Me and the girls decided to make tops. So we took some measurements and made our patterns. We thought pink gingham would be best to start with. I explained to the girls that they would have to press down the seams and hand sew them in place. Caoimhe said 'em what do you mean can I not use the sewing machine?' I told her she could once the hand sewing was finished. She just looked at me....Sadhbh was completely absorbed. She pressed the seams and hand sewed all them in place. She couldnt wait to use the machine. She had no problem setting it up and I had her do some practice runs first. She made her top and then sewed some sequins onto it. Caoimhe said this hand sewing thing is not for me! I laughed and then explained to her why you need to hand sew seams into place as it is practice for bigger garments....she wants to make the dress that Belle wore in Beauty and the Beast! She said she is going to put plasters on all her fingers before she does anymore hand sewing!
I have to agree with you Tia its only in HOMESCHOOL could they do all this and be so creative
WOW you guys , fantastic tops !!! I remember (oh centuries ago now...) when I was in school making a top like this , it was white with dark blue flowers on it....Aideen is REALLY excited about having sewing machine lessons with you guys , and I`ll give you some lessons here then , so you`ll have 2 teachers ! Sean said he`ll teach you Tae-Kwon Do too if you like , and woodwork :0) Are`nt we SO lucky to be homeschooling ???
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