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Baptism gown for baby – smocking heirloom bishop

August 1, 2016 by Lisa Grable 14 Comments

A baptism gown for a baby makes a baptism or christening extra special. Smocking an heirloom bishop style is loose fitting.

A baptism gown for a baby is a lovely way to honor the tradition of infant baptism or christening in some churches. This is my story of making a smocked bishop gown with heirloom sewing techniques for my grandson. Long ago when I was pregnant with Margo I told my mama the good news by…

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Filed Under: Home-making Tagged With: baby gifts, baptism gown, bishop dress, christening gown, heirloom sewing, sewing, smocking

Toddler bib and smock

November 6, 2015 by Lisa Grable 17 Comments

Sewing a toddler bib or smock is a quick diy project that helps keep mealtime a little neater. Toddler smock can be used for meals or art time.

At some point, babies start feeding themselves. Using a spoon and fork are wonderful milestones, but a toddler bib is needed when the baby bibs don’t cover enough territory when yogurt, oatmeal, and other goodies are involved. Here is a toddler bib I designed based on one of our family heirlooms. Supplies You will need…

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Filed Under: Home-making Tagged With: bibs for toddlers, diy, diy bib, sewing, toddler bib, toddler smock

Makeover: From junk room to office, Part 3

June 15, 2015 by Lisa Grable 5 Comments

roman shades pleated

DIY How to make roman shades I’m sharing with you my successful directions for working, blackout roman shades. This is Part 3 of the journey from junk room to peaceful tropical office. [See part 1 and part 2 here!] We had a little bobble when Kathleen (of Kathleen Mapson & Company) suggested roman shades for…

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Filed Under: Home-making Tagged With: decor, design, diy, home office, Kathleen Mapson & Co., roman shades, sewing

Makeover: From junk room to office, Part 2

June 8, 2015 by Lisa Grable 3 Comments

spacing pleats on drapes

DIY How to make pinch pleat drapes The “junk room” in our house was supposed to be my office! I was sewing and working around piles that didn’t have a place to belong. This is Part 2 of the journey from junk room to peaceful tropical home office with Kathleen Mapson & Co. [See part…

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Filed Under: Home-making Tagged With: decor, design, diy, drapes, home office, Kathleen Mapson & Co., sewing

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Lisa Grable, Casa BouquetI’m an educator, grandmother, classic movie fan, sewer and crafter, and I love Hawaii. Read more about me …

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