I was in need of something pretty, comfortable and warm…always warm for winter because I hate to be cold! I didn’t have anything that fit the bill and so I had to sew something up.
I had this ugly plain purple long sleeved shapeless thick T-shirt that I don’t even know where it came from. It may have been my husbands, I don’t know but this is what I made with it.
Sorry, I forgot to take my before pictures…I get so excited you know, by the time I even think of the pictures I’ve got it half done!!! lol
Some of the pictures were taken, (by my husband Leon),on the water front, Killam’s Wharf, Yarmouth N.S. Canada
This is a beautiful painting someone painted on the side of the building!! Sorry forgot the name of the artist!!!…….
This is my purple sweater that I made
I folded the top in half to find the middle and I cut it. Just in the front though. I turned the edges under and sewed them down
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I can wear this with jeans, jogging pants or dress pants. Love it!!!
That may look like the virgin Mary behind me….but it is not! lol
I added the lace from the fabric I had to make my dress on the edge of the sleeves and hem. Makes a nice touch I think.
I then sewed up my dress using a simplicity pattern that I had on hand.
And here it is…..
The lace has been sewed with the fabric as one piece. Really hard to get the pieces to lay flat but if you pin them together first while they are laying flat it shouldn’t be a problem. Just be extra careful because one false move and your lace will be crooked and bunched up and will not lay flat against the backing fabric. I used the scalloped edging for the hem which omits having to make the hem on the lace. I just hemmed the backing fabric right underneath the lace.
This is what you do when you run out of fabric!!! Yup, I ran out of lace but that’s ok because it looks fine without it. You see I don’t totally have plans when I buy my fabric. I see it and I like it and so I buy it thinking I could make a dress or a top out of this and so I am not sure how much I should buy at the time but being creative helps figure out what to do about the shortage of fabric. There is always a way to use it.
I don’t know what the pen on the floor is about but I think it was on my keyboard when I moved it :/
I can wear this with a belt too.
I already wore this dress to church so some of you may have seen it already.
I wore it with plain black tights, probably looked better but I think they were in the wash when I took these pictures and so I substituted with these…
My sweater and jacket together!!! A perfect match!!!
Sleeves are sheer lace. Flowers are bright blue, dark green, white and black and the sheer part has a slight purple tinge to it. That is why I decided to use a purple or lilac if you prefer, fabric underneath.
It can be worn with or without a belt
Zipper in the back
I smocked it, I smocked it, I smocked it!!!! YES I DID LOL I smocked it!!!! This is the first time I have ever smocked anything and I really really enjoyed it and I will be doing it again!!! Doing this technique gathers where ever you smock it and in this case my square top that I used became nicely gathered at the waist for a neat fit, great to do for someone that has curves (hourglass or pear shape, even someone with a rectangle or ruler shape this will give the illusion of curves as long as it is slightly baggy on the top and bottom of the waist) The fabric is pinched together and sewn in an even pattern making a kind of triangle look all around the sweater. Did I say I loved this??? I do!!!
I guess it was time that I posted these pictures because fall is almost over!!! It is getting colder here! We had a fabulous fall though and hoping we will have a beautiful winter too! Hope you enjoyed my pics of my revamped sweater and my new purple lace dress!!!
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P.S. Don’t ever feel judged!!!! If you are feeling guilty(like someone is pointing a finger at you and hating you), this is NOT of God! It doesn’t matter WHO(or who they think they are) is doing the pointing!!!
If you are feeling convicted(knowing it’s wrong and that you shouldn’t be doing it) this is God speaking to you. For your own good try to listen.
John 8:2-11
New International Version (NIV)
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2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them.
3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.
5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?”
6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.
But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger.
7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”
8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.
9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time,
the older ones first,
until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.
10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”
11 “No one, sir,” she said.
“Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
Whenever someone is trying to make me feel guilty as if they are better than me and condemning me or putting me down, I remember this scripture and it is very helpful to me. Jesus never condemned anyone and neither should anyone else because all of us have faults and if you think yours is better than someone else’s, you are only fooling yourself… yes some have more sins than others and are more in your face but it doesn’t mean that someone who’s sin is hidden(and you know who you are) is better than someone else. Sin is sin to God.
What do you think Jesus was writing in the sand? Why do you think the oldest left first?
Don’t forget that even though Jesus said he didn’t condemn her, he asked her to leave it behind.
Is he saying it’s ok that you did it, I don’t condemn you, now go, I got you out of this one but now stop living that way?
Why do you think he said that? Was it so he could have his own way or was it for her own good that he said it?
Jesus does NOT condemn and it does not matter WHAT sin your are committing but he asks for you to leave it. Will you do it for him?
I believe in God the Father, The creator of the world, universe and everything in it. Including the sun,moon,stars,air and water, plants, animals, fish, insects, reptiles,aliens, men and women and everything else I may have missed.
I believe there is only one God.
I believe God is omnipresent….. meaning He is everywhere and with everyone at the same time. God is never too busy to bother with us.
I believe God is omnipotent……meaning He can do anything He choses to do.
I believe God is omniscience……meaning He is able to know everything about you including all the thoughts you think and everything you feel,all about your life etc..infinitely
I believe you can “know” God intimately.
I believe God can bring light to your life, even when it’s dark.
I believe God can bring fullness to your life when it feels empty.
I believe God can bring joy to your life when you are sad.
I believe God has a son, His name is Jesus. I believe He is God that lived in human form.
I believe He lived as an example to us and that He died to show us God’s love for us.
I believe it was his choice to die for us. He didn’t have to. He could have called on the angels and they would have rushed to His side.
I believe He was crucified on a cross because of people with unbelieving and cruel hearts that wanted Him dead because they didn’t want to hear the truth. His goodness caused them to feel bad about themselves so they decided to get rid of him so they didn’t have to look at themselves or change.
I believe He died to show us that our hearts and thoughts can be very wrong and that we need to turn from evil things. Things that are not good for our souls.
I believe He rose again on the third day.
I believe God cares deeply for us, even about the smallest detail.
I believe I would never want to live without God in my life.
I believe we should admit that we sin.
I believe we should admit that we need Jesus as our savior.
I believe God is merciful.
I believe God is powerful.
I believe God has great compassion.
I believe God has feelings. I believe He laughs and I believe He cries.
I believe I hear Him
I believe I see Him
I believe I smell His intoxicating fragrance like the rose of Sharon.
I believe we should forgive others as we want to be forgiven.
I believe God will be shaking things up in this world.
I believe God loves me.
I believe God loves you.
I believe I dance with Jesus.
I believe Jesus still lives today and that we can have a greater life because of Him.
I believe that you must except Jesus as your Lord and saviour.
I believe you must except Him in your heart and not your head.
I believe you must make a choice to love Him because of the love He showed us when He died for our sins.
I believe you can’t see the Father without knowing the son.
I believe you must ask God for forgiveness of sins.
I believe you should turn away from sin and try to live a pure and holy life as best as you can.
I believe we should not judge, that there is only one judge, and judge HE will.
I believe we should have a healthy fear of the Lord. The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
I believe we should trust God.
I believe there is a devil, his name is Satan, and his followers are demons,
I believe we must resist him.
I believe we should love our enemies because God says so.
I believe we must hate sin but love the sinner.
I believe we should ask God for wisdom and guidance.
I believe there are a lot of “if”s in God’s word.
I believe we should humble ourselves before God humbles us. It’s best that way!
I believe the devil comes to destroy, lie and steal anything and everything God has for us.
I believe we can see him at work in this world.
I believe God has already won the battle between them.
I believe he has lost and he is angry.
I believe you should hold on to grace ( God’s gift to us) It’s free and it’s great and we definitely need it!!!
I believe in God’s word, the bible
I believe Jesus is the word in human form
I believe Jesus was in the beginning of time, and is now and yet he’s still to come.
