Sewing for children and grandchildren is a true labor of love. But like birthing a baby, some labors are longer and harder than others. Always though, the resulting product is worth the effort.
First communion dresses rank right up there with christening gowns in the expenditure  of labor and love. With the able assistance of her mother, Wanda Stewart, the ensemble that Judy Day created for her granddaughter Courtney is the result of months of stitching as well as proof positive of immeasurable grandmotherly love.
The set grew to include so many items—dress, slip, purse, garment bag, hanger, headpiece and Bible cover.  The many interesting and intricate details will require more than one post, so please come back for the final installment.  Each piece is exquisite, so you won’t want to miss any of it. Continue reading
