Turns out, I am no Martha at all.
I just wasted 4 hours of my life. I should have been more productive, but instead, I tried to sew.
The first hour was spent threading the bobbin and machine. Turns out that is way easier when you have a sewing teacher talking you through it.
Once I finally accomplished that, I started a few projects. 3 very mediocre things in 4 long hours- not quite proficient yet, if you ask me.
The first thing I did was a pillowcase for my nephew. He has two "Taggie" blankets that he loves, so I thought that this was a way for him to have his taggies with him at night!
The sewing job is embarrassing, but thankfully, he is 3 and will not care how straight the thread is!
I also made a pink version. The sewing was better on this one, but my ribbons are not perfectly straight which drives me crazy! Maybe I am too OCD to sew!
And finally, the burp cloth. Folded over, you can't quite tell how bad it is, but unfolded you can tell that I had a bit of trouble. I guess this one won't be a gift, but will stay here for any babies that come to visit!
I know that there are many ways to do these, so next time I will try something different, but I had to give up for today.
Next week... Baby blankets!
16 comments:
They look great and I think the birthday boy will love the pillow case. Don't get down on yourself, you will improve each time you try.
I love you!!! :)
Please make my kiddos the taggie pillow cases! That is the cutest idea EVER!!!
Jackson will love it! so cute and thoughtful! I love made gifts!! THANK YOU!!!
I think your "creations" are absolutely beautiful! Have you checked out most of the things you buy at the store! Yep, falling apart! Your's looks way way much better! Proud of you Susie Homemaker - er, uh Jenni!!
To hide your seams, you can take a peice of grograin or silky ribbon and sew it on top of the pillow case all the way around. It will hide all the seems that way. Lookin' good!
I don't care what you say, I am still totally impressed by you!!
Those look great! I am so impressed! Way to go, Martha. :)
Looks pretty good to me! I am impressed that you are even trying at all! You should see my sewing skills...
I think you are doing a GREAT job! Keep up the good work & don't stop trying!!!!
I think they look great! And you can come teach me to sew just as soon as I get my mom's old machine fixed.
For your first time they look great!! BTW OCD is a wonderful thing to have while sewing!
I had the same problem the first time I tried to sew. I got so frustrated that my stitches weren't straight I almost walked away. That pillow case is absolutly adorable, though. I may have to steal that idea from you.
I think your creations are AWESOME!! Don't give up! No one said that sewing was easy. Practice makes perfect!
Way better than I can do anyday! I would have probably thrown the sewing machine out the window!! See you next week. Love ya.
They are absolutely darlin! Keep it up...I know it will get easier the more you do it! :-)
OMG!! You are too much for words! I love your pillowcases and burp cloth! When does Mackenzie get to put her order in for a burp cloth....b/c you can't have too many :)
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