Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Did it! Pin it.

I think Pinterest was the best thing to happen to social media in a while.  I've tried of a lot of things that I've pinned. I really feel like I should be blogging about what works and what doesn't. This is the project that I just completed today.

I'm not a great seamstress. I can work my sewing machine, but I can't do anything that's very complicated. I can sew a hem, make a baby blanket, I've attempted a robe that turned out o.k. and I've failed at making myself a dress.


When I found this tutorial for making a skirt, I decided to use the scrap fabric that I used for my failed dress to make Chloe one. It turned out really cute! It was one of the easiest things I've ever made. I did make it a little too big and she might be wearing it until she's 4. The good news is I learned from my mistake. Next time, I will make the elastic adjustable...something I've seen my mom do with a button.

The blogger's site that I found the tutorial at was LaForce Be with You. Cool name right? She's got lots of cute ideas on her blog. You should check it out!
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9 comments:

  1. DianeFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    You did a great job! Plus you have the cutest model too. :)

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    1. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:58 PM

      Thanks! I really do have a great model...when she sits still.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    it's so cute! i really need to get on my sewing machine more often. and yes, pinterest is awesome and surpassing google+ and other social media outlets. joe actually just sent me this link this morning... http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222740?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+entrepreneur/salesandmarketing+(Entrepreneur:+Sales+and+Marketing)

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    1. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:48 PM

      Yeah, the company I work for is using Pinterest to promote their site. We don't really fit the typical pinterest model so it will be interesting to see how we decide to utilize it in the long term. As a user, I'm not looking forward seeing corporate pinterest accounts. Thanks for sharing the article.

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  3. Skye February 16, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    You made that? Seriously? Man I am so not talented. haha I love the skirt! Sooo cute and what a good model too!

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    1. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:51 PM

      You ARE talented! I've seen your photos... You could easily make this skirt. The hardest part was putting the elastic in waistband.

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  4. ToriFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Love it! It helps when you have a cute model! :) Great job!

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  5. GrandmaFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Kim, you can sew for me anytime. Chloe is so cute modeling her new attire you made for her. She is so pretty and happy. Keep up the good work.

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