A while back Kelli and I were talking about sewing and came up with a great idea to do a sewing series! She started by posting a tutorial on how to sew an embellished baby onsie. My response? A toddler sized T-shirt with a monogram!
I chose to do a t-shirt because at the time I couldn’t think of any friends of mine who have babies in onsies.
Or maybe I couldn’t think of any friends who have a baby in a onsie that I’d be willing to let them see my first sewing project!
Enter Jes – if there is any friend who has seen me in some embarassing situations, it’s Jes. Nevermind that it’s usually because Jes and I come up with the most ridiculous ideas when we are together! So I decided to make a cute little t-shirt for Jes’ daughter, Rayah.
So can you tell I learned a few more things other than sewing? I hadn’t planned on getting (yet another) lesson in patience or humility, but I suppose those aren’t bad things to improve on…
So, what did you think? How did it turn out? Rayah loved it!
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October 18, 2011 at 10:44 am
Oh where to begin….Hahahaha….if your name starts with an I you’re in luck! It turned out very cute…your comments are so funny
October 18, 2011 at 10:54 am
I’m sure you will never look at another “simple” sewing project again and say, “Oh, that would be easy to do.” LOL …but hey, it turned out great and that’s what counts. I’ve never felt very comfortable sewing on a machine, so a project like this, I would do by hand and spend four times as much time on…isn’t THAT ridiculous?!! I just love that you didn’t try to hide your goof-ups and frustration. We can always count on you B to keep it real!
October 18, 2011 at 11:50 am
The shirt is so cute! Rayah and I both loved it, for sure! Thanks for letting us be the recipients of your very first project!!!
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October 18, 2011 at 1:56 pm
It is SO cute! You did such a great job, Bianca!
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October 19, 2011 at 8:21 am
Proud!
October 19, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Precious picture, Bianca! I love the finished project. Makes me want one with a big “E” … for me! Hope you’re doing great.
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October 20, 2011 at 9:30 am
Ladies,
Thank you!!! Your encouragement means so much
October 20, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Bianca!
I’m so impressed!! with you desiring to sew, getting a machine and sticking with it, instead of just gluing it. Ripping things out is not my favorite, but I still have to do it much more frequently than I’d like to admit. Also, your video is awesome, I can only imagine how long that took to edit. What a great gift!!
October 20, 2011 at 11:20 pm
how freaking cute is this!!! such a great post
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October 21, 2011 at 8:07 am
Thanks Ruth! It was indeed a first try (all the failures included)! But I am hopeful and can’t wait to do some more fun projects!
October 24, 2011 at 5:33 pm
The video turned out great! Always making me laugh with your little comments like “friends with an I”. Must say, it was alot more fun watching the video than listening to this process go down in person
Just glad I didn’t get caught in the Bianca-Sewing Machine crossfire!
October 25, 2011 at 6:54 am
I love this idea. Perfect for kids who outgrow their clothes so quickly!
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November 16, 2011 at 5:36 pm
so sweet!