I spent last week sewing a dress for my four year old niece's birthday, which we celebrated last night. I decided last Sunday to make it, which was why I was so absent last week and the fact that I am watching way too much television at night after work (how many Law & Orders can I watch!?) For those of you who have never sewed a garment for a child, it takes...um...I don't even know the right words. Courage? Maybe a little. Patience? Perhaps, but that is true in all sewing projects. Pepared for crushing disappointment? Definitely.
[ the ill-fated pattern ]
I am not really complaining about the time spent (although it does sound like complaining), because I loved what I was doing. Honestly. I can always use extra practice on inserting zippers and gathering fabric (even though gathering is the devil's work), so I do think it was time well spent. And I, for some reason, get a huge kick out of cutting fabric for children's dresses. The pieces are so tiny! Another great perk of tiny people and their little clothes — it only took me a couple hours to put it together (yeah, lots of tv happened). And regardless of what she thinks, I think it is adorable. If I were four, I would wear it :)
Has this ever happened to anyone else? Spent time on a present you were so excited about just to be disappointed with their response? Even a non-sewing related present? I can't be the only one...
it IS an adorable dress! i'm sure she'll come around.
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