHusband' could follow your patterns and create darling outfits for our granddaughters! Of course his choice of fabrics could be his undoing since a tent canvas with wide mouth bass burlap overlay Faith top probably wouldn't appeal to many little ladies. I could be wrong since my last trip to the mall revealed a group of neo-teen lassies with, honest to goodness, spinner bait earrings.......hehehe Anyway, I did want to show you my latest creation using the Faith top and Boutique Bottoms patterns created for our middle granddaughter. My daughter in law is so excited to try it on that little punkin and my daughter is anxiously awaiting a set for her daughter, our youngest granddaughter. Thank you again for your hard work in creating these beautiful, detailed and perfectly displayed patterns! They are a joy to follow and their creations a blessing to give."

Thank you, B, for just a joy of an email and blessing me with these pictures!!

New Sewing Pattern!

Here is the cover of my new sewing pattern: HOPE JOY Bubble Top! I still have to complete the instructions and the description so I am not sure if I will have it before next weekend. My goal is to have it ready by Wednesday but that may be too soon for me. Anyway, I am very happy with the way it turned out and it was the perfect other option for the Twirl SKORT!! However, it would look great with a pair of ruffled jeans or even a matching Boutique Bottoms!! Oh, and this sewing pattern goes up to size 7. All my other ones go up to size 6.

Grace is my model for this pattern. It was her turn since Rose was the cover model for FAITH. Yes, I had to bribe her with some gum to finish these pictures but overall she did a great job!!!!! I know.....I am a little biased!

Ok, on a side note..... I finally made me a top this weekend!! Woo hooo! I decided to go ahead and make a matching Mommy Bubble Top and I have to say that after making it I cannot believe I actually thought I would look good in a BUBBLE TOP!!!!! What woman wants to add pounds with a Bubble shirt!!!!! :) And I used my good Ginger Blossom fabric. I should have known better! Anyway, it was fun to finally sew something for me and I know I want to do it again! Eventually I do want to make me a pair of Boutique Bottoms without the ruffles of course. One day!!

Dress Top Sewing Pattern!

Oooooo, those cheeks!! So cute! Here is an awesome Mommy creation using SewSensible's Dress Top Sewing Pattern. Thanks so much, D, for blessing me with these pictures!! Cute cute cute!!!!!

HOPE JOY Bubble Top and Twirl SKORT sewing patterns!

Well, remember when my sweet Mom came over the other day and watched my children that were home to let me start my next sewing patter? She also decided that afternoon to take two of our girls with her so for the past two days I have only had two children at home during the day!!!!! This is huge for me because normally I have four at home so this has allowed me to get busy!! :) I wrote out the instructions last night and today I was able to sew the Twirl SKORT to match my HOPE JOY Bubble Top. This is the outfit that will be part of the cover. Oh, and a big thank you to the Holy Spirit who I just know lullabied my sweet one year old to sleep for a great morning nap that allowed me to sew this SKORT! And I am not kidding, as soon as I sewed the last stitch of the last step to complete my sewing project, Elijah woke up!!!!! Now that is no coincidence to me! Thanks, Mom, and thank you, Lord, for giving me this time! :)

Ok, this last picture has absolutely nothing to do with sewing but as I was outside taking pictures of the skort and bubble top I thought you might like to see what I drive on a daily basis!! :) This is our family van and the car I drive to Walmart when I am by myself. HUGE!!!!! During the beginning of our marriage I used to tell Tommy that no way would I ever drive a utility vehicle. Because, you know, I was wayyyyy to cool for a utility vehicle!! Well, God showed me..... He let me know I do not drive a utility vehicle..... now it is just a commercial looking 10 passenger white church-looking van!!!!! LOL He does have a humor you know! I have no more pride!!!!! LOL If some of you are just finding this blog and don't really know me and why I would need such a beautiful big white van. You can visit me here! :)

Be blessed today! :)

My New Sewing Pattern!!

