What to do w/ handmade items?

Spin313

My mom found and gave me a bag of little girl clothes that my grandmother (now deceased) sewed. They are horribly out of fashion, so not something that DD could wear, but I feel terrible thinking of getting rid of them.

Should I have DD wear them as dress up clothes...? Preserve a couple and donate the rest...? Right now they are just in a bag in the closet taking up space.

MrsCarroll.6-10-07

Sell them. A lot if people pay big money for ugly vintage stuff. I've seen some instagram sellers doing this. You could maybe frame a few things you like as nursery decor?

girlymama79

I have a lot of homemade dresses my mom made for me when I was a kid. They are well made but out of date. My girls love playing dress up on them.

MesmrEwe

girlymama79 said:

I have a lot of homemade dresses my mom made for me when I was a kid. They are well made but out of date. My girls love playing dress up on them.

Give them back to your Mom if you don't want them.  I have clothes that my Mom made for me when I was younger and some outfits that I sewed myself when I was younger.  I agree with @girlymama79 if you decide to keep them, let them be dress-up and play clothes.  The heirloom factor is one reason I wouldn't get rid of them because there's a story to be had for future generations.  I know our church sometimes has "Heirloom fashion" shows. 

juliad2010

Dress up for a few photo shoots? Could be especially cute framed beside a picture of you or your mom wearing the same dress.

Personally I'd keep 2 and then give them back to my mom or donate them.

Knottie48097161

Why in the world is spin banned? Hey spin come join us on GBCN proboards drinking while parenting. Every one is welcome.

ladyteach0505

Love the photo idea. I'd save at least one. You could ask make a blanket with them if you sew.

rosesandpetals

When they ban someone, they should delete the pictures of their kids from their signatures.