Vintage Baby Clothier

SUMMER FUN

7/28/2018

While children are out of school for the Summer, moms must think of activities to keep their kids busy and happy. There is something so special about summers filled with library trips, visits to the park, trips to the beach or the grandparents’ house, picnics, play dates, and lots of swimming. Nonetheless, housework and chores go on; and these can also be fun!
Here is my granddaughter helping on the farm while wearing my favorite apron style, vintage Simplicity #7060.
This apron also works as a dress saver for school work, cooking, art, or even household chores as in this case.
Enjoy!

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Happy 4th of July!

7/2/2018

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Wishing you a beautiful day of celebration and family fun!
This is another great holiday to celebrate in the company of family and friends, and to be thankful for the gift of freedom and for our nation.

Today, I like to share with you pattern Simplicity 6063, which is a cute shortall for boys. I like this pattern because it is very versatile and could be worn with or without a shirt.

I made the outfit with embroidered cotton seersucker, proper for the summer days and the playful activity of little boys. But if this pattern is made in solid pique with embroidered pockets and worn with a shirt ... it will be a Sunday outfit!
Enjoy!

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Welcome June

6/9/2018

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For almost 8 years I have been sewing on Etsy, and I have loved it! I’ve had the opportunity to work with many of you wonderful people. I thank you for making these years an incredible after-retirement experience.So many of you have shared wonderful pictures of your children with me at Vintage Baby Clothier. My Etsy site, Facebook page, and Instagram account, as well, are full of beautiful and delightful little children wearing my tiny clothes….and that makes my sewing so exciting. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
This month, in return, I would like to share with you a picture of myself and my family. We are celebrating 40 years of marriage this year (…I’m not getting old, though!.. just a little slower...) ;) And thank you again for trusting me with dressing your little ones.

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Happy May!

5/11/2018

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Finally the nice weather is here, and it’s time to think of walking to fun places like the park, the beach, and the playground. Or, as I prefer, just sit outside and enjoy Mother Nature from the comforts of the porch.
I’ve had all winter to think of summer outfits and I found a vintage pattern that I fell in love with: Simplicity 6894.
Now is the perfect time for it! It is a simple romper. When I made the original pattern, as gorgeous as it was, the buttons made diaper changing a hassle. So I’ve altered it into one piece. I love the way the little girl version looks— it is adorable!

My next post will be the same romper in the little boy version.
Today I want to share with you some of my spring findings: roses from my garden, a nest with 4 robin eggs (check out the beautiful color!) and dogwoods in bloom.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who have been blessed with this calling. There is no greater call for a woman. Much Happiness to All!

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Baby Bunnies

3/29/2018

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Spring has arrived, and the children are getting very excited about their Easter activities. During this season I like to spend time with family and celebrate the beauty of this holiday. For those of my friends who don’t celebrate Easter, please enjoy the bounty of beauty all around, from the simple sprouting of plants to the arrival of new babies in the animal kingdom… It is truly a joy to experience the coming of spring.

my backyard pots

Here I am sharing with you the McCall’s 2908 small bunny pattern (vintage). As usual, I have made a little modification and dressed the bunnies with baby clothes. Enjoy!

HAPPY EASTER!!

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Waiting for Spring

3/8/2018

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Winter at home

It was the middle of Winter (and I was longing for Spring), when I found a dress picture in Pinterest that caught my attention.
The dress picture said “pattern #106 by Creations by Michie.

Pinterest: Creations by Michie #106

My dress pattern has the pleats attached to a very small yoke and a large square collar that could be embroidered…. in this case, embroidered with a Spring motif. I liked the results and hope you enjoy it

My pattern

My dress pattern has the pleats attached to a very small yoke and a large square collar that could be embroidered…. in this case, embroidered with a Spring motif. I like the results and hope you enjoy it

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January: May all goals be accomplished!

1/4/2018

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This is the first thing I think when a new year begins: “I will fulfill my goals throughout the entire year.” But the tune inevitably changes by mid-June when I start to slow down regarding my resolutions and find myself needing a little extra willpower and stamina.
Nevertheless, this is my little bragging moment. Last year I gifted my 11 year old granddaughter a child-friendly sewing machine, hoping she might “get into” and enjoy sewing....so we started sewing lessons!

My wish came true as she embraced this fun activity with all her might. By the end of December she had made a quilt! (I helped her with the binding.) I am so impressed with her and thrilled that one of my hobbies is being passed down to the rising generation. I LOVE IT!

Teaching our skills to others, with the same passion and joy we perform them, could be a very gratifying resolution for this year.
I hope you enjoy 2018 with all your hobbies (skills and talents) and your family. Those are simple and true pleasures in life. May the pursuit of them be part of your 2018 goals.
God bless you all this year

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December Give Away

12/8/2017

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I celebrate with you the beauty of this Season, and wish you the very best for 2018!
I am sharing with you a "DECEMBER GIVE AWAY": A Summer Bonnet. It is made with cotton pique and seersucker, size 4T
All you have to do is to leave a "positive wish for 2018". My granddaughter will randomly pick a winner and it will be announced on Dec 25th, after which I will mail the bonnet to the winner.

I hope this is fun and that you enjoy this game (ruffle) as much as I have enjoyed working with you!! If you don’t have a little girl, then you may want to give this bonnet as a present to a much loved little girl.
For all my dear friends who do not celebrate Christmas…Have a WONDERFUL month of December and a BEAUTIFUL New Year…wishing you always the Best!
Much love!

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Happy Autumn

11/13/2017

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Now that autumn has arrived with all its splendor, it is time to enjoy all the fall activities associated with its beautiful weather.
Some people like to hike and enjoy different panoramas, others like to travel through scenic routes in the USA, and I…. like to take little trips to neighborhood towns to SHOP. And needless to say that "antique shops” are number one in my list.
This year I'd get to enjoy a different fall activity: I was invited by Hadleigh Grange (www.hadelighgrange.com) to participate in a craft show.

Hadleigh Grange would show hand-made goat milk soaps as well as their own organic alpaca and sheep wool yarns, which are completely beautiful and of exceptional quality!. And for my craft show display I have prepared a more colorful version of the Summer Strap dress and Summer Bonnets in several pique colors. I am sure this will be a very enjoyable experience as I am planning to attend the displays of each participant in the show.
ENJOY and Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Strap dress with Swiss lace and embroidered front pique yoke

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OCTOBER fun

10/13/2017

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Fall in Southern Illinois

What a pleasure it is when the weather cools down and the leaves start to change color. The garden changes in color and feeling as well, and I begin to think about Fall’s fun activities and holidays.
I went to “Memory Lane” (my photo albums in the basement) a week ago and found a picture of my first granddaughter’s Halloween costume. Eleven years ago, I helped my daughter sew it using the Simplicity pattern #3994.

It took about 3 days to work on, and the finished product was like a priceless master piece to us. It was so much fun to dress my baby granddaughter in the costume, and she looked so darling, if I may say so myself!
In our family we are costume people, with a long tradition of great dress-ups and a reputation of “going all out” for any opportunity, ranging from little skits at Church activities, to more serious school performances, and of course the all-important Halloween. Children adore a fun costume, and adults are really children at heart anyway.
With warm regards, please enjoy your Fall season.

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