According to Abree and Treyson we have 2 different grandmas.... "The Purple Grandma" (Grandma McKinley) and "The Sewing Grandma" (Grandma Smullin). While "The Sewing Grandma" was staying with us, the kids did some sewing..... of course! :)
First project was pajama pants for Rylee. She had missed the sewing session during the Summer, due to girl's camp, and wanted to learn how to sew. We found some vintage flannel (from Grandma Ison) and an old pj pattern, in my stash, and got to work.
Grandma taught her the basics of cutting out a pattern, the parts and functions of the machine and basic sewing techniques.
(She's wearing the new pajama bottoms. They are a light blue flannel with fluorescent pink and blue elephants. Perfect for bed time attire.)
Next up were book bags... or "side back packs" according to Rylee and Taylee (I tried to convince them that they were actually called book bags, but they wouldn't have it. To them, they were "side backpacks".)
Taylee's sewing skills were still sharp. She remembered the things Grandma had taught her in the summer and has great potential as a seamstress.
The sewing machine they used was new. The kids had received it for Christmas. I thought that they would LOVE it... and they did!
I was glad that now they could practice sewing on a basic machine and I wouldn't have to worry about them "practicing" on mine.
Treyson didn't join the sewing this time. He mostly did this.......
....and this.
Abree also made a bag with Grandma's help. She helped pick out the fabric, so no surprise it's PINK.
Thank you "Sewing Grandma" for your patience and skills!
Chocolate inside! :)
These green mesh bags may seem like a weird gift, but they are actually very useful. I have several sets. I've used them a lot when traveling. I put my toiletries, hairdryer, flat iron, medications in one, so they stay all together in my suitcase. I've used them to pack our travel snacks in...easy to see, but contained. I've also used them to put the kids clothes in, so they stayed sorted and together in their suitcase. Some other uses... wet swimming gear, beach toys, camping mess kit storage, paper dining picnic supplies and more.