I believe the world as we know it, will end.
I believe life goes on.
I believe we will have a new body and a new earth and a new heaven.
I believe the sun will turn to blood and the sky will darken.
I believe there will be more earthquakes, famine and disasters before the end comes.
I believe the bible is true, even when I don’t understand it because I know God and I know He is always right, it doesn’t matter what I believe or think. I`m always wrong even though I may think I`m right and that`s fine with me.
I believe God comes first before husband or wife or children and if God comes first then life should fall into place properly. I believe spouse should be next and then children. If parents are happy the children will be happy also. But all things in a Godly way.
I believe God gives us common sense and wants us to use it.
I believe that you must be born again in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. Born again is:
In Christianity, born again refers to a "spiritual rebirth" (regeneration) of the human soul or spirit, contrasted with the physical birth everyone experiences. The origin of the term "born again" is the New Testament: "Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again.'"[Jn 3:3 TNIV][1] It is a term associated with salvation in Christianity.
Throughout most of Christian history, to be "born again" was understood as spiritual regeneration via the sacrament of baptism by the power of water and word. This is still the understanding in Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, Lutheranism and Eastern Orthodoxy. However, beginning sometime after the Reformation, being born again[2] has been predominantly understood by some radical Protestants (of the "anabaptist" branch) to be an experience of conversion symbolized by water baptism, and rooted in a commitment to one's own personal faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Following an interpretation of, for instance, Ezekiel 36:26,[3] many believe that when a person accepts Jesus as the Messiah and receives the Holy Spirit, a radical "change of heart" occurs. This change is marked by an aversion to sin and a passion for obedience to the commandments of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the Christian scriptures. Many associate the term "born again" with the revelation of a new concept, or an experience of conversion, defined as mental assent to the acceptance of Jesus Christ as one's personal Saviour; though some believe that this experience or mental assent (See Gnosticism) is not alone sufficient to merit Christian salvation. Rather, in addition, this is brought about by repentance, the aforementioned "new birth" of the Holy Spirit, and faith in Jesus Christ's propitiation for sins.[4]
I believe that there must be a change in your life and what comes out of your mouth.
I believe you must have a radical change of heart towards God and towards others.
I believe that there are people who believe that they are born again when they are not.
I believe that there will be people in heaven that you would think they wouldn’t be there.
I believe that there are people who are saved who don’t know that they are saved.
I believe it’s important how you walk with God.
I believe we should daily check ourselves on how we act or what we say.
I believe there is power in your words.
I believe through Jesus we can do things that we never thought possible
I believe in the Holy Spirit….. I believe it is part of God’s personality and is what God uses to draw us to Him.
I believe we can feel, see and smell His presence.
I believe we should be faithful
I believe you should have contact with other believers in a group or church meetings as this helps you to grow spiritually as God wants you to grow.
I believe God wants us to mature spiritually.
I believe churches or groups should be small to get the most out of them.
I believe we should be accountable to one another.
I believe we should confess our sins to one another.
I believe in the power of prayer.
I believe you can have God’s favor
I believe in speaking in tongues…. I believe it is our spirit connecting directly to His….. I believe it lifts us up and edifies us and strengthens us…… I believe it empowers us to a greater calling.
I believe we, the believers, are chosen and called.
I believe God calls everyone.
I believe God wants everyone to be saved.
I believe Jesus is the Christ. Christ means the anointed one.
In simple terms, the anointing is the presence of the Holy Spirit being smeared upon someone. It is the overflowing life of Jesus which imparts supernatural strength enabling an individual to perform a special task or function in an office he is called and appointed to.
In ancient times, God would anoint an individual to function effectively to a particular office. For example, He would choose a person and anoint him to stand in the office of a prophet. He would choose another and anoint him to stand in the office of a priest. He would choose still another one and anoint him to stand in the office of a king.
I believe God is love.
I believe God is powerful.
I believe you must have faith.
I believe all these things because God, my Father says so.
