Korra's Handmade Fall Wardrobe!

I think the best part about knowing how to make your own patterns and sewing, is getting to make unique custom outfits for those you love. Xavian is a little old for homemade clothes, other than sweaters and such, and Saxton gets most of (okay, so far all of) my knitting, so Korra gets the sewing.
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I had oodles and kaboodles of fun making these! Enjoy Korra's back to school fashion show!
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Korra's school has Eric Carl week, so of course I had to make her a Very Hungry Catapiller outfit with the licensed fabric!
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Remember that box of vintage fabrics I scored at a yardsale and resold in my etsy store? I kept one piece. I had to. I was more than adorable. It was perfect for skirt just for my girl!

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Behold, Korra's vintage poodle valance fabric skirt!

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I think every little girl needs at least one toil outfit a year in her wardrobe. Timeless and sweet, and always chic! It's not a typical fall design, being sleeveless and capris, but it will be warm for a bit after school starts and spring is only 8 months away!

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I saw this fabric and knew exactly the outfit I would make, and I'm more than please with the results! The hat was made by the very talented owner of Leeny's Beanies.

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I bought oodles of fabric from a boutique fabric store this spring, and included in the order was the Timeless Treasures Apple Family fat quarter collection. I've been fingering the set for awhile now, but was never sure what I wanted to make. Until I was surfing the WAHM wares on eBay, and saw an Euro designed dress in similar colors. I knew right then what I wanted. I wanted a 70's feel w/ an European flair. And so, I made this:

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This dress is the only outfit I made using a pattern not mine own. It ran big, and I did alter the neckline from square to round. I think she'll look fab when a pair of white tights and her little brown boots!
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Well, there you have it! Korra's handmade fall wardrobe!

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I'm so happy she loves it!
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:::Hangs Head in Shame:::

I'm here.

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I promise.

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Life got hard & busy all at once.

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It's better now.

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J is getting paid again.

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School starts in less than 3 weeks.

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We just bought a brand new washer & dryer set today, and I no longer have to go to the laundromat to dry laundry on rainy days.

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The porch roof is new and no longer leaks.

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The drainage behind the house is repaired so that water quits leaking into the basement.

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Korra has a new handmade fall wardrobe.

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Vacation was good and much deserved.

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I'll show off pictures later.

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And the Winner Is....

#12, Kristy!

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Recently, she has started:

1 Using Cloth Diapers

2 Cleaning with vinegar and baking soda around the house

Her goals include:

1 Using the AC less and turning off lights when not in the room

2 starting a compost bin

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Kristy, blogger says your profile is private. Please e-mail me at thejenni.girl at gmail dot com, so that I can get your address and send you your new to you napkins!

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Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Drawing made using random.org.

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A Little Something to Encourage You to Go Green!

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Since I'm having so much fun shopping at yard sales and estate sales to fill my house & shop, I've decided to share the love!

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Cloth Napkins are one of the easiest ways to cut down wasteful consumption, and when purchased 2nd hand, they are an even greener way to go!

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I have decided to GIVEAWAY (!!!) 11 luncheon napkins w/ machine embroidered butterflies (folded in half) and 4 heavier-weight ivory cotton dinner napkins (folded in quarters). They show no signs of wear and are beautiful and functional.

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There are 4 ways to be entered in the giveaway:

1. Leave a comment with 2 things you have done in the last 12 months to live Greener.

2. Leave a comment with 2 Green Goals you have for the next 12 months.

3. Link this Green Giveaway in you own blog, encouraging others to live Greener. (Provide the direct link)

4. Post about this Green Giveaway in a public forum, encouraging others to go Green. (Provide the direct link)

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Please include a way to contact you in your response(s).

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This Giveaway is open until Sunday, July 19th, 2009.

Winner will be chosen by a random online # drawing and posted Monday July 20th, 2009.

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What better way to Go Green, Save Money, and show off your Class, than to use cloth instead of paper?

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Good Luck!

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She Really IS a Princess!

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Let her reign begin!
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Guess What?

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Happy Belated 4th of July!

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From Our Family to Your's

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God Bless America

And Have Mercy on Those Who Think Otherwise

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If You've Been Wondering Where I've Been,

I was very busy!

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I turned 21 lbs of rhubarb, some cherries, and 9 quarts of strawberries from this:

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To this:

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And then I took the $1 chandelier

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And painted it Ballet Slipper Pink!

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And, of course, I also painted this picture frame:

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White!

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And then family called and said they were coming, so I got ready for that. Whew!

Fourth of July and visiting family pictures comming soon!

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I Listed a Bunch of Vintage in My Shop Today!

thejennigirl.etsy.com

I Am a Yard Sale Diva!

Cast Iron Cafe Set, $25

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100% Handsewn Twin-size Quilt for Korra's bed, $50

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Framed Picture for Korra's room, $1 (painting frame white)

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Brass Bed for Korra's room, $8

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Dress for Korra, $1; 8 Cloth Napkins for me, $2

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Vintage Fabric & Items, $4.50

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Little Tykes Toy Car, $3

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Eyelet Twin Sheet Set, $1

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Chandlier (sp?) for Korra's room, $1 (painting white, needs new crystals, & rewiring)

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Cloth Napkins for other people, $13
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Glass Salt & Pepper Shakers, $1

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Not photographed:
2 Blue & White Hand Crochet Doilies, $3
3 Wreaths, $5
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Twas a good day!

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