tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post5090143112625287596..comments2024-03-19T05:45:33.244-04:00Comments on the underwear drawer: feel free to tell me if this is counts as my psychotic breakMichelle Auhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938937923678734252noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-49373660518332529922012-06-05T23:22:03.342-04:002012-06-05T23:22:03.342-04:00Michelle, Just got back from our vacation. You ne...Michelle, Just got back from our vacation. You never amaze me with what you can do when you set your mind on something. The dresses you made are prettier than those on line. If you have time, you can mass produce these. I am sure you will have a lot of customers. Both patterns are pretty, I particularly like the red floral print. I finally got a sewing machine and learned to use it. Unfortunately, I am still at the "shortening the pants" stage.<br /><br />Can't wait for the baby to be born.doctor Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-11171276055301531282012-05-31T12:52:37.293-04:002012-05-31T12:52:37.293-04:00Wait what?? I thought you were having another boy...Wait what?? I thought you were having another boy? When did he turn into a SHE? Is the baby transgender? So confused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-16649771170938118262012-05-31T10:58:08.422-04:002012-05-31T10:58:08.422-04:00Totally unrelated to the beautiful dresses - but I...Totally unrelated to the beautiful dresses - but I was just re-reading "This Won't Hurt a Bit" and got to be reminded that Cal was born during July of your first year in anesthesia residency. I am starting internship *gulp* next week, and am currently 33 weeks pregnant. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for writing your story so I know that this can, in fact, be done.Zetceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108088849167338256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-46614423497925835732012-05-30T08:53:34.723-04:002012-05-30T08:53:34.723-04:00A quick tip- cotton 2T underwear makes a great dia...A quick tip- cotton 2T underwear makes a great diaper cover. But if you want to get all fancy there are great patterns on CD websites; My favorite is Rita's Rump Cover. http://handmadebyrita.blogspot.com/2007/10/httpwww.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-66754657646016247262012-05-29T20:36:11.734-04:002012-05-29T20:36:11.734-04:001. that is just AWESOME.
2. now you live in the ...1. that is just AWESOME.<br />2. now you live in the south, so I MUST suggest you go all lilly pulitzer on us and make yourself one in the same print as one for the incoming thing #3. just saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-17038608816081484142012-05-24T11:28:18.317-04:002012-05-24T11:28:18.317-04:00Just wanted to say Hi, and the dresses are so cute...Just wanted to say Hi, and the dresses are so cute! First time commenter, but long time reader. I love your writing, and your photography skills are amazing too. I definitely vote for some matching bloomers.debbieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932833933235679121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-42153367769838170962012-05-24T10:26:14.098-04:002012-05-24T10:26:14.098-04:00@milesclan
If you are having problems with a sewin...@milesclan<br />If you are having problems with a sewing machine from thte 70's (both of mine are and still work great) - try having them cleaned and adjusted at a shop specializing in sewing machines...<br />also constantly breaking thread is a sign that you have the tension adjusted incorrectly.<br /><br />Now to the main point: To those of you learning that sewing is not rocket science - good on you!<br />All it takes it time and patience - and if my husband can do it, you can too. He has his OWN machine and sewing kit. All it took for him to want to learn was a boat needing canvas work!Christie Crittershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409348100826092353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-76101828227805063792012-05-24T09:54:57.696-04:002012-05-24T09:54:57.696-04:00Very cute! And now you can see how easy it is to g...Very cute! And now you can see how easy it is to get hooked on crafts! Haha.Katie Collettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727402494799099736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-6433683309077840152012-05-24T04:41:59.934-04:002012-05-24T04:41:59.934-04:00Wow! Awesome! Beautiful baby clothes! I don't ...Wow! Awesome! Beautiful baby clothes! I don't consider it as a psychotic break or something. I'm so inspired to learn how to sew. Hehe! Nice job, Michelle!Sujihttp://www.xiliumonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-61415719891192786272012-05-23T23:52:45.667-04:002012-05-23T23:52:45.667-04:001. Freakin' adorbs.
