I had to open my birthday present (a little sewing machine) early so I could make a few things. The most exciting to this little girl was her replica polka dot skirt.
I'm not an accomplished seamstress in any way, and I'm out of practice with a machine. I was getting so frustrated that things like a strait line or even seam allowance we way down on my list of priorities. My goal, in the end was just to make this piece of fabric stick to that piece. I probably could have done a better job with a hot glue gun. But it got done, I think it's pretty cute and most importantly, Alaina loves it (and me all the more for making it, making any frustrations so worth it that I'm planning other ways to impress her just to hear the amazement in her voice)
I'm not an accomplished seamstress in any way, and I'm out of practice with a machine. I was getting so frustrated that things like a strait line or even seam allowance we way down on my list of priorities. My goal, in the end was just to make this piece of fabric stick to that piece. I probably could have done a better job with a hot glue gun. But it got done, I think it's pretty cute and most importantly, Alaina loves it (and me all the more for making it, making any frustrations so worth it that I'm planning other ways to impress her just to hear the amazement in her voice)
I love the mental image of you creating her skirt with hot glue. It turned out very well, though. And isn't making something for such an appreciative recipient addicting?
ReplyDeleteIt really is. I would spend all my time and money on making things for her just for the awed expression, and tight hug.
ReplyDeleteI'm commenting on this post for the third time (third time's the charm?). Only you would actually make the skirt with a glue gun if you had to and I'm fairly certain it would turn out great. It feels good thinking of you sewing with your new sewing machine.
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