Jun. 8, 2006 - Sewing Lessons

Laura came over today, and Stephanie took Abyni.  Laura and Paris had sewing lessons:)

Both girls made tops today that were SOOOOOO cute!  We were low on fabric, so they had to do a little adjusting of the pattern, but both girls did far more than half the work (I sewed the finishing part of the bias tape, and helped get the elastic started).  They worked almost straight through for SIX hours!  They took a break to watch Arthur when I went to pick up the boys from camp, and had a lunch break as well... but they worked HARD.

They made a long, loose tank top with two ruffles at the bottom.  Well, Paris completely ran out of fabric, so hers has one ruffle.  Laura was SOOOOO estatic about her outfit, it was hilarious watching her open mouthed gaping at herself in the mirror!  She was sooo shocked that SHE had done that!

Paris was thrilled, but not shocked.  That girl has a bit more self esteem than everyone else in the house.  As soon as she accomplishes anything, she has the immediate attitude, "Well of COURSE I can do/am good at that."  Fortunatley for her, I'm the same way often, so I know its all a big bluff and she's just covering up the true feelings leftover from fear of failing.  Its so scarey seeing a daughter who has so many of my volatile things... but at least I seem to be on track of guiding her into her own likes and desires... and she's very interested in designing and wearing her "own look" rather than what everyone else is wearing.  Dh is very happy about that!

I will post photos tomorrow ~ they are so flippin adorable!  I feel so good ~ they did SO great!!  I know Paris is going to be going nuts to sew some more too, and Laura's birthday is this month.  I think I'll buy her a pattern, a sewing kit and a "coupon" for another day of sewing lessons:)  Paris can maybe pick out some fabric for both of them to make matching outfits.