Showing posts with label sewing for children. Children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewing for children. Children. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Little Stitches for Little People

Hi everyone, Angela here. I have to admit to never being much of a seamstress. When I was young, I learned enough to sew some of my own barbie clothes, but they were pretty rudimentary - as in, here is a sack with a hole for your arms and head. A little ribbon for a belt and they were ready for the ball!

When I had kids, I decided I should try my hand a few bigger projects for my new "dolls". Pinterest inspired this dress, built onto a onesie. Again, the ribbon around the waist made an excellent addition.



And then, because I didn't want to spend the big bucks on a nice nursing pillow, I spend just as much on the fabric to make my own with washable cover, etc.


I also wanted to do something special for my boy. The pattern for the cars I just pulled of the internet and otherwise just added some ties. I made a second quilt later out of a single panel spiderman curtain I found at a garage sale and a bark blue fleece blanket we had. I just tied that one, but it seems to be his favorite...probably because of spiderman.


I must admit to enjoying improving my sewing abilities, and someday I might try something even more complicated...like pajama pants. As my favorite attire for writing, I can always use another pair. ;)

What are some sewing projects you've done recently? Or do you prefer to go to the store and buy it already made for less of a cost? (At least, that is how expensive fabric is up here in Canada.)

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