More about the Head-eating-Elvis collar

The photographer sent me this picture

Hilarious!

Now for more on how this fantastic photo came to be.

My cousin Chrissy is an amazing, truly gifted, seamstress.

I brought her thisAnd in no time she had drawn me up a pattern. She used math and everything just to be sure to get all the curves just right.

From there I took the pattern and the original outfit and figured out how to construct it. That's right, no directions! Yeah me! I did call Chrissy and ask her a few basics, considering I have never sewn a sleeve or collar in my life.

I ended up with this

I am so proud of myself. I had no idea I could do such things. As you can see it looks very proportional on the hanger. Not at all like a head-eating-Elvis collar. The problem came in that I allowed for a 5/8" seam and only sewed a 1/4" seam resulting in a size bigger than intended. I'm told that comes from being more acclimated to quilting than clothing construction. But I'm learning.

I can't wait to see what I can do next. Its like I have surprises waiting inside of me I never knew about.

How fun!

Here are the cute little loafers my mom crocheted to go along with the outfit. Sanders was in a "mood" and kept rubbing his feet together and knocking them off during the photo shoot. We'll get some with them on though.

The pictures don't do them justice. I've already "ordered" some more in different colors from Mom. Too cute.

PS the color behind the shoes in my new kitchen color. Don't you just love it?!??!?!

beauty amidst the chaos

We had a photo shoot at our house on Saturday

Nikki B Photo

If you had been over at our house Saturday evening, you would be just as surprised as I am at how good the photos turned out. There really was much more chaos than posing from these seemingly angelic children. Although, isn't Karaia just that, angelic, in those shots?

Oh, and that blessing outfit with the tricked-out Elvis collar that is swallowing Sanders whole was made by yours truly. But more about the reason behind the trend-setting look of head swallowing collars later when I have more than one hand to type with.

Awww....

My cousin's wife, took Tennyson's one year pictures for us. She is INCREDIBLE! They turned out so well. Here's a sneak peek!

http://photographybybianca.blogspot.com/

Oh, I could just die over the one with his finger in his mouth!!!