My mom was my first sewing instructor. Actually, my only sewing instructor. You would think that with all her talent, I'd end up a better seamstress!! But then again, she is more patient than I am :)
Take, for instance, this dress. My mom made it back in the day, and I was fortunate enough to wear it. It puts me to shame when I think of what I put on my children. But thats okay, at least they aren't running around in their birthday suits instead.
I grabbed this dress out of the DI (Thrift Store) pile at her house. She was going to keep the apron, since she did smock it herself, but I convinced her that without the dress, it would not be complete. Can you imagine getting rid of something so perfectly cute???
The apron is really impressive though. The back even has this heart cut-out. And has matching heart buttons. 
My mom is totally cool. I was really glad my munchkin fit into this dress for an "old time's sake" photoshoot! Mom, you're the best!
i would totally snag that if i came across it thrifting! :) that heart cutout is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteOh man...I should have learned more from my mom, too.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'm going to post pics of the baptism dress she made me. The sheer quantity of ruffles is INSANE.
So so cute! Love that you could pair that apron with a plain tee and some leggings it would look totally modern. A keeper for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. I've got some things my mom made stashed away as well. Totally need to buckle down and learn how to smock.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...that dress is awesome!! Frame it!
ReplyDeleteOoh that is adorable!!!! Reminds me of a couple of dressed my Gran made for me and my sister when we were little.
ReplyDeleteI only started sewing a year ago, how I wish my Gran was still here to teach me her tricks x