Archive for 'Sewing Projects'
Sewing…
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That is all.
About sewing and about whining
This fabric for Mia’s class? Meh. It’s the only one I didn’t select and of course it’s the hardest to work with. The dance teacher (who doesn’t sew) wanted it because it looks cool with the leotards.
The fabric is sticky and clingy, making it hard to lay out for cutting. It [...]
In which I ruin NaBloPoMo right off the bat
Gee, is it November 5 already? I was all set to post every day this month and then I go out of town and blow it in the first week. Oops.
We went to my parent’s house on the spur of the moment Friday and ended up staying until today so Dan could put [...]
Halloween
I wasn’t into Halloween until I had kids. I am one of those who used to turn out all the lights and retreat to the back of the house to watch movies so I wouldn’t have to (1) buy candy and (2) sit by the door all night passing out said candy.
But now that [...]
Putting a price tag on a tradition
I have made Halloween costumes for my kids every year since they were babies. For 10 years now September and October has found me studying patterns, shopping for fabric, and sewing far into the night. It’s a time of year we all look forward to.
At first I was realizing my vision, now I’m realizing theirs. [...]