Look at what I made…

 

Aren’t the girls going to look so cute for Independence Day? 

Ok, so technically my Mom did most of the actual sewing (due to the fact that Joy Lynn would not let me put her down while we were in Gordo) but I did learn a lot and I have to say that my 1st sewing lesson went really well.  I enjoyed watching my mom and trying to think through the process with her was a huge help.  I am definitely not going to turn into Martha Pullen anytime soon.  I love you Ms. Martha but I would rather talk about baking pies again at our next Independence Day gathering because I am still way out of my league when it comes to all this fabric and bobbin stuff.

I will give myself some credit though because I was able to understand just “how” to put these 2 little skirts/dresses together.  The hardest part for me was understanding just how much fabric to buy, how to cut the fabric, and threading the machine.  I swear those beginning stages require a Master’s Degree and I am no where near ready to do that part on my own yet.  All in all, I would say that my 1st sewing lesson was a success but my fabulous instructor says that I still need to come back for a few more lessons – perhaps even sewing boot camp.  Oh my! 

  

Since we were in the sewing mood this weekend, we decided to keep going and whip up a few more for the girls…

I guess sewing is just like anything else and will just take some practice because this 2nd set was so much easier to put together and even though we did not make them “exactly” like the 1st ones, they went a lot faster. I guess now all I need is to get a machine of my own, some more cute fabric, and then start whipping up more polka dot cuteness. 

Thanks Mama for spending your Saturday afternoon showing me the basics of sewing.  I just know that Emma Lee and Joy Lynn are going to look so cute in their matching outfits this summer.  I know you would have much rather been snuggling with Joy Lynn or splashing in the pool with this bathing beauty…