This should make things a bit easier

Mr. Juki,

I have just a few small requests before we get started.

I need seams that always look neat and pretty. I need you to cut my sewing time in half, at the very least. And most importantly, I need you to stay threaded even when a certain two year old gets his sticky hands on you.

Looking forward to working with you,

Alysha

Spring goods

After a few naps both Saturday and Sunday, I finally feel caught up enough to start a new project, my mom's late mother's day
gift. I finished the dresses Thursday morning complete with hang tags
designed, printed, and pinned by my adorable husband, and in just
enough time to run them over before the doors opened at 10am. Had I spent
more time thinking instead of sewing, I would have done many things
differently including  a better presentation, but her banister did the
job, and sold several dresses to nearby neighbors and friends.

I made several sizes but stopped at 5T. I had a few requests for sizes up to 8, so again I called upon my husband to draw up some order forms and a fabric sample sheet.

Had I stopped there, my weekend wouldn't have felt so exhausting, but I felt the boutique had a serious void of little boy goods, so I spent Friday night sewing up ties.

Lots of work, but a great experience is how I would sum this one up. Just the kick I needed to jump start the shop. I plan on opening next Thursday the 17th. It will be stocked with several smocked dresses, ties, and other goods to choose from, so be sure to check back!

To all women...

Happy Mother's day!!

Two lucky ladies

Congrats to two darling bloggers!

#44 commenter/winner (first choice)

Brooke of Beijing to Baltimore

I never win stuff either, but I will try! 

#5 commenter/winner (leftover)

Lindsey Z of All that I Am....

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the dress!  It is SO cute!  I want to put in in my {hope-I-get-to-have-a-baby-one-of these-years} chest.

I can't believe that you are making 25 of those!  That is a lot!  What boutique are you going to be in?  Beehive Bazaar? 

Brooke, let me know which one you want so I can send the other to Lindsey!

**I used a random number generator for these results and also included the comments in the Don't be shy post. Although the first time I did it my sister won, but she politely declined.

Come on, don't be shy

Hey bloggers,

I can see there are a lot more of you visiting then are commenting for the giveaway. Don't be shy, just even say hi!  Even if you don't need a tie or dress, they make great gifts!!

Alysha