Sew... what do you think?

When I was little I remember my mom showing me that you could sew two pieces of fabric together to make a bag. I was amazed at how simple it was. Just three straight lines.. then you turn it inside out and it's a bag. Easy. I am sure I made tons of these little bags just by hand.

A few years later my mom showed me how to use a sewing machine. She taught me how to thread it and work the pedal. (It made those simple bags a lot easier.)

When I was in high school I remember sewing late at night.. I loved to alter shirts back then. My Mom or Dad would stand at the top of the stairs and whisper/yell down, "Rachael! WHAT are you doing? Go to sleep!" Sorry Mom and Dad.. I don't think I did.. I just sewed slower, it makes the machine softer. (I couldn't sleep if I was in the middle of a project!  ...still can't...)

When I was a senior, (I think) my Mom gave me my very own sewing machine. I used it for years and years.  Unfortunately wasn't able to bring it when we moved.

And I remember last year when Taylor brought home a big box. A brand new sewing machine. Just for me. For no reason.. other than he loved to see me happy.


All that history you would think I would be a master seamstress, huh?
I'm not. I don't know how to use patterns and I have no patience. I just see something I want and I make it. But I'm thankful for my mom who showed me the basics when I was young.

I love having the ability to make my own clothes. A box of scrap fabric is such a beautiful possibility.
I hope to get better someday. Someday I'll sit down with a pattern and I'll do the measurements and I'll take my time... Someday.
Here are a few of my recent projects.

This is my Super-Mega-Ruffle-Skirt. 

It's girly but not pink. 

I don't look too good in pink...

This is my Ruffle-Hiding-A-Hole-On-The-Sleeve-But-You-Will-Never-Find-It-Shirt.

aka new favorite shirt.

This is my Lime Green Skirt, it's wrinkly... Sorry!

Isn't that brooch cute!?

It's from thelittleprints. 

Check out her shop.. she has the cutest stuff.

Anyways.. I've got a few more skirts I'm working on... 

Skirts are just so easy and perfect for summer!

I just promised my mother I would show her some of them!

In other news.. Mowgli has forgotten how to be potty trained.... 

I'm not sure what is going on.

But I'm so sick of cleaning it up... and punishing him.

He was doing so well! 

For the past few days it's been a nightmare!