Repurposed ButtonUp Shirts

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From Sew Keeli Chic

Stephanie, my friend and long time hair stylist is guilty of shamelessly encouraging my sewing addiction during my visits to her salon. She recently asked me to repurpose a favorite pearl snap shirt of her own into a dress for her niece, Ariana.
Stephanie also picked up this plain western shirt at a thrift store for yet another adorable button up shirt to little girl dress conversion.
Cotton t-shirts to elegant silk button ups can be repurposed into many great gifts or reusable treasures. Contact me for ideas!

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Liturgical Vestments for the Traditional Latin Mass

We are blessed in Austin to be offered the Traditional Latin Mass each Sunday at our beautiful cathedral. Paul & I enjoy the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite for its beauty and solemnity.
The exquisite vestments (liturgical garments) used in Roman Catholic masses have always interested me. More importantly, I am intrigued by each pieces significance and symbolic connection to the passion and resurrection of Christ as told in the Bible. Our faith journey introduced us to a wonderful friend in Austin who then introduced me to a delightful seamstress in Ohio who has compiled a wealth of information on vestments from various historical texts. Ms. Judy Fradl of St. Benet’s Guild very kindly mailed me 2 CDs full of information. My dear husband had all the documents printed and bound for me.
In 2007, we were fortunate enough to make another trip to Europe. Our friends, Vince & Silvia helped me get my hands on some fantastic damask fabric and galloons. On our return, I meticulously began sewing a complete set of violet colored vestments for Father Robert Bradley, S.J.
Father Bradley is the epitome of a traditional priest. He’s a teacher, a servant of the Lord, a sheppard to his flock. Thank You Father Bradley!

Special Baby Shower Gifts

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Rachel, my cousin-in-law and friend, wanted to give her best friend Holly’s second son a memento that he could keep for years to come. Inspired by his nursery ensemble from Land of Nod, I made this denim and chenille blanket embroidered with a sailboat to match. To top it off, I sewed a denim and white trigger pillow personalized.

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Bridesmaid Dress to Decorative Pillow

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My dear friend Julie asked me to create a very special Christmas gift for her sister. Julie came up with the idea of using the bridesmaid dress that she wore in her sisters wedding to create decorative pillows.
I’m waiting on Julie to send me a picture of her in the dress J before I took the scissors to it.
There are many more special gifts that can be created from formal gowns that just hang in your closet. Contact me for ideas on what to do with them.

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From Sew Keeli Chic

From Sew Keeli Chic