A very generous mom at pre-school has been passing on her younger daughter's clothes as she outgrows them and I wanted to offer a little "thank you."
I'd never made clothes for anyone else's kids before - only my own. For that reason, as well as the numerous stories I've heard from their mom about how picky these little girls are about their clothes, I was nervous - but decided it was time. I'm feeling enough confidence to pass along the sewing wealth, if you will. Lord knows E's closet is pretty full and only getting fuller!
So I did it. This skirt is actually the second thing I made for M's classmate - the first didn't feel right to me so I scrapped it. I know she loves pink. I hoped she'd love ric rac - I've been hoarding it and it was starting to feel sad. Solved! Happy ric rac!
I also made it double layered to add to the girliness. Girly girl all the way. My favorite waistband on an elastic-waist skirt, too - the top stitching combined with stiff non-roll elastic give such a nice finish.
All that was left was to wrap it up and slap on a big bright bow! (Inspiration here - although I didn't use this template - I just winged it.)
I'm glad I didn't let my fear/nerves stop me from giving this. I got a text from the beneficiary's mom this afternoon saying she was sitting with her skirt, just "petting" it over an over. Ha! Success? I'd say YES!
Part 2: her sister's dress - coming soon.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Backfired. And What I've Been Up To.
So...this whole plan backfired a little. The concept: two creative projects a week for a year to force myself to make time for myself. I still think it's a great idea, theoretically. The problem: I found that making the additional time to photograph and publish the projects was creating MORE stress - which is opposite the goal when I started the project.
So I stopped. Photographing and publishing, that is. As well as stressing.
I did NOT, however, stop creating.
And I'm excited to put out there some of what I've been working on - at a pace that motivates me, as opposed to stifling me.
I've been sewing a lot - and am feeling pretty proud of and pleased with some of the things I've been doing. Let's just say, Baby Girl is going to have a lovely wardrobe should this weather ever actually warm up!
I've also been working on getting a better system down for actually photographing what I've made. Winters in New England don't exactly provide the best natural daylight. But I think I've made some progress.
There are a couple of gifts in this pile. It's the first time I'm giving clothing that I've made away for someone else's children to wear.
This is just a small four-piece representation of what I've been accomplishing the last two months. There's more to show, and more being made. Feeling super-inspired lately.
KCW starts next week. I'm not officially participating this season but am thinking about making a plan of attack for the week, as sort of a dry run. Depending on how it goes, maybe next season I'll be ready to join up for real. Wishing myself luck! And happy (stress-free) sewing.
So I stopped. Photographing and publishing, that is. As well as stressing.
I did NOT, however, stop creating.
And I'm excited to put out there some of what I've been working on - at a pace that motivates me, as opposed to stifling me.
I've been sewing a lot - and am feeling pretty proud of and pleased with some of the things I've been doing. Let's just say, Baby Girl is going to have a lovely wardrobe should this weather ever actually warm up!
I've also been working on getting a better system down for actually photographing what I've made. Winters in New England don't exactly provide the best natural daylight. But I think I've made some progress.
There are a couple of gifts in this pile. It's the first time I'm giving clothing that I've made away for someone else's children to wear.
I'm a little nervous - but also really excited. I'm feeling more confident in my abilities and creations - that's the exciting part, I guess.
This is just a small four-piece representation of what I've been accomplishing the last two months. There's more to show, and more being made. Feeling super-inspired lately.
KCW starts next week. I'm not officially participating this season but am thinking about making a plan of attack for the week, as sort of a dry run. Depending on how it goes, maybe next season I'll be ready to join up for real. Wishing myself luck! And happy (stress-free) sewing.
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