Here is Matt modeling the pajama shorts I made for Russ. You can't tell, but the fabric has a USC pattern with little Gamecocks on it. The shorts were probably one of the easiest sewing projects I've ever done, but I added two inches to the length because they were really short. I'm also making a pair for Ryan (soccer print fabric) and Erik (Airforce print fabric). Kelby's getting pants. And yes, Mom, I finished all the seams.
I also made a Dora the Explorer dress for Adisyn. Matt and I saw the fabric at Hobby Lobby and decided I had to make her something, because she LOVES Dora. The pattern itself was pretty easy, but one huge challenge was making button holes.
This was the first time I've ever made a button hole, so I dug out my sewing machine manual and learned how to use the button hole attachment. I made no less than seven practice button holes (the first few looked like complete shit) before I made the two button holes on the shoulders of the dress. I think I did a pretty good job! Aren't the buttons cute?
Matt had the idea of putting a label in my sewn items, so I used the ink-jet iron on transfer sheets to make labels on some bias tape. (Ignore the unfinished edge in the photo!)
Then, a day later I found some Dora ribbon that I thought would be perfect edging. I think it matches well. Matt and I got a little thermal shirt and some tights to wear with the dress, because it's too cold to wear in the winter. I hope she likes it!
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