Tonight I joined the Sew-in
that's advertised over at Handmade by Heidi
I've been looking forward to this evening of sewing
a new outfit for my little Sophia's 2nd birthday.
However, I neglected to really check out how the
pattern might fit Sophie.
I settled in to cut out the pattern,
but as I looked at the pattern
I realized that my little Sophia
is
a
t
a
l
l
girl!
Her daddy is 6ft 5 inches tall,
and her momma is 5 ft. 10 inches tall!
She's been measured at 90% in height
when she goes to the doctor...
So I looked at the pattern and it just didn't look right.
I measured it...
and thought about it...
...and ended up calling my daughter-in-law
to ask her to measure Sophie
so I could make sure it would fit.
Well, it wouldn't fit!
Sophie's the right size around the middle...
but waaaayyyyy taller than the pattern!
So needless to say,
my Sew-in became a bit complicated!
I had to match the measurements,
and adjust the bodice and pants,
by making them 2 inches longer on each.
I was so nervous...
I'm NOT a seamstress!
I caaaaan sew...
and do when I'm so inclined...
but really,
if I make a mistake...
the garment almost always goes forever unfinished.
I just hate ripping seams!!!
So in this case, I didn't want to make ANY mistakes!
Especially since I love the fabric.
Needless-to-say...
what I got completed for my Sew-in
was the correct size cut out of the fabric!
Yep, that's all! That's it!
Now I'm pooped,
and going to sit in bed with a book.
I need to relax my brain from all the figure'n!
LOL!
I will join the Sew-in again though!
(:
that's advertised over at Handmade by Heidi
I've been looking forward to this evening of sewing
a new outfit for my little Sophia's 2nd birthday.
However, I neglected to really check out how the
pattern might fit Sophie.
I settled in to cut out the pattern,
but as I looked at the pattern
I realized that my little Sophia
is
a
t
a
l
l
girl!
Her daddy is 6ft 5 inches tall,
and her momma is 5 ft. 10 inches tall!
She's been measured at 90% in height
when she goes to the doctor...
So I looked at the pattern and it just didn't look right.
I measured it...
and thought about it...
...and ended up calling my daughter-in-law
to ask her to measure Sophie
so I could make sure it would fit.
Well, it wouldn't fit!
Sophie's the right size around the middle...
but waaaayyyyy taller than the pattern!
So needless to say,
my Sew-in became a bit complicated!
I had to match the measurements,
and adjust the bodice and pants,
by making them 2 inches longer on each.
I was so nervous...
I'm NOT a seamstress!
I caaaaan sew...
and do when I'm so inclined...
but really,
if I make a mistake...
the garment almost always goes forever unfinished.
I just hate ripping seams!!!
So in this case, I didn't want to make ANY mistakes!
Especially since I love the fabric.
Needless-to-say...
what I got completed for my Sew-in
was the correct size cut out of the fabric!
Yep, that's all! That's it!
Now I'm pooped,
and going to sit in bed with a book.
I need to relax my brain from all the figure'n!
LOL!
I will join the Sew-in again though!
(:
Good on you Vicki...I admire you for doing that...I think I may have given up on that one!!! Hope we get to see what you made?! Happy Reading and Happy Weekend to you, Love Dzintra♥x
ReplyDeleteWell now that the hard part is over the rest will unfold in no time.
ReplyDeleteI was moved by the tribute to your Grandmother... she had the most beautiful name.
Enjoy your weekend in the garden, you lucky soul.
Susan x
Wow - thats all I can say.... I too might have just given up - photos????
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
xxx
Cute fabric (and pattern). I am beyond impressed that you even got it cut out. I would have thrown in the towel, unable to alter the pattern.
ReplyDeleteAnd now, cause I am reading your blog backwards, I know that you are successful in the end! The stress of it all paid off!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet outfit...I wish I knew how to sew. Took a class in school but only learned how to make a pin cushion. All I can do now is sew a button in place...better than nothing I suppose!