As most people know, I kind of like to sew. However, I have a really hard time with the tissue paper pattern-type sewing. Right after I got my Bachelor's degree I decided I was going to learn how to sew clothes. I hit the closest Joann's and bought a pattern and some $1/yard fabric to try the pattern out. Buying the $1/yard fabric was the best thing I did. I soon learned that I CANNOT sew clothes. I tried to sew some pants. However, I knew they were going to come up to high on me because I am short so I just cut the top off. I sported a plumber's crack before I even bent over. My roommates and I got a really good laugh out of EVERYTHING I made. I decided then and there that I would no longer pursue my dream of making clothes and I have never looked back!
What I do like to sew are quilts and crafty things. I started to really enjoy piecing quilts right after I graduated from High School. That is something I can actually do. I remember thinking how fun it would be to make my little girl a bedspread. Well, this was my lucky year. I didn't just get to make my little girl a bedspread but also my little boy.
It was kind of a big project to take on since I have three small children, but I really enjoyed it. They got their bedspreads for Christmas from me and they both love them.
I also made them "super capes." They love their capes and wear them almost every waking hour and also to bed. They were quite fun to make. I got instructions online and went for it. I also made one for both Aubree and Sydney.
In mid-December I got the brilliant idea to make Paige a doll bassinet and diaper bag. I looked everywhere for a pattern and finally found one online. I didn't even open the pattern until after Christmas. I was a little worried because of all my other attempts at real patterns and their disasters. I made the diaper bag and bassinet with quilt and pillow and it actually worked. I am really excited to give it to her on her birthday.
I am now putting my sewing machine away for a while and going to work on cleaning my house!
2 comments:
You've been busy! I love the bedspreads. I think Paige is going to love her bassinet. You are so talented. Tai Pan...Soon!
Very cute Ann. I can't wait to see them in person. You are quite the little sewer.
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