As many of you know, my New Year's Resolution was to embrace my femininity. I consider that to be quite a lot of things, but one of them is sewing. Sewing is something I've always wanted to pursue, but never had a reason to. I remember taking a sewing class in 8th grade and really loving it. But then I locked it away in a drawer of my heart somewhere and thought it would be one of those things I would never get around to doing. ENTER OLIVIA.
Now all I want to do is learn how to sew, just so that I can make her pretty things. I also want to teach HER how to do feminine things. Let's face it, in a house full of boys, she's going to learn how to do things like burp the alphabet and eat worms. I'd like to balance that out just a bit. But I have to learn first myself. So I'm taking the opportunity while she's a baby to do it.
I love trying something new, and seeing if I like it. I think that's the great part about a new year... the ability to start fresh, to reinvent yourself, to do something you've never done before. Because you never know...you just may be great at it!
My adopted mom Deb gave me her great sewing machine (What a sweetheart!) and I've bought a pattern, looked up lots of tutorials on youtube, and am in the process of buying some fabulous fabric on etsy. In a few weeks, I plan on trying my hand at making a pillowcase dress for Liv. I gotta say... I'm LOVING this resolution! So, check back with me in a few weeks... I plan on posting the results!
4 comments:
be warned... it can become addicting all too easily. ;)
that is awesome!!! I always wanted to get into sewing... I made my prom dress junior year, but after that... eh, just not into it.
You could totally be one of those etsy mamas that sell their creations!
I can't wait to see what you create! I am so glad that you are taking the sewing plunge.
Can't wait to see what you make!!!!
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