I tried some first time sewing projects this week. I did some applique work, added a ruffle butt and made some bibs. Sewing is so much of fun!!
I’ve been having such a hard time with Aaliya’s bibs getting way too wet and going through her shirt since she is at the teething age. The solution: add waterproof pul to the back of the bib…
Now her bib is waterproof.
And here she is modeling her new outfit:
The bib pattern I used seems to make a bit of a wide bib… which I think will keep falling on top of her face (since she isn’t sitting yet) so I plan to make another bib using a pattern that isn’t so wide.
And…. I finished my first painting a few weeks ago!!
I didn’t take art in school because I knew I couldn’t draw. I didn’t want to bring down my gpa because of that. (Since I had like a 3.8 gpa which is good!)
I do regret that now though because I really would have learned a lot and I would discovered my own love for painting! (maybe thats why I do so much painting with my son…)
So anyway… here is my first painting:
I’ve hung it in my dining room 🙂
For the ruffle butt onesie I used this tutorial.
Nina says
Hi! Congratulations on your painting! Wonderful. I also love painting but never did art at school. But I love the process. Looks like you do too.
An Almost Unschooling Mom says
Very nice painting. My mother took a summer art class last summer, at a local university – and she's in her 70's – so don't give up on training – just because you missed it the first time around.
Raising a Happy Child says
It's great that you discovered your creativity after all. Your painting looks great. I am curious – what type of paint did you use?
maroon skye says
Great work! Sewing and painting are two things I wish I could do. You did a great job.
Lucy
Dana Gustafson says
How cute! LOve the ruffle onesie and awesome painting. Good for yoU! I always wished I would have veered off my practical path in college and taken some art courses. Oh well, we blog now! 🙂
Nicole {tired, need sleep} says
Oh my goodness, your painting is beautiful. I'm amazed it is your first one – wow! And can I just say, I LOVE a baby with ruffles on her bottom… they make me crazy, they are just so darling! Great work!!
Valerie says
I love your painting and sewing projects! You have such an adorable model. 🙂 Way to go!
queenbee says
Great job!! I am learning to sew and a ruffle is one thing that I havent tackled yet. Thanks for sharing.
Pretty says
You are a natural! What a lovely painting. And lovely little girl.
Susana says
OK, you are truly talented!! This is awesome and you should be so very proud of the amazing job you did!!
Your baby is absolutely adorable!