Here are two pictures of our first try at a simple Regency dress. More dresses and pictures to come.
And here are some pictures of a recent trip to the nature park and pond by our home.
Early morning beauty...
Exploring the garden...
Patiently waiting...
Finally we are on our way...
Look both ways...
God's wonderful nature!
So much to see...
Home again! Little Patience had so much to discover and take in...
Thank you, Jesus!
elcome! My name is Sherry and I am a devoted Christian wife and mother to 15 homeschooled children. 
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Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose dresses are beautiful. They look like something I may be able to handle. Do you have a pattern number for these? My girls would love them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress. I can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteI love the dress! It looks sweet, comfortable, and beautiful! And you made it out of a sheet? Does it have a lining?
ReplyDeletegreat pictures! i just discovered your blog (and many others of american- christian- homeschoolers- hobbyfarmers... ;-))
ReplyDeleteand its such an inspiration to me! here in germany there is no lifestyle like yours and its even hard to find other christians! some things you write in your blog seem strange to me, i dont always agree on what you say but mostly i am just overwhelmed by how you talk about your family, care for your children and praise the Lord! and how your education "works"- your children seem to be all so lovely!
sorry for my english and greetings from germany!
hilke
Beautiful photos! :)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is wonderful! You did a great job!
Awesome dress. I look forward to more pictures of that kind as well... and tips on how to made 'em, too!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is really pretty. I am about ready to start sewing again. All the hand me downs are worn out and you cannot find pretty modest clothes anywhere.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress!
ReplyDeleteI do quite a bit of sewing myself, for the home and for my wardrobe, but as I only have boys at home, I am looking for some ideas on designing clothing for them. Any ideas you can give me?
The dress turned out very well! I love these pretty kind of dresses!
ReplyDeleteYour nature walk is lovely too!
The dress looks perfect. If that's your first try I'm excited to see more.
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Dearest,
ReplyDeleteI just love visiting your blog. I have three grown children (always wanted more...but He is in control and decided that three was enough for me) so I very much enjoy the adventures of a Mom of so many!
I would love to have the pattern number of the beautiful dresses you were kind enough to share?
Yours so kindredly,
Shan
Honey Hill Farm
Your girls look lovely in their new dresses. And the walk looks like great fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful dress...your daughter is very talented!
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks great! Did you buy a pattern or make your own? I would love to have it to make some for my girls.
ReplyDeleteI love the dress. I just know that your girls will feel so pretty wearing them. I have only 5 children, but my oldest is a girl (she's 24) and I know how important it was to make her feel "pretty" even on my extremely limited budget and also to make sure she understood that she was to be demure. I succeeded in doing that, and now that she is on her own she texts me pictures from her cell phone when she shops for herself. Most recently, it was for a wedding that she was to attend and she wanted my opinion on whether to buy a "wrap" for the dress she wanted to wear. Of course, I said "yes" to the wrap! As Moms, we instill that consciousness in our girls from a very young age. That's our only opportunity! My only other daughter is now almost 6 ... and she looks to me and her big sister for her example. I love that my girls are modest. It creates a wonderful "sense of self" for them ... that they never have to waste precious time questioning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this blog! It ministers to me in ways that you'll never know! Please keep blessing us!
~Patty
What a pretty dress. That looks like something my 4 girls would love. I'm would also like to see a pattern. It's just hard to find modest dresses like that these days, especially for so cheap.
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful family you are blessed with - that dress looks great too.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty dress!!!! My daugther is wanting to learn to sew and I do not sew a lick so I am trying to find someone to teach her. I hope one day she can sew as well as you. that is a talent I never picked up or was taught.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever have time stop by my blog and leave your fave receipe , If you read my last post I am trying to gather as many new ones as I can.
I love the dress and I hope you can share where you found the pattern as the stores around me don't often carry modest patterns like that. I would love to make my three daughters some of them!
ReplyDeleteDear ones,
ReplyDeleteFor those ladies who want to see a pattern for the dress posted on "Homemade dresses and much more..." I must inform you that Sherry and several of us have been dealing with sickness. Can't be sure when or if we will be able to accommodate your request for a pattern.
Nicole, our daughter, is using her God given creative talent to make these dresses by hand and may not be able to put together step-by-step instructions. We just wanted to show you what can be done with very little.
We will return to blogging when everyone is feeling better please keep us in your prayers.
Thanks,
Sherry's adoring husband,
David
I hope you are all feeling better, or at least heading that way. Whatever you can offer us, we are thankful for :) Thank you for sharing your family with us.
ReplyDeleteI found you from Mrs. Fink's Journal for Women and just had to comment on your lovely Regency dress!! You say this is your first try?!? WOW! It's beautiful!! You are so very very talented!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Katie
What a beautiful dress! I've just begun to attempt some basic patterns, mainly for children's clothes, and I'm inspired by what you've been able to create so seemingly simply! Hoping that everyone is feeling well again in your house.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog..What a beautiful family..thank you for sharing your stories.
ReplyDeleteIn Christ