I am planning on posting about Liam's blessing tomorrow. But, I wanted to dedicate a post to his blessing outfit. Two or so years ago when I was deciding whether to buy a wedding dress, one of my reasons for not buying one was what to do with it after the wedding. The idea popped into my head that I could use my wedding dress to make blessing outfits for my children. So, this past Spring, I ordered some blessing outfit patterns from ebay and cut up my wedding dress! Because Liam came early, I didn't have time to finish it before he was born, but I did finish it in plenty of time for the blessing. I was (and still am) quite proud of myself. The cute little buttons on the vest are from the back of my dress and I even used the lining from the bodice of my dress to line the vest and bodice (is it a bodice?) of his outfit. My other moment of pride was when I altered the pattern to include buttons on the inside of the legs. I knew that easy access would be essential should a diaper change be necessary during the service!
More on the blessing tomorrow!
3 comments:
I am so impressed that you designed and sewed Liam's blessing outfit. What a talented and hardworking mom! This would have been so overwhelming and impossible for me. I am still amazed that you were able to create this beautiful piece of clothing. And that you made it from your wedding dress. How precious!
What an awesome idea because what do you do with your dress after your wedding NOTHING! It just sits and gets dusty! His little outfit is darling and for a moment you made me wish I could sew!
I'm sure it's not on purpose but you forgot to mention how his Aunt Megan came and helped you and encourage you to finish it! haha. You are amazing and I'm not sure I tell you enough what a great example you are of an awesome mom! It was fun to watch you cut the pieces up and sew it together and how excited you would get it as it all came together. Love you!
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