Halloween/Thanksgiving skirt.

While making the blocks for Alex, I thought I would sew some of the girls skirts from a pattern I got from the same blog, Sew Like My Mom.  Did I mention how much I love this blog?  When I went to the fabric store, I ended up finding the exact same fabric she use. How cool!!  I love the fabric because I think it works for both holidays and with them so close together it's perfect.   The pattern she used is so easy and the length is perfect for Re. Hopefully she will be able to wear it next year.

So the blog said she was able to whip these out in 30 min.  Clearly she has been doing this for a long time. I had to measure, iron, sew on rick rack, sew a line, iron, then fold and measure bottom hem line, iron bottom, sew double line, fold and measure top hem line, iron top, sew line, thread elastic, sew together(no picture of this step, so did my best), finish off.

I know it sound like a lot, but it was really easy, just time consuming. Took me about 2 hours on Re's skirt and the rest were a little over an hour.  Thank goodness there were pictures on her website.  OMG, I don't think I would have attempted this without them.

Here's the finished product.  What do you think?  Thoughts?  Need a skirt made????

Sewing Project: Blocks

With Baby Alex being born, I wanted to make something for him.  I found this on one of my favorite websites, Sew Like My Mom.  Once I saw it I knew I needed to learn how.  The blocks are adorable and I love that she shows you how to make everything step by step.  Which is great for me since I am still a beginner. Only my second project since getting my Grandma's sewing machine.

Check it out.  What do you think?

Sewing 101

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.