I haven't touched it much. I got it out and goofed around with it for a bit, but it went to the attic when we put our house on the market...in March.
The first project I thought I'd do to get my feet wet was an apron. The 'pattern' called for only one yard of fabric, which I could buy for a dollar at the Wally World.
It hasn't been made. Not that I didn't want to do it, I just haven't made the time. Sew what?
Well, now it's time for something I want. And I got a little ambitious. Sew what?
My kids will be attending a Mother's Day Out program at our church two days a week. They will take naps there (yay), but I didn't want their little faces to sweat and stick to a plastic mat.
I wanted to make nap mat covers!!
I told my local sewing buddy Cindy what I wanted to do and she agreed to help me get started. She came over last Friday and taught me a few sewing basics.
It took me a while to wrap my brain around the ins and outs of the process...but when I got it, I think I got it pretty well.
I am very pleased with the results.
Here they are!
His:
Hers:
Nope, they're not perfect...but they are for sleeping in a dark room...not a contest.
I used velcro inside the bottom hem to keep the mat in. A travel-size pillow is perfect for the pillowcase. I made a strap to go around the mat to keep it together; it snaps closed.
I am very proud of my first little project...
...and now I'm sad that my project is over.
I need something else to sew...
Sew what!?
20 comments:
Tina, that is a GREAT idea! Very crafty and from the heart. :)
Yay for naps at the church! I would love to have that at our church!
I am sew very impressed!!
Seriously, you did a really great job!
I pulled mine out the other night and tried to make a table runner. It didn't work out so well. In fact, it was such a disaster that I ended up using spray adhesive!
I can't wait to see what you do next!
I am definitely impressed.
I took on a sewing project in high school, but I did more seam ripping than stitching...Sew what?;)
Their nap pads and pillow covers look great..They will look great even when nap time is over and the lights are turned back on.:)
I'm just saying.
I would love to see that apron soon too.
*hint*hint*
God Bless,
Amy:)
wow - love them! i've always dreamed of learning to sew but i don't think i am sew inclined given my lack of patience, well, and time.
These are adorable! You did a great job.
I have always thought it would be neat to know how to sew but I'm so impatient I don't think I could do it!
Those are sew darling! Love 'em!!
I got a sewing machine for Christmas about 5 years ago, and I haven't used it much at all. I don't even really know how to sew, so I am totally impressed by your craftiness. :-)
They are not perfect? You could have fooled me! Great job!
WOW! I am VERY impressed! The only thing I can sew is a button on a shirt and even then....it's not on there very tight.
You should try to make a coloring tote. Have you seen those? It's a bag with little inserts for each crayon. I KNOW you've seen 'em!
You're so crafty!
OH, you have an award waiting at my blog for you! :)
Very Impressive! And I love the new and improved nap mats!
I ran accross your blog from Sara at My sippy cup runneth over, and I really love your blog! BTW your nap mats are excellent!
I think they are perfect
Great job!!! Your kids love them I bet! Could you make me one -- I need a nap :P
Looks like a great job to me. What a cool idea! I know your little ones must be so excited with their new pads and pillows.
Denise
My kids would love those ! They look so cute! You did a great job. Some day I want to learn to sew. Maybe next year.
Very impressive!
Seriously!
You go girl!
Good job on the mat covers!
Um, your next project could be a dress for Emmerson made from Memphis fabric. Think you could tackle that, like this week? lol
These look great. How much do you charge? I need some for my boys who are off to MDO in a couple of weeks too! : )
♥ Very cute! What a great idea! :)
I got my order in.
Good job, Tina!!! Excellent!!!!
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