Love to Sew in The Robyn's Nest

After 6 weeks of

ALL THINGS 

in variation of Baptismal WHITE- 

I awarded myself 

with a free sew day. 

I downloaded Sweet Peas 

February K*I*S*S*.

This months project was a 

2 block quickie wall hanging 

to decorate my sewing space!

I made sure to use all those 

neglected Tula Pink bright fabrics, 

ribbons, and threads I had been craving.

And here it is completed!

Baptism Ensemble Complete!!!

I am officially done sewing 

in white for the Baptism!!!

Bring on the brights!!!

But seriously,

It has been my privilege 

to create every part 

of their Baptism attire. 

I just hope Mom & Dad 

are happy with it 

AND it all fits.

Momma is 33 weeks now...

She just needs to hang on...

Bibs & Burp Cloths

And here is the full ensemble...

Ready for their Baptism!

Update... 

packing for Travel to SB and 

my worries about luggage making it 

safely were excessive. 

To my relief- all made it without complication. Baptism morning I delivered 

my heirlooms to church 

and we were ready to dress the twins. 

Deandra was very sweet 

and thanked me for them.

Photos are from from Baptism

Sunday, April 25, 2022

I was SEEEEEW relieved when these dresses fit over their heads!

Baptismal Bonnets

Wooohoooo! 

I am officially done with 

the Baptism sewing "musts". 

Anything, else I create from 

here on will be a plus... 

but not a must.

I sewed simple slips 

to go below their gowns... 

Kept seams to a minimum.

But...

When it came time for bonnets-

I needed a break from 

all the white on white!

I was reaching a point where 

even the Olympic Games 

and all their snow ventures

 were too much white!

So I created this "ribbon" 

with the twins names 

and yellow roses.

Hopefully, it will be OK for the baptism...

I sewed the strip I embroidered

 with their names to Entredeux

 on both sides and then added 

a 1 1/2" strip from the tops 

to their dress bodices.

I needed to piece a total 

panel size for 3 months 

to measure 13" X 16".

Then I folded it in half

 and sewed it down creating the bonnet,

leaving a seam in the back for ribbon.

I added 24" ribbons for neck ties

 and sewed in place 8" in. 

Then I created a "flower" 

over the attachment spot.

Ribbon in back in threaded through seam & sewn a few stitches in center to stay put.

And here is how bonnet 

will look worn...

Full baptismal ensemble:

Lace stitches to the top!

I spent a lot of time sewing 

this week on the deeper details.

I needed to figure out a way 

to line the bodice and 

add finishing touches, like trim at collar.

I was determined to line the bodice

 and not have any seams 

against the Baby's skin.

Hopefully, with some ribbons 

bringing in the sleeves 

and some buttons & button holes 

still to be added, 

the bodices are done!

Then it was back to the front of skirt...

I decided to go with solid white backing,

almost...

but that decision was short lived.

Next week I hope to finish 

these gowns for my princesses...

Meanwhile...

32 weeks in wait 

 

Creating Christening Dresses for Two

After weeks searching 

through Pinterest for ideas 

and over purchasing extravagance 

courtesy of lockdown shopping... 

I finally started creating 

Baptismal Gowns for the twins!

My goal is to create 2 gowns 

made especially for their 

baptism that screams out: 

Grandma Loves You 

from every stitch!!! 

I spent so much time gazing 

through Pinterest for ideas, 

linking to blogs for explanation, 

and I even dug deep in to my sewing library.

To my shock- I rediscovered 

a full collection of 

autographed 

Martha Pullen Heirloom Sewing books!!! 

Sew, 

White fabrics, lace ribbons, threads, & 

stabilizer replenished- 

it was time to jump in.

Martha's books share the most 

beautiful Christening gowns and 

I'd be thrilled to create any of them.

Alas, I am not a seamstress 

and all look far too complicated.

So, eventually I settled on a simple

 internet freebie pattern and decided

 to embellish the hell out of it!

My Babylock Elisimo 

was about to get quite the workout. 

For days, while I waiting for lace

 to arrive I embroidered panel after panel.

Finally, all my lace arrived

 over a few days of joyful deliveries

 and I got started piecing.

After 2 days- my bodice fronts were finished!

They will look like this when I cut them out

Next day, I started the puff sleeves.

(The part of the gown I worry most 

about messing up when 

I try to put it all together...)

I am real happy with how they look. 

I will hand sew them in 

when it is time and hope for the best.

Today I started on the front bottom.

I pieced the first 12 inches or sew today!

Homemade lace on my sewing machine, 

purchased laces, & mixed fabrics.

Meanwhile,

SNOW DAY!!!!