Monday, July 12, 2010

July's Resolution.

I'm going to learn how to sew. Yep, I'm starting a new year's resolution in July. Call it my summer resolution. I think I am finally getting to the point where I can rely on Eli taking at least a one hour nap every day, sometimes two- three hours. So, I want to learn how to sew. Why? Because 1. This Fall, when almost everyone else goes back to work, I'm going to need a hobby. 2. I love smocked and hand-sewn outfits for babies, and I don't want to spend $40 every time I buy one. So, what's a girl to do? I want to learn how to make:
Remember Nguyen?                       

Etsy                                               
Remember Nguyen

Sorry, I don't remember where I got the other ones, but they are all fairly basic shortall jon-jons and bubbles. I think I can do it. First step, fix my "vintage" old and banged up Singer machine. Second, order some cheap fabric to practice. Third, practice! We'll see how this goes.

Oh, and I want his closet to look like this:

I'm too embarrassed to show you what it actually looks like right now.
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3 comments:

  1. MeganJuly 12, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    All the power to you girl. It is becoming a lost art for our generation. My mom sews and she always made our Halloween costumes--something I wish I could do for my kids. Not learning to sew is one of the biggest regrets I have from my days of living at home. I hope it works out for you because I think your children will love you for it.

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  2. memphis belleJuly 13, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    I started sewing at the beginning of the summer. I took a class and they taught us how to make boy rompers and girl jumpers with appliques. You'll be able to figure it out. You'll have the best dressesd boy in town!

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  3. AshleyJuly 14, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Go for it Jane! I too want to learn to sew. My Mom sews and smocks beautiful outfits for my children every once in a blue moon and I hate paying upwards of $50 everytime I purchase an outfit for one of my kids. I love dressing my kids the way little boys and girls should be dressed and wish I could create those outfits myself. :) Keep us posted on how it goes!

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