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I got a sewing machine for Christmas but I didn’t make these

December 29, 2010 by Elaine

Yeah, I hope to sew some things for K and maybe even some other items eventually so I asked Santa for a sewing machine.

andTHEN?

I opened the box and saw all the attachments and got a little overwhelmed.

Good thing my Mom shows up on Thursday and can probably show me how to thread the bobbin and help me get rolling sewing. I’m a visual person. And when I say “visual” I mean “lemme watch someone else do it!” kind. I DON’T mean “look at those graphics in the owners manual” kind. Maybe I’m more of a “hands on” learner actually. Hmmmm….

Anyway. God willing, I’m gonna sew SOMEdarnTHING eventually.

But in the mean time, I have friends to do it for me!

This LOVELY lady and I cooked up a scheme on twitter (and email) for her to make these SUPER awesome SUPER hero capes for my kidlets. This was after I saw the ones she had made for her niece and nephew.

Aren’t they just the cutest doggone things? Especially on K? I mean c’mon!!! I’m a dyin’ over here from a cute-attack!!



Thank you again Heather for making the SUPER duper capes. The kids love ’em and I’ve been tying them on A LOT since they opened them up! xo

elaine

Filed Under: Christmas, fun stuff, Kids, sewing

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Comments

  1. Genny says

    December 29, 2010 at 4:23 am

    Oh how cute. And thank goodness for moms to the rescue… lol! Enjoy your sewing machine!

  2. parentingBYdummies says

    December 29, 2010 at 5:02 am

    I wanted a sewing machine for about two days once. Then I saw my mom’s and realized an iPad would be more my speed! And, yes, we have to play Words with Friends. Dumb Dad takes days to respond and plus I beat him!

  3. Lainey-Paney says

    December 29, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Those are waaaaay cool!

    And have fun with your new sewing machine!
    🙂

  4. Auntie E says

    December 29, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Oh I love it. Watching the kids play is percious.
    Happy Holidays to you.
    My WW is up on my At home with Auntie E-site.

  5. That Janie Girl says

    December 29, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Very very cute! i’m impressed!

  6. Jen says

    December 29, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Last year, I got capes for my kids and yes, they are so cute.

  7. Kami's Khlopchyk says

    December 29, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    I have a sewing machine too, but don’t really no how to use it either. That’s what Mom is for, isn’t it? 😉

    Those capes are fantastic! And I see the Bakugan cards on the floor – looks like our place!

  8. Burgh Baby says

    December 29, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    That’s pretty awesome. I swear twitter is made of magic and glitter and lots of crazy-skilled people.

  9. Krystyn says

    December 29, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    Those capes are AWESOME! Might have to remember this for next year.

    And, I’m totally a visual person, too…and no sewing machine for me!

  10. Cheryl says

    December 29, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    didn’t Tori Spelling have those for a party? I thought I saw them on her show…so so cute. Every kid is a super hero and should own a cape…although my boy may think he could fly with it….

  11. nicole says

    December 30, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Love them! I got LCS a cape this Christmas too. Hers came with a felt eyemask, so cute.

  12. Kat says

    December 30, 2010 at 3:33 am

    Oh my gosh, those are SO CUTE!!!!

    I want a sewing machine too but I KNOW I would be overwhelmed. So I just don’t sew. 😉
    I really would like to learn though.

  13. Christina says

    December 30, 2010 at 4:53 am

    Oh golly, SO cute! Serious cute overload going on. I’ve made some superhero capes…but they dim in comparison to these. Oh, and I had grand plans of sewing Christmas gifts, which didn’t really happen….Oh well!

  14. Lady Mama says

    December 30, 2010 at 5:19 am

    I love those super hero capes. Awesome!

  15. Melissa says

    December 30, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Sooo cute!! My mom is coming over Saturday to introduce me to the sewing machine I bought 6 months ago! Good luck!

  16. Heather says

    January 3, 2011 at 4:52 am

    I am so glad that they loved them and that you did as well. I am sure you will be able to sew many beautiful things, just take it one thing at a time and don’t get overwhelmed.

    Also…you play WWF? I am hdurdil :O)

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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