Sew, wish me luck- part two!

It's not going so well. I've tried to take in the pants five times- and each time the legs are skinny and the butt is- well, a balloon! I even had my friend Ruthann come and help. It's just not going to work.

So, on to plan B. We went and got some more pants that only need to be taken in a little. I will have to find a new vest (because we changed the color scheme from browns to black)- but I will go back to Goodwill tomorrow! I'll let you know how plan B goes- wish me luck again. I'm not sure I'm up to a Plan C.

*** Also, we got our new grass yesterday. It is sooooo beautiful. Can't wait to get that bug guy over and start planting in the planter. We have to plant the vegetables soon... they are ready! ***

Sew, wish me luck!

One of my motto's is... "If I can't staple, tape or glue it- I don't do it!" I always thought I would learn to sew when my kids were older. When I was pregnant with Kiersten my friend Melanie taught me to sew a complicated dress- but I had morning sickness and now everytime I see a sewing machine I get a little sick! I never thought my kids would get too old that they wouldn't want me to sew them those cute sundresses. The only use they have for my sewing skills- or lack of them- would be Halloween costumes or the occasional mend or button replacement. Well, my kids are getting a little old for me tape or staple their Halloween costumes.

So... I'm in trouble- I have to alter Kiersten's "Step in Time" costume (the chimney sweep number from Mary Poppins- but better!). I thought, their just chimney sweeps, how hard can this be? Well, I got a pair of women's size 6 slacks from Goodwill that have pleats and a bubble butt. Kiersten is a size 0/1 with not much of a butt and a lack of confidence in my altering ability. Right this moment she is seam ripping our first attempt!

I wish my mommy was here to help- wish me luck!!