ALTCreations - altcreations

Specializing in custom nursery bedding, dresses, aprons, baby blankets and more! The perfect way to express your child's individuality!

Something different...

From hobby to business

My very first experience with sewing came at about age 6. My grandpa and grandma gave me my first play sewing machine, it was pink! Even back then I enjoyed creating something that I could call my own. Growing up, my mom, would sew my halloween costumes and make little dresses for me. I always felt if it was available for sale, surely my mom could make it! As I got older, I attempted to make my own clothing, and quickly realized that it I too could sew like my mom. The sewing craze really started for me when I was pregnant with our first child. We didn't want to find out what the sex of the baby was, which made it very difficult to pick out nursery bedding. Frustrated with my choices of yellow ducks, bears, and children's characters, I decided to create my own nursery bedding. From there it's escalated into baby blankets, burp rags and bibs, and much more! With our second child, I was able to explore the wonderful world of little GIRL clothing! What fun! With that came the creation of the pillowcase dresses. They are adorable little dresses that can be as dressy or as casual as you'd like. This adventure which started out as a hobby has quickly turned into a wonderful way to meet new people and create unique products for others. I feel blessed to have this opportunity.

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Comments

10/28/2009 1:03:40 PM - 002095662746
Thanks for Susan's info! Also, our neighbors loved the bibs and burp cloths so much! Thanks for the unique and well-made gifts -- you are taleted!

10/27/2009 11:56:04 PM - 001017737884
Kristin! Thanks so much! Glad that you are enjoying the bibs and burp rags! The hair accessories are actually made by my friend Susan Oliver. Her website is www.ribbonsandpearlsbowtique.com There you will find all her great items as well as her contact info. Thanks for asking!

10/27/2009 8:56:57 PM - 002095662746
Angie -- I bought burp clothes, bibs and hair band and clips recently at the craft show in Kearney, NE. LOVE YOUR STUFF! Do you have hair accessories on your site? I'd love to order more for my daughters. Thanks!

2/23/2009 1:55:18 AM - 001088425465

Absolutely love the dresses!!! Now only if I can find a little girl to put in one! Great work Angie!

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How to Order

Please call 402-463-1081 or email me at strausch@gtmc.net and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Decisions, decisions

There are great fabrics everywhere you turn! Fabrics have come a long ways in the last 5 years. There are so many fun designs to choose from. I've compiled some of my favorites here in a spreadsheet. Though going to your local fabric store such as Hobby Lobby, JoAnn Fabrics, Hancocks, etc can help you find what you're looking for as well. Online shopping can also get you some great ideas.

I generally let the customer pick out what material they want. They tell me what size they're needing, I tell them how much material to get, and then I take care of the rest. However, I also have picked out the fabric with the guidance of the customer too.

(Hint) If you are planning to use the pillowcase dresses as part of a family picture, it is ALWAYS easier to find dad's or brother's attire first. Then bring that along when picking out the fabric for the girls.

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Pillowcase dresses and boy ties!

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