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
September 17, 2009 at 11:55 pmHi! 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
September 18, 2009 at 2:36 amVery 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
September 18, 2009 at 4:37 amIt'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
September 18, 2009 at 7:58 amGreat work! Sewing and painting are two things I wish I could do. You did a great job.
Lucy
Dana Gustafson says
September 18, 2009 at 9:29 amHow 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
September 18, 2009 at 1:39 pmOh 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
September 18, 2009 at 2:11 pmI love your painting and sewing projects! You have such an adorable model. 🙂 Way to go!
queenbee says
September 18, 2009 at 2:30 pmGreat job!! I am learning to sew and a ruffle is one thing that I havent tackled yet. Thanks for sharing.
Pretty says
September 21, 2009 at 12:22 amYou are a natural! What a lovely painting. And lovely little girl.
Susana says
September 23, 2009 at 6:48 amOK, 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!