What took up the most time was re-threading Emily's machine numerous times, and me rotary cutting the strips of fabric that she sewed together. (I don't want Emily using the rotary cutter until I take the time to show her how to use it properly). After she sewed all her strips, I squared off the piece into a rectangle and showed her how to pivot at the corners as she sewed it into a pillow.
~stuffing the pillow~
And what a cute little pillow it turned out to be! Emily was excited when I told her how much I liked that all her little "squares" were cattywampus--a word she had never heard before. You know how much she loves cats, and any word about cats is right up her alley.
Okay, I really don't mind that my sewing plans were thwarted. We had a good time in my sewing room today listening to Pandora while she sewed scraps of fabric together and I made slow progress on my skirt. In the end, Emily ended up with an adorable little pillow and I got the pockets sewn into my skirt.
And one day this summer I want to take a few days and teach Emily how to sew something more. Perhaps I'll take her to "Mom's Sewing Camp" or something along those lines....any ideas?
my skirt - Simplicity 2226
Emily just suggested we name the sewing camp, "Camp Cattywampus!" :)
ReplyDeleteSO ADORABLE!!!! My five-year-old is chomping at the bit to get sewing and I have been too scared to let her start. This is inspiring me to let her try! I really would like her to sew a cattywampus pillow. : )
ReplyDeleteWell, at least it was a GOOD sabotage! Brings back good memories of me and Mom.
ReplyDeleteYes! I also get nothing done around my 10 year old so I often give up and help her sew on my old machine now. I just sew when she is at school if I want to get something done.
ReplyDeletei know what you mean about being sabotaged, but how lovely that your daughter wants to sew. Congratulations to Emily for making a beautiful pillow and to you for having the patience to show her how.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little pillow! I know you're so proud of her.
ReplyDeleteGood job, Emily!
ReplyDeleteNot only did you make progress on your skirt and Emily made a pillow, you both made some pretty awesome memories.:) And yes, right about the time I'm sitting down for a marathon sewing session, one of kids will decide that they want to make something!;)
ReplyDeleteSounds just like some of my experiences lately! My 9yo is working on a quilt and when she's feeling inspired, it's more time threading her machine than mine (: And the younger girls want to "organize" quilt squares. How nice to be able to complete a cute little pillow (much quicker than a quilt, ha!).
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