Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Wardrobe Wednesday - Nighty Night

I wasn't sure whether to make this a Wardrobe Wednesday or a Project 2011 post. Since my original WW plan didn't work out, and I've got other ideas for Project 2011, WW wins!

You all may remember that I am learning to sew this year. I think I may have started on a little more challenging of a project than I intended. Thanks to RasJane, who came over and walked me through the sewing steps, I was able to finish Princess' nightgown a couple of weeks ago. RasJane has been sewing since she was a child and really knows what she's doing. 

I believe my next projects will be much simpler . . . things like gift bags, aprons and pillows. Then maybe I'll move up to something just a little bit more challenging. I may also steer clear of the cheap patterns. It seems the more expensive ones are easier to follow. 

Still, all in all, I am very pleased with the nightgown results.

And Princess was more than happy to show off her modeling moves.


The bottom line . . . Princess loves her new nightgown and I made it long enough and big enough that it will fit her for at least a couple of years. 

Now head on over to our Wardrobe Wednesday sponsor, Aliceson, at Feet Off the Table to see what all the cool kids are wearing. 

8 comments:

  1. Yay! Go you. I'm so glad you had someone close by to help walk you through it. Giving advice and tips through text is kind of limiting. ;)

    The nightgown looks awesome!

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  2. I love it! It turned out great. I'm so glad I was able to come over and play with you. It looks like Princess loves it too.
    Maybe we can work on handsewing at park days?

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  3. Beautiful, it came up really really well:)You should give yourself a huge pat on the back for being able to complete it:)

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  4. Thanks, ladies!! I am rather pleased with the result.

    Sheri, email assistance is a bit limiting. ;-)

    RasJane, I would love to work on hand sewing at park days!! :D

    Jessica, I am patting myself on the back. Truly. :-)

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  5. Way to go, SL! That nightgown looks super comfy, I bet Princess loves it!

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  6. Thanks, Aliceson! It is sooooo soft . . . The first day Princess put it on, she didn't want to take it off.

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  7. Wow, I've always wanted to sew something, but I really suck on the sewing machine. lol NICE JOB and such a sweet model!

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  8. Sheila, I am determined to master, or well . . . not suck . . . on the sewing machine. I know it can be done!

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