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Hey Y'all! I'm Salinda. Welcome to my little piece of the South. I'm a sewing instructor and the seamstress behind PersonaliTy Children's Clothes. I'm crazy in love with my hubby and Momma to 2 spunky swimmers! I'm addicted to Sonic Cokes, my New Orleans Saints, and Jesus!
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Wardrobe contest-Day 1

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My oh my, where to start?

To get myself motivated, I’ll start with the Sugar Babe Set Pants, Top and Jacket. I’ve made this pattern before and here’s why I love it:
  1. The pants are light and loose–perfect for summers in Louisiana.
  2. The 2-inch elastic on the bottom of the tube is very flattering on my mommy tummy!
  3. The tube stays put!!!
  4. The jacket is a fun topper to the tube and looks dressy with slacks or cute with jeans.
  5. It’s easy and quick to sew!!!!

I’ll be making the pants 2 times, as they fit my lifestyle so well. They are quick to pull on in the morning, but look much classier than my jeans. They are cooler too! I plan to hem the black pair at a length appropriate for my black strappy heels. I will hem the grey pair (made from a mystery fabric) so that I can wear them with my black flats or flat sandels.

The tube top is (surprisingly) flattering on me. It will be cute, cute, cute with my jeans–that is, if my DH and I ever get to go out! Plus, when the tube is under the jacket, you can’t tell it’s a tube top. I can wear the tube top and jacket to church with either pair of pants. (Hush, nobody will ever know.)

The biggest reason I want to start with this set–I need to get a jump start on this. I’ve got 11 pieces to sew in 2 months. What was I thinking?!?!?!?!? Here I go!

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The Solution to My Dilemma

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The Solution to My Dilemma
I looked in my closet.
Ugh! I’ve nothing to wear.
“Where could those great clothes be?”
I began to despair!
Should I panic or cry?
Time to do something rash!
And then, in the corner
I find the answer–my stash!
There are my clothes, I see!
But they’re not cut or seamed!
Just lovingly folded,
Not the clothes that I’d dreamed.
Then on Pattern Review,
A Wardrobe Contest I spy
And a wardrobe I need,
So let’s give it a try!
Not dressy nor formal,
No office attire
For this everyday mom
Just the Basics! Quick! It’s dire!
I return to my stash
And each piece I caress,
Dreaming up my wardrobe:
What to sew? In what to dress?
Let’s see. I’ll need 4 tops.
Something cool and cute would do.
Plus I’ll need a tunic
And a knit top or two.
As for some great bottoms,
I’d like to flatter mine!
I’ll need great fitting pants
And a skirt that’s divine!
And the final piece I’ll need–
A great little black dress!
Something simple and cool
For Sunday’s. That’d be best!
I’ve chosen my fabrics.
Patterns ready to go!
Scissors sharp! Bobbins filled.
On your mark! Get set! Let’s sew!

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I discovered Etsy

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Have you discovered Etsy? I have, and I like it.

Etsy.com regards itself as “your place to buy and sell all things handmade.” As a mom who would like to make a few extra dollars selling custom-made children’s clothes, this sounds like a perfect fit. Plus, if I had a few extra shopping dollars, I have found the place to spend them.

Setting up an Etsy.com store was easy. Since I already had a PayPal account (who doesn’t), lots of pictures of my products, and a very strong desire to sell something, I gave it a shot. It takes about 5 steps and about 10 minutes per listing.

Another thing I love, I don’t spend most of profit trying to advertise. Taken directly from their site: “Sign up – free, your own shop – free, listing an item – 20 cents, selling – 3.5% fee. That’s it. All listings include up to 5 images. Listings stay up for 4 months.”

To find me, scroll down and view my Etsy gallery or visit http://www.personalitychildrens.etsy.com/.

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A Smattering of Christmas Sewing

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I spent a lot of time sewing and knitting Christmas gifts during the month of December. Here are a few of the gifts I created:

Fleece vests for my hubby, FIL, and LM. The BIL and nephew also got matching fleece Arkansas hats!

I finished fleece robes for my LM and my favorite little cousin. I also finished several for customers.

Wow, this was a first! This was my first sweater. I started it this summer for a dear friend who was expecting a baby. We all expected him to be a little bigger than he is, but it still bundles nicely.

And, this cool purse was a piece I finsihed for my dear friend. I actually had someone offer to buy it, but silly me, I didn’t sell. I’ve knitted 2 more since then!

Obviously, I used a lot of fleece! 25 yards in all!!! In addition to robes, scarves, hats, and vests, I made 2 “nap sacs”. These fleece blankets fold up into a handy carry bag.

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Ham for a Week!

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Last Friday, I was so proud of myself. I was browsing the meat department at our local super store with the big red dot, when I found Christmas hams marked down. I scored a 10# ham for less than $5!!!!!!! These are the honey baked, spiral cut, gift giving type hams, you know the ones. Anyway, after confirm the expiration dates (mid-Feb), I grabbed one of those suckers and ran straight home. Here’s our dinner menu from the past week:

Friday: Honey Baked Ham, Spiral Cut; Corn on the Cob; Green Beans; Texas Toast
Saturday: Ham Sandwiches; Pecan Pie; Coffee (My Daddy wanted Pie and Coffee)
Sunday: Ham Salad Picnic
Monday: No Ham Please
Tuesday: Mac & Cheese & Ham; Broccoli
Wednesday: Spinach and Ham Quiche
Thursday: 10 Bean Soup (seasoned with Ham)

That’s a lot of eating on $5! Now, if only I’d bought 2!