A PERFECT DAY

My oldest Granddaughter finished sewing her skirt yesterday.  She completed the entire skirt including the casing and inserting the elastic.  She even helped serge the seams.  I did put in the hem last evening. 

It was a "Perfect Day" when I stopped by K-Mart to pick up a top for her to wear with her new skirt.  Can you imagine my delight when I spied this little shirt!  It was the" perfect" match to her ice cream fabric skirt.  Can't wait for her to see the shirt this morning.  We are going to the Botanical Gardens this morning to see the Wildflower Trail and the Butterfly Garden.  Weather is beautiful in the 80's but I understand that most of the country is experiencing similar weather.  Happy Spring a few days early.

Tomorrow I'll post the p.j. project the youngest granddaughter made on Sewing Day.

(Looks like I should have pressed the shirt before photographing)

Ready, Set, Sew

I found this vintage Super Simple pattern at the local thrift store for 25 cents.  It is the perfect pattern for my granddaughters skirt she is sewing this week on "Sew Day".  I made the sample skirt below from my stash to make sure the pattern fit.  It did!!

She selected the fabric below at JoAnns for her skirt.  The fabric has a texture and cute design.  I'm not sure how much of the skirt she will actually sew.  I will have the pieces cut and ready for straight seam sewing.

The second granddaughter has chosen to make p.j. bottoms from flannel.  Here is the sample I made from my stash to check for fit.  It also was a perfect fit.

Below is the simple purple dot flannel that she chose at JoAnns.

They are excited for "Sew Day" tomorrow.  I'm hoping they feel the same way when we finish their garments.