Domestic Diva!?!

When I was in ninth grade I took a sewing class. It was sheer frustration in trying to figure out how to use the machine, follow the pattern, and even sew a straight line. Never did I think that some years later this would end up being something I really enjoyed to do.



It all started a couple months ago. We had decided to purchase a condo closer to Jared's work. Knowing that we needed curtains for our new place I set out on a journey to find the perfect ones. I went to every store I could think of and found nothing that really caught my eye. So I got this crazy idea to make them myself. I didn't have a pattern....I was just going to make them as simple as possible....at least that way hopefully they would actually turn out. Well the end result was better than I had imagined. I was really proud of myself that I actually made something that looked good...at least to me, and I didn't stop there. I made 4 matching pillow as well.

This little experience fueled my fire.

I went to the fabric store a couple weeks ago just to get out of the house. I came across an adorable pattern for a little girls dress. The pattern said it was super easy so I thought to myself why not give it a try. I don't know what I was thinking!!! I now know that just because a pattern says EASY doesn't always mean that it would be EASY for someone who has only made curtains and 4 pillows since the ninth grade. It took me several times to read over just one step in the directions. however, I kept going, stitch after stitch and finally I finished. From a distance Bella's little dress looks great. Don't look too closely though, or you will see crooked stitching, the ribbon isn't lined up perfectly, and it's about one size too big for her. Really though, who cares. I am just glad that I did it...myself.



Since then I have made curtains for my kitchen, two pillows for Bella's bed, and some flannel P.J. bottoms. I admit I am now addicted. The fabric store is a dangerous place for me to go...I could spend so much money there.

(Bella is so excited o have "Elmo" and "cookie" on her pajamas)

All in All I have learned that I shouldn't expect to become perfect at something overnight, and that with a little encouragement from a loving husband I can accomplish anything.