I'm really not a great seamstress yet but with each project I can see improvement. What I LOVE about sewing is that I feel a connection to my mother and grandmothers who sewed out of necessity, as well as out of love. I can remember going with my mom to choose a fabric and pattern for a new Easter dress, school clothes, or play clothes. It was always fun to look at pattern books and anticipate the new dress that would soon be mine - so different than shopping for regular clothing (which is still super fun ;-). I hope I'm re-creating for my children a piece of what I had growing up. Allie is already asking me to teach her to sew and watches over my shoulder...she loves ripping out my mistakes for me! The other part that I love is the creativity - my brain SERIOUSLY needs to create (we all do in some way) and sewing is fulfilling that. Anyway, if you are considering sewing, this blog gave me the SUPER SIMPLE instructions for this skirt to dress.
LOVED this skirt when I bought it at target for like $6...but for some reason I RARELY wore it. I was planning to give it away when I started re-designing and so I saved it, SO glad I did! This probably took me an hour or so from start to finish.
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After:
PS - My mom tried and tried to teach me to sew as a teenager but I was FAR too cool for that. So many regrets! ;-)
12 comments:
darling!! i have a few old skirts i never wear...maybe little dresses for E?? we'll see how creative i can get!
Wow. I love that! It's even cuter as her dress.
That is so darn precious. I have the same skirt. I just might have to do the same for my daughter. Love the ideas. We sure miss you guys here. We are covered in snow, so I am sure that you guys don't miss that. Keep the great ideas coming.
very impressive!
so adorable!!! LOVE it! allie has that model pose down, too. ;)
I have teenager sewing regrets!!! Someday. Gorgeous girl and dress.
i love it..my head is spinning now too! sewing IS so fun!
It's a masterpiece!! Allie certainly does have the model pose down. Wonder who was her inspiration. You've definitely hit on a new talent!
so cute, Sarah! I can't sew worth beans (is that really a saying?), but someday I want to learn. it's a great talent to have!
Wow Sarah....yeah...that's really cool. We are soooo impressed. A skirt to a shirt. Wow.
Hahhaha lol No but seriously thats precious!!
Good job!!
Super cute! Your comment about your mom trying to teach you to sew reminds me of me with my mom, only with cooking! I never wanted to stop and learn! Boy now I wish I had at least a FEW of her amazing skills....
I love your blog it is so cute!
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