Doll Blanket... Sewing with my little ladies today!

Kymy · 08-29-2010, 06:22 PM

Sewing with my little ladies today!!!

Though they are still a bit young to be doing massive sewing projects all of my kids are intrigued by my sewing. The twins especially have really started to show interest in the last few months so I have been slowly getting them started. Tonight their dad is taking them to their cousins 2nd birthday party & asked me to watch them for a few hours during the day (Sunday is one of his's day).

SO I asked the twins if they wanted to make a doll blankie & of course they both ran to my sewing room to start picking out fabric! They picked out 2 fat quarters for the top that match pretty well & another sparkly star fabric for the back even though it doesn't really match... it's all star related so that's all that matters to two three year olds!

They supervised me, reminding me not to cut my fingers off because the cutter is 'sharpy', as I carefully cut the 12 6.5" squares needed. Then the 3 of us laid out the blanket & they took turns on my lap on the sewing machine as we sewed it together. Then they again supervised as I ironed all the seams flat (again being reminded to be careful, the iron is hot!). When the top was done we carefully cut the back to size & a scrap piece of fleece to use instead of batting. They then showed me where to pin as I pinned the 3 layers together. I wasn't going to try binding it with them on my lap so instead we turned & top stitched with a nice decorative stitch!

They are SO proud now that it is done & as I was trying to get them dressed for the party they couldn't stop talking about it. I am such a proud mama

. Excuse the wonky smiles... they are at the age where they try REALLY hard to smile & it just looks odd or I end up with this.... very cute, but very silly. Carlie is on the left & Baylie on the right!

kimd · 08-29-2010, 06:47 PM

So cute and the girls are too adorable.

Angela · 08-29-2010, 07:10 PM

That is great!
Was the blanket for their dolls or was it a gift for the cousin?

tdiprincess · 08-29-2010, 07:23 PM

The fabrics are nice picks and the girls are super adorable!!

weareborgswife · 08-29-2010, 07:42 PM

Way to go! Sewing with kids issue challenge but so much fun! Looks great.

DoilyMania · 08-29-2010, 08:07 PM

omg how beautiful they are...good job ladies.

Kymy · 08-29-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angela

That is great!
Was the blanket for their dolls or was it a gift for the cousin?

It was a gift for their cousin who is having her 2nd birthday today.

kenbo · 08-29-2010, 09:46 PM

It's nice that you are getting them involved at such a young age. You are providing them with something that they will remember for the rest of their lives, whether it is memories of times spent with mom, or the ability to sew. (either way, it's a win win situation) They obviously have a knack for picking out fabrics. Very nice job and the second picture is the best. Very cute.

downrightart · 08-30-2010, 06:39 AM

Wonderful! I'm with Kenbo. You just can't beat this time with them. I can remember my mother showing me the sewing world as a child. Now we are sharing as adults. It's a different time with each other but still so important. You never get too old for your mother and time well spent with each other.