Sweet Home Boutique

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Amy Butler Belle Tunic.

Today I listed this new tunic,

I am not totally happy with the quality of these pictures. With my husbands rotating shift work, we have to snap pictures whenever we get the chance. The ideal time for the best exposure is about 5:00pm in the evening or anytime on an overcast day. This picture was taken about 12:30pm, and you can tell. We are in the South, and you can almost see the humidity in the pictures. You can find this top here. I hope you like it!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Silk Knit Suprise!!

Today I received my big box of silky knit....The first thing I noticed is that is was very heavy. I could not wait to open this box, and find all the yummy knits I ordered. I didn't realize though the silky knit was actually...pretty silky....

I tried to fold this fabric nice and pretty for these pictures, but folding six yard cuts of silky knit was quite challenging.

Being somewhat of a knit novice, I was thinking silky meant something like soft t-shirt material, but I was wrong....silky wrong...

So, now I have 18 yards of this. I have already ruled out anything for children with this fabric, but I have some ideas swirling for women's tops (mixing the colors in one blouse). I don't see myself making any dresses with this, but these tops with dark denim would look especially nice this winter.

On a cotton note I listed this little outfit today....

lovin' my sweet model

poppy flower headband, and matching peasant dress...
All handmade by me. You can find this little outfit in my shop here
You can also checkout more of Sweet Home Boutique on Etsy here

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ruffle Skirts and a SALE

I would like to announce a SALE at my shop sweethomeboutique 10% off everything using the coupon code LOVELY

I have also listed this new skirt today...

Two complete layers, yellow peacock and eyelet.

full twirl with ruffle, everything a little girl would want in a skirt

The story behind this skirt is that I made it for my little girls this summer when my shop was in vacation mode. After washing and drying and wearing many times, I decided that this dress was too pretty not to list in my shop. I love dressing my little girls in this with a yellow or red shirt, and they love to twirl in it.

I also got a facebook page makeover, that you can check out and like here.. I am in the process of changing it to a business page, so that I can load my super awesome introduction landing page.

So many ideas, and so little time for this mama. I wish I could sew up everything that I dream, but being a wife, and mother to 4 children 5 and under, pregnant with #5 and homeschooling that does not always happen. I stay pretty busy getting orders out to my amazing customers, but I hope to list some new things soon..
things such as

--rosette headbands to match my little girls clothing
--corduroy coats for little boys and girls (with flannel lining)
--round neck tops for women
--coats for womens
--long sleeve panal tunics for women.
--knit fabric clothing for women and children

I am also going to be making my first wholesale purchase to Westminter Fabrics in a couple of weeks for Amy Butler, and Free Spirit Fabric. So, super busy here! I appreciate, you, all of my readers and customers and would like my blog to continue to grow as well.

So, what do you think of the new skirt?

Saturday, August 27, 2011

purple knit heaven

Didn't I mention I was in Love with Knit in my last post...Well here is another knit listing for my shop.

lovin my sweet little model..maybe I am biased :-)

This dress is so comfortable and modern for little girls...I made it using a pattern from the great designer HeidiandFinn... I can't wait to make more of these in different colors...I ordered 3 new colors tonightsilver silky knit, red silky knit, and teal silky knit.So what do you think of this dress??You can find it in my shop in Sweet Home Boutique Here

The wonderful world of Knit!!

Feeling rather frustrated last night, and waiting too see the results of the Hurricane, I decided to slice up some knit fabric to see what came of it. I went by a pattern from DMK women's wear and threw this little thing together.

yes, yes, that is a poochy 10 week pregnant belly hiding behind that sweater

What do you think? Plain, simple and a start to something beautiful...I have always been intimidated by knits, but something made me courageous and I conquered my fears...Now my head is swirling with ideas....Dresses, tops with belts, wrapped hooded sweaters...and possibly a cowl neck dress for little girls.Not to mention all of the great knit fabric out there...prints, colors, and patterns...oh my!!The wonderful world of Knits!! You can check out this knit top hereYou can also check out more from my shopSweet Home Boutique on Etsy Here

Friday, August 26, 2011

New Blog design, and more!

Check it out, do you like the new design of the blog?? It is not completely finished yet, but I had an awesome designer from Etsy come up with something for me. I also have new pages at the top, but still need to get all of those going.

I can't help but say something about Hurricane Irene, we are right outside of Charleston, South Carolina. It is amazing that it looks like it is coming right towards us, but instead will be heading more up North and slamming into North Carolina. Today we have seen some rains and wind, but we are only getting the winds around the storm. Praying for everyone in North Carolina, and my countless friends and family in the direct path of the Hurricane.

Sweet Home Boutique has been busy as well! I was a featured sponsor on Aisle to Aloha (the blog) yesterday. I have been busy filling up orders for my various customers around the world...
I have also registered for a wholesale account with Westminster Fabrics, and plan on making a large order in September.
I have many ideas for my shop. The black 3 inch elastic has arrived and I plan on making a cinch belt with it ASAP, to wear with things like this