Last summer she decided to launch a bag-making business, and she has taken and filled several orders since then. Most recently she made this Amy Butler Frenchy bag (the smaller version) that her aunt ordered...
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My eldest daughter participated in a summer fashion design program last month at a nearby college. For one week they held a mini "Project Runway" with each student designing a red-carpet dress for Scarlett Johanssen (sp?). Two designs were chosen by the faculty, and then two teams of 9 students created patterns, cut, and sewed the dresses for a portfolio show held on the weekend. Caroline's design was not chosen, but she did a LOT of the sewing on this dress...
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I surely wish that I could hear what Elsie has to say about these two wonderful girls of mine! I am so proud of them!!
And now we've got to figure out how to get a third machine into that sewing room, because none of us wants to be left out when the creativity is flowing. I think we're going to need a bigger room... and an auxiliary air-conditioner :)
How fab to have two sewing daughters you can set and chat with - fab bags and gorgeous red dress too!
ReplyDeleteWow, those bags and the dress are stunning! How wonderful to have such a creative family all working together.
ReplyDeleteI understand the sweat shop thing, too. On a sunny day my projects often halt at whatever point something needs pressing; it's just too hot in there to add a plugged in iron.
I want that red dress!!! Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have girls to sew with. I'm waiting for my granddaughter to get a little bigger. Is 5 years old too soon?
Love the bags, wish I could be as clever.
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