Well!!!!! I am so excited about this new sewing pattern. I have been thinking about what would look good with the Twirl SKORT. The Dress Tops really do not do it because you don't get to see the look of the whole SKORT. The most popular shirt has been a custom applique tee or just a plain tee. As cute as that is, I wanted more options and that is how I came up with this Top. It will look awesome with the Twirl SKORT or with a coordinating Boutique Bottoms or with a cute pair of ruffled jeans (which I know I still need to write!) So here it is!!

HOPE JOY Bubble Top

My plan is to complete everything by this weekend. :) And I have to give a BIG BIG Thank you to my Mom!!!!! I have been talking to her about my next pattern and how I just could not find the time and so she called me this morning and told me it had been on her mind through the night and that she was on her way over to my home to watch the toddlers so that I could start it!!!!! I was able to sew it, take all the pictures, and now I need to write the instructions and design the cover. Thank you thank you thank you, My Mother!!!!! But of course Mom would want to do this with enthusiasm since she had waited for years and years for her daughter (me) to love sewing as much as she does!!!!! So don't give up Moms who want their daughter to love sewing..... I am hope that they can love it one day!! :) I'll give the story behind HOPE JOY in my next post!

FAITH sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern!

Look how cute this little princess is!! So sweet!! Here is an awesome Mommy custom creation using SewSensible's FAITH Double Layer Dress Top sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern. Thanks, P, for blessing me with these pictures and I am doing the Happy Dance with you!! :)

Dress Top, Boutique Bottoms, and Twirl SKORT sewing patterns!

The Cow Says Moo Boutique Skort, Shirt and Bow

Here is a cute cute custom Twirl SKORT outfit using SewSensible's Twirl SKORT sewing pattern! To find out more about the details of this outfit by Purse'n ality Plus click here! Thank you, Tami, for sending me these pictures!! I love the outfit and your daughter looks so cute modeling it!!

And here is another Mommy custom creation using SewSensible's Dress Top sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern. Ok, now don't you just want to kiss those cute cheeks!! Thanks so much, D, for blessing me with these pictures! I love seeing the love that goes into all these super cute Mommy creations!!

FAITH sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern with a Lemon Twist!

FRESH LEMONADE

Ok, I have to show you the CUTEST outfit my sewing friend made: FRESH LEMONADE!! First, let me tell you about Melanie! She has a gift of edification, exhortation, and encouragement! If you are remotely feeling the slightest bit down email Melanie because she will make you feel great in no time flat!! I met her through my SewSensible blog and have come to look forward to her emails! See, SewSensible is more than just ol'patterns, it's a place where we Mommies and GrandMommies and Aunts can break free from the weight of this world and take a much needed breather. I know for me, sewing helps me get balanced again especially after a long day of disciplining and training my children in the way they should go!! It is exhausting at times!! And I know I am not alone. Anyway, Melanie kept me in suspense all night and then I was gone all day but just now this is what I got to see!

I had to put all of them because I just could not leave one out! :) Melanie used SewSensible's FAITH sewing pattern and Boutique Bottoms sewing pattern. The Twist is not only in the cutest embroidered Lemonade Stand but also in the Bottoms. I love how creative she is (and some inspiration from her husband! :) Instead of adding ruffles to the Boutique Bottoms she added elastic in the leg as well as ric rac!! OK, this is a super cute outfit!! Melanie, it is time to go in business for yourself with these creations! Your daughter seems to be a natural at modeling :) And if you are interested in purchasing this adorable outfit you may click here!

Side note: I have been researching embroidery machines and talking with Melanie and I am definite that I will be expanding SewSensible down digital embroidery path! I cannot wait! I look forward to partnering my sewing patterns with some custom embroidery designs!! And if you did not know yet, You Can Make This! has a new sister site coming called SWAK Embroidery! There will be free ebooks on how to embroidery for all of you who may be interested. They have a newsletter right now to sign up for. Sign up here!

Thanks so much, Melanie, for an incredible outfit!!!!! You totally went above and beyond on this one!

