My 15 year old daughter Emily of Fashionista Emily made this beautiful skirt. I originally got this fabric for myself, but I let her talk me out of it. Glad I did.
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It must be so fulfilling, seeing your daughter develop her sewing skills!
ReplyDeleteIt is very fulfilling. I am enjoying our time sewing together. It was so nice to hear from you, Tany.
DeleteThat is really cute and the action photo is perfect to show it off.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I loved this shot. She did not know her picture was being taken at the time.
DeleteCute skirt!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteCute skirt. Emily's been sewing a lot and the colors are pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you! She has been sewing a lot lately.
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