Thursday, October 8, 2009

following a pattern for dummies


As embarrassing as it is, I truly can't sew. I try and try so hard but it never looks quite right. That's why my hot glue gun is my best friend.
But I really wanted to at least try and make some baby shoes. So I bought a pattern, an easy well written pattern with pictures too! But of course for me, it wasn't easy at all. After five pairs of totally butchered shoes, two broken needles, and some major patience on my part, I finally was able to make two half way decent pairs of shoes. Can you tell I'm really proud of myself?Just don't look too closely.

As long as it took me to make a decent pair of baby shoes, it feels good to have accomplished what I set out to do! I am definitely learning to be more patient when it comes to sewing and following patterns. Maybe I'll even make some more!

That might be after she's born. I'm taking a break for now.

9 comments:

Vanessa said...

Love them!!!

MommyBrec said...

Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!! These are SO, SO, SO CUTE! I cannot believe you made them! You are so dang talented! I wish you guys lived closer so we could hang out...I would have loved to go to Jonah's birthday...you had it decorated so cute! He is such a cutie...and growing up too quickly! :D Love you guys and miss you tons! BTW: What pattern did you use for the shoes?! I don't sew, either, but you inspire me to try, and those are TOO CUTE! :D :D

Cristin said...

You should sell those on Etsy. Seriously.

amber {and co.} said...

So so so cute!! Can I put in a request for some for when I have a baby girl?? Ü

Kaci said...

WOW! SOOO CUTE!! OMG! I can't sew either! I was looking a couple weeks ago on youtube at sewing lessons and I just don't get it. when I was around 10 I took a couple summer classes where I was supposed to sew clothes for myself, and my teacher ended up doing most everything, I think all I did was cute and pin.

Kaci said...

Cristin really should learn to make shoes since she is too cheap to buy them for her kids.. ha ha

gaylencarlson said...

You are so talented, Caitlin. The shoes are sooooo cute.

Anonymous said...

adorable! I might steal this idea... can't wait to dress my little girl either.

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