Dress Top Sewing Pattern and Boutique Bottoms Sewing Pattern and FAITH Double Layer Dress Top!

When it rains it pours and in this case it is pouring awesome Mommy and GrandMommy creations!! Blessings, blessings, blessings!!


The first picture is an awesome GrandMommy custom creation using SewSensible's Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms sewing patterns!! Here is what this GrandMommy said, "Thank you for such easy, easy to follow patterns." Thanks so much, B, for the beautiful outfit picture and kind words! And I love the fabric you used!! I am all about pink!!

Then I received this picture of a beautiful Mommy custom creation using SewSensible's FAITH Double Layer Dress Top sewing pattern. Here is what this Mommy said, "Here are the FAITH tops I made last night. SO QUICK...perfect for a beginner. I got compliments ALL day long! Thanks again!" Thanks so much, KK, for more of your awesome Mommy creations!! And thanks too for the kind words! And your daughters continue to shine like princess'. I love your coordinating fabric too! Very cute for a girl's dress!

And then I received this picture of an awesome Mommy Birthday custom creation using Sewsensible's Dress Top and Boutique Bottoms sewing patterns!! Here is what this Mommy said, "Hi! Just a few days ago I purchased three of your patterns (boutique dress top, boutique bottoms, and twirl skort) I made the dress top and bottoms for my little princess to wear for her 4th birthday (yesterday!). She was so excited and I just love them!! I just wanted to share a picture of Princess R in her new royal outfit. Thank you for producing such great and easy to make patterns! I can not wait to make the twirl skort." Thank you, J, for the awesome picture and I am touched you chose my patterns for your princess' birthday outfit!! :) Your daughter is beautiful and your fabric chose is so soft and pretty on her!

Ok, if you have a Mommy or GrandMommy custom creation you want to show off then please email it to me!!!!! They always bless me tremendously!

Betsey Joey Shorts for girls and boys!

I will definitely need a bigger picture! Nanette, please send me a jpeg!! :) Here is Nanoo's newest sewing pattern: Betsey Joey Shorts!! These are awesome AND reversible if you want! For Girls and Boys, three lengths, four options to change them up!! They are currently available for purchase at her Etsy store and will be available at You Can Make This! shortly!! (No pun intended!! :)

Here is the Description:

Betsey/Joey Shorts Pattern by Nanoo Designs for boys and girls has lots of possibilities. Included are instructions for a non reversible and reversible style in three lengths plus options for ribbon ties, side stripes, ruffles or trim. Included with the instructions for this easy to make pattern are lots of pictures of completed styles to help stir your creativity. Included with patterns sizes 1 through 4 are 29 pages of instructions, over 100 pictures illustrating each step and pictures of completed shorts in the different styles.

New Sewing Pattern Name!

JOY

Here it is: my new sewing pattern name! Of course there is a story behind this name which I will gladly tell you in a coming post! But for now, I couldn't be more happy with my new sewing pattern's name!

Fabric for my next Sewing Pattern!

It is here!!!!! I am so excited to have seen the UPS man walking to my door with this box in his hand! I love this Ginger Blossom collection fabric! I cannot wait to make this top which I have not named yet to go with the Twirl SKORT! It will also look adorable with a pair of Boutique Bottoms! I really want to say that Fat Quarter Shop goes above and beyond for their customer's online shopping experience! I have bought from several fabric shops and they by far have the best service and their attention to detail is awesome! Thank you, Kimberly!

FAITH Double Layer Dress Top Sewing Pattern!

How adorable!! Laura from www.lauramitchum.com sent me these precious pictures of her Mommy creation using FAITH Double Layer Dress Top Sewing Pattern. She used an old skirt she had and I just think that was just an awesome idea!! Laura, your daughter is just too cute and your Mommy creation is awesome!! Laura was one of my contest winners! Thanks so much for the pictures!! What a blessing and I love the tea party with Kitty!!

Here is what Laura said, "Your pattern was perfect! Thank you again for the patterns."