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Laffy Kat

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9. Yes! And I remember muffs. My older sister had one that I coveted!

Reply to Sucha NastyWoman (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2020, 04:15 PM

Apr 2020

I don't think mothers sew as much now; who as the time? I learned how but was never as good as my mother. After we turned six or so, the dressed were purchased.

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Easter in the South, 1958. Video was uploaded by my sister. [View all] Laffy Kat Apr 2020 OP

You were a darling baby! nt tblue37 Apr 2020 #1

Oh, thanks. Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #4

I have an Easter photo from probably that same year Siwsan Apr 2020 #2

Awww. You were probably, two or so? nt Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #3

I was about 5 (I'm the older sister) Siwsan Apr 2020 #7

Thanks for sharing that! BComplex Apr 2020 #5

My mother did the exact same thing to the four of us. Sucha NastyWoman Apr 2020 #6

I remember shopping for straw Easter hats Siwsan Apr 2020 #8

Yes! And I remember muffs. My older sister had one that I coveted! Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #9

I loved to sew for my girls until the younger, smartass one Sucha NastyWoman Apr 2020 #10

I guarantee you that she will regret that comment at some point. nt Laffy Kat Apr 2020 #11

+1000 GeoWilliam750 Apr 2020 #13

Very sweet. It used to be such an ordeal getting ready for Easter. littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #12