I Started My Sewing!

I’ve always liked colonial-style clothing. Mom found this dress pattern online several months ago and we ordered it. Mom and I are planning to make C, the style of the blue dress. I LOVE it!

The Maynards sent us some packages a few months ago, and Mrs. Chris included this beautiful material. I liked it so much that when she asked for a list of things to bring us when they visited our family in October, I asked for more of this material to make my dress. The sweet ladies of Truth Baptist Church sent me 6 yards!!! Isn’t it pretty?

Several weeks ago, before we got busy with Christmas and all, Mom and I sewed the bodice of my dress on some other extra material we had. Mom said she did the same thing when she made her wedding dress just to be sure the neckline would be modest, etc. After putting the bodice together, we decided it would be a perfect fit, and we didn’t need to adjust the pattern. That was a relief!

Now that the holidays are over we can get back to work…this time on the real dress!!! Yesterday afternoon/evening Mom and I got everything pinned and cut out. I felt much more confident after having a little practice cutting on the other material. I really enjoyed it. Mom, who knows me better than anybody, probably because we are so much alike, has always told me that I would love sewing. I wasn’t sure about it at first, but now I really do think I’m going to enjoy sewing. Mom is a great teacher! I’m glad she knows what she’s doing. It’s amazing to think that these oddly-shaped pieces of cloth are going to make such a pretty dress.

I’m SO excited to finally be getting started! I’ll keep you posted as we make more progress!