Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Getin' My Sew On

So I decided that I could make Juliet some cute outfits. I think I bought 6 patterns and borrowed one from a friend. I completed two. Grandma, Mama and Leigh have taught me what I know. I sewed some in high school, but wasn't really interested. Now I am and some times a phone call just doesn't work. So, when Mama is in town, I ask away.

This is the first outfit I made, yellow seersucker. Nothing says Southern Summer like seersucker. I turned out really great, but it is too big. She'll probably be able to wear it next summer! The bows are too big and ended up soaked (in her mouth all the time). And the bloomers I made too small...the pattern made them HUGE and I cut them down, so I'll have to remake those.
(the bloomers should peep out from behind)
Outfit #2:
This outfit was WAY above my skill level, but I figured it out. I love the ruffles!!!

Right now I am working on a touch and feel book for Juliet. Creating as I go. I'll post pics once it's finished. I'm hoping to sew some this winter for next summer. We'll see.

6 comments:

Kiera said...

Great job Hilary!! I love them! I loved the outfit in her 8 Month post, but I didn't know you made it!! You go girl!! And she is just too cute!!! I really see both of yall in her. She's adorable!!

The Adventures of Baby Bond said...

I love it. Isn't it something how having a baby brings out the desire to sew. I have never had a desire until now. My mother and mother-in-law have been teaching me. I made Morgan the same outfit as the seersucker and it was WAY too big. I love the other outfit, too. Maybe we should get together and sew away! How fun :)I can't wait to see the book. I may need to copy that idea from you :)

Laura said...

I am impressed!! I learned how to sew this summer but I haven't done anything since my first project. I need to do something since I "inherited" a free sewing machine!

Audra Laney said...

I am just beyond impressed!!! All I've made is a pair of pants and an appliqued shirt! Then again, I don't have a machine yet. I've worked some this week and last to buy my machine; hopefully I can get it next week! I think I'll need lessons from you! Great job!!!

Kacie said...

That's great! I love the seersucker outfit! I think the bows look cute the way they are, actually! :)

Ashley @ pure and lovely said...

Good for you! these are great!