Growing up my Grandma use to sew me and my sister clothes all the time. They were some of the coolest stuff ever. One year when we were young she made us matching (one pink, one purple) cowgirl outfits. Skirt and vest, with coordinating cowboy boots. Will try to find a photo. Anyways, she was always sewing, crocheting or baking for people. (and somehow found the time to bet everyone at card games, even today at 88 years old she will destroy anyone at a game of UNO. It's a game of chance for crying out loud and she runs the board) Recently she gave me her singer sewing machine. It is amazing and still in really good condition for being 35 years old. (don't know how long they actually last) Along with the sewing machine came the realization that I have no clue how to sew. I have only hand sewn things, begged someone to sew for me, or broken down and just bought what I needed. With the latter being the most common. So awhile back I found some cute fabric at Ikea (who knew) and thought I would make something for Redon, but never could think of anything. But now I have a sewing machine which apparently helps ideas pop in my head.
So here is my first idea:
Redon is like Brandon and gets really hot at night. All of Redon's blankets are heavy or just make her sweat to death. Solution - make her a thin blanket/comforter.
No photos of my work in progress, but I was just sewing straight lines so a little boring. Instead a photo of the finished product.
And since I had extra material, a small pillow case.
It turned out pretty good and was easy too! Only took 2 hours, but I spend a lot of that time reading the manual. Thank goodness it was only straight lines and a simple stitch. Can't wait to show Grandma, she will be so proud.
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