2. Did you wash, dry, and ...1. Freakin' adorbs.<br />2. Did you wash, dry, and iron the fabric before sewing? It's an important step; if you don't, your seams may come out wonky after you wash and dry the finished pieces.<br />3. My personal limit on baby clothing is $4/piece but I'm a SAHM and have more time to shop than you do. Carters.com with 25% off coupons, Nordstrom Rack, Macy's clearance section, Target, and consignment stores are all great ideas. And make friends with generous people who have baby girls 6 months older than yours, LOL. I have the same issue with price and slutty clothing (what is with ALL of the ANIMAL PRINT?)<br />4. More project ideas: crib rail guard (for teething, unless she just lives in MEGABED with you), crib skirt (suuuuper easy), a few identical lovey blankets (add little ribbon "taggies" for her to fondle), swaddling blankets (42" square flannel or muslin), blackout curtains for her room, pillow covers for the living room... I find that once I haul my sewing machine out of the closet, I just keep making crap so I don't have to put it away, ha ha.Hollienoelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09136151955174344861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-2737501896923379512012-05-23T21:20:26.770-04:002012-05-23T21:20:26.770-04:00Wow, those are freaking adorable. I'm fairly ...Wow, those are freaking adorable. I'm fairly advanced in the sewing skills department and I think you did a fine job. I just LOVE your fabric choices. And these smocks are so versatile because you can put a T-shirt underneath, or not. <br /><br />The next thing, obviously, is to make pants. Something you can pair with either the tops you sewed or they can worn with colorful little T-shirts. Pants are always my first suggestion for a beginner because even if they come out wonky, you can still wear them to bed, right? <br /><br />Pants are easy. It's usually two front pieces, two back pieces, sew up the crotch and then the side seams. Done! Oh, and hem the legs and do a casing for the elastic. If you can do reversible smocks, then pants will be a piece of cake. <br /><br />Also, you already have two pants-wearing offspring and there's a whole world of cute flannel waiting for you to make it up into warm jammy bottoms. (I don't even bother to make pajama tops anymore because isn't that what T-shirts are for?)Annapolitannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-31940276831000383242012-05-23T21:07:14.296-04:002012-05-23T21:07:14.296-04:00Baby clothes are just the beginning: http://living...Baby clothes are just the beginning: http://living.msn.com/life-inspired/why-women-pay-more-1<br /><br />The dresses look great. Well done!Another Erika from Wellesleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-43754488501303817702012-05-23T19:55:25.737-04:002012-05-23T19:55:25.737-04:00So sweet! I wish I could sew, but I have no crafty...So sweet! I wish I could sew, but I have no crafty skills. Used clothes are the best! I have twin girls, so I have a ton of clothes. Between gifts, a twice yearly multiples used clothing sale, and four consignments sites on Facebook, I have only very rarely bought anything new, and I only bought things new because they were on sale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-8527175242202743882012-05-23T18:26:49.226-04:002012-05-23T18:26:49.226-04:00Well done!Well done!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904865512131912504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-33466379171998986172012-05-23T17:41:00.622-04:002012-05-23T17:41:00.622-04:00OMG You did such a good job. Geez, maybe you can o...OMG You did such a good job. Geez, maybe you can open your own ETSY store and make 50 bucks a pop for each one you make...lol..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-69721230518887295162012-05-23T17:20:10.555-04:002012-05-23T17:20:10.555-04:00Those are fantastic!!! And that you MADE THEM? Get...Those are fantastic!!! And that you MADE THEM? Get outta here!<br /><br />Thanks for posting the tutorial; as someone who also hates throwing money away on fancy clothes, I think I'm going to give this a try. Your pieces are totally inspirational.Amirahttp://www.anamiracanstory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-6751409593159763052012-05-23T15:18:33.036-04:002012-05-23T15:18:33.036-04:00it's your spiral into sheer awesomeness!! well...it's your spiral into sheer awesomeness!! well done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-61966611882462699542012-05-23T13:52:57.783-04:002012-05-23T13:52:57.783-04:00Are you kidding me? Those are freakin' adorab...Are you kidding me? Those are freakin' adorable!Riannhttp://www.emergencybucks.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-89825456118638965722012-05-23T13:41:59.889-04:002012-05-23T13:41:59.889-04:00Okay, I have always related to you and your writin...Okay, I have always related to you and your writing, but now I think that we are long lost sisters of some variety (except I am not Chinese LOL).<br /><br />One - also an anesthesiologist<br />Two - also can't stand spending money on kids' clothes and mostly buy very inexpensive items (I mean they are only going to wear it for such a short time! They won't know I got it at the bargain store). I refused to buy my daughter (she is the same age as Mack) fancy dressy clothes despite how many kids at preschool have them. Mostly she'd just rather wear her brother's hand-me-downs anyway!<br />And finally - I also never had sewn and then felt compelled into making each child a quilt and bought a sewing machine and figured it out and did it. <br />(But I haven't tried clothes yet - perhaps I will now?)<br /><br />Thanks for the awesome post and pictures (but, really, where do you find the time for these things?)Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147743975501334993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-4945933154184842472012-05-23T12:44:04.122-04:002012-05-23T12:44:04.122-04:00Great Job! You will never know what lies in your d...Great Job! You will never know what lies in your depths until you try. And another great place to find those uber-expensive kids clothes on sale is Zulily. I am an addict!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-75175261955867959752012-05-23T12:40:14.791-04:002012-05-23T12:40:14.791-04:00You MADE that???
That is AWESOME.
I would say it&...You MADE that??? <br />That is AWESOME.<br />I would say it's inspiring, but I'm not actually going to go out and get a sewing machine. Then again, it did cross my mind while reading your post. So okay, it is inspiring.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-32502813744416919752012-05-23T11:36:33.737-04:002012-05-23T11:36:33.737-04:00I saw the first dress and I died...and then I saw ...I saw the first dress and I died...and then I saw the second dress and I died some more. The fabric is soooo adorable! Good job mom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-75202573729875129962012-05-23T11:20:23.370-04:002012-05-23T11:20:23.370-04:00So cute! I've had a sewing machine for years a...So cute! I've had a sewing machine for years and only do small projects. Skirts have been very easy for my nearly 2 year old daughter and you only need smidgen of fabric.Quianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946292519742688462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-12287343574809255972012-05-23T09:25:52.140-04:002012-05-23T09:25:52.140-04:00keep the scraps and look for some quilt block patt...keep the scraps and look for some quilt block patterns--log cabin and rail fence are simple straight cuts. You can easily make a quilt top---but if the idea of quilting is daunting you can outsource it to someone who has the setup and have it machine quilted. My daughter is moving into her first apartment next week and she still has her baby quilt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779260.post-40667443339753209152012-05-23T09:15:12.074-04:002012-05-23T09:15:12.074-04:00You rock! Those dresses are adorable!
I used t...You rock! Those dresses are adorable! <br />I used the same outfits for the boy baby that I had for the girl baby, with a few new ones added in for color. It gets fun to dress girls when they can start wearing leggins and cute tops (9 months, a year?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com