My first attempt at sewing was in Middle School and lets just say that my experience of sewing some pajamas didn't go so well. I remember my project being a totally disaster. The seams didn't line up, the stitches were not straight.... I could go on but Lets face it, It was a disaster!! Needless to say, I think I wore them for my Halloween Costume that year but they never resurfaced again!Fast forward 14 years to the present.... I have attempted to start sewing again! Believe me, I have had my reservations! Luckily for me, one of my dear friends is an excellent seamstress. She is always very actively sewing and I am always amazed at the beautiful clothes she sews for her nieces! I constantly tell her she should become a "cook" for the moda bake shop (one of my favorite websites.)
The past few months I have gotten together with my dear friend in the evenings and we become engrossed in sewing projects. I appreciate her taking me by the hand and teaching me and sharing her sewing knowledge with me. Do you remember this pattern that I showed you on my family blog?
I found this pattern at one of my favorite fabric stores. I thought the little girl was darling and her features eerily feature my daughters. I also adored the dress and felt like it was destiny... My first "real" sewing project was born and got I busy "cooking."
I finished my cute little project last night! Here are the results:
I didn't have enough fabric to make a bow for the dress but I decided to go with a more low maintenance approach- a flower clip. What do you think? I am so proud of myself for coming so far since middle school!
PS. The seams line up! Hurray!
I found this pattern at one of my favorite fabric stores. I thought the little girl was darling and her features eerily feature my daughters. I also adored the dress and felt like it was destiny... My first "real" sewing project was born and got I busy "cooking."I finished my cute little project last night! Here are the results:
I didn't have enough fabric to make a bow for the dress but I decided to go with a more low maintenance approach- a flower clip. What do you think? I am so proud of myself for coming so far since middle school!PS. The seams line up! Hurray!
Hey, that sounds like me. I hated my sewing class when I was a youth. I got a sewing machine when I got married and finally pulled it out of the box last month (yes it's been there for 6 1/2 years!, sad). Now all I want to do with my spare time is sew! Is Carlyn the one you get together with? I wish I lived closer so I could hope over and join you. That would be so fun!!! Can I borrow your pattern for the retro mae dress? I can pay you for the "rental" of it.
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny Ashlee - I bought that same pattern and pulled out my sewing machine for it last month and now I'm addicted. I can't wait to get to another decent fabric store so I can make another one for Easter!
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