I did not make these, but my mom did! Aren't they cute?This year I made more handmade gifts than ever before!! I really procrastinated until the last 2 weeks before Christmas. Even though I don't enjoy it, I think I work better under pressure. I was a sewing- machine (no pun intended)!
All together I made 20 gifts for 14 people. I had a some setbacks which led to a few meltdowns during the process, but I got them finished just in time! I think I am going to do what Steph did, and make this year's gifts all throughout the year so I am not so stressed. I want to be able to enjoy the holiday, not stress about making the perfect gift.
I wanted to show everyone all my hard work! Maybe you'll get some ideas that you can make yourself! There is a lot of pictures, so sit back, and be inspired!
Rice Bags
Baby Bib and Burp Cloths
Kitchen Towels
Wet Bag
Catch-all Bags
These caused a small melt-down. They started out as re-usable 'ziplock' bags. I used vinyl on the inside thinking it would be perfect. I was about half way done (I was making 6) when I had the brilliant idea to do some research to find out if vinyl was food safe. Well...you guessed it...vinyl is practically the worst plastic to use for food! Not safe at all. So I decided to make them 'catch-all' bags. For make up, jewelry, money...whatever. I think they turned out nicely.
Baby Air-freshener
I conquered a fear and made my first button hole! I don't know what I was so scared of...easy-peasy!
Car Organizer
Soft Number Blocks
(my pride and joy!)
Pillowcases
These were the source of another one of my melt downs. I learned an important lesson: always read the pattern slowly and carefully. Read it multiple times. I thought I did that, but I didn't buy enough fabric because I thought I knew what I was doing. Turns out, I didn't have nearly the amount I needed. What a waste! After freaking out and crying for about 10 minutes, I grabbed one of my pillow cases and took some measurements. I had the perfect amount of fabric to make my own design. Phew! What a relief!
If you have made it this far, that means you looked at all the pictures! Thanks for taking the time, I know it was a lot. I hope I gave you all some ideas! Rob even got inspired this year and got a little crafty himself, but I'll save that for my next post.
Happy Sewing!
All together I made 20 gifts for 14 people. I had a some setbacks which led to a few meltdowns during the process, but I got them finished just in time! I think I am going to do what Steph did, and make this year's gifts all throughout the year so I am not so stressed. I want to be able to enjoy the holiday, not stress about making the perfect gift.
I wanted to show everyone all my hard work! Maybe you'll get some ideas that you can make yourself! There is a lot of pictures, so sit back, and be inspired!
Rice Bags
Baby Bib and Burp Cloths
Kitchen Towels
Wet Bag
Catch-all Bags These caused a small melt-down. They started out as re-usable 'ziplock' bags. I used vinyl on the inside thinking it would be perfect. I was about half way done (I was making 6) when I had the brilliant idea to do some research to find out if vinyl was food safe. Well...you guessed it...vinyl is practically the worst plastic to use for food! Not safe at all. So I decided to make them 'catch-all' bags. For make up, jewelry, money...whatever. I think they turned out nicely.
Baby Air-freshener
I conquered a fear and made my first button hole! I don't know what I was so scared of...easy-peasy!
Car Organizer
Soft Number Blocks
(my pride and joy!)
Pillowcases
These were the source of another one of my melt downs. I learned an important lesson: always read the pattern slowly and carefully. Read it multiple times. I thought I did that, but I didn't buy enough fabric because I thought I knew what I was doing. Turns out, I didn't have nearly the amount I needed. What a waste! After freaking out and crying for about 10 minutes, I grabbed one of my pillow cases and took some measurements. I had the perfect amount of fabric to make my own design. Phew! What a relief!
If you have made it this far, that means you looked at all the pictures! Thanks for taking the time, I know it was a lot. I hope I gave you all some ideas! Rob even got inspired this year and got a little crafty himself, but I'll save that for my next post.
Happy Sewing!
7 comments:
These are awesome, Morgan!!! You are so talented! How on earth did you make that car organizer?? Great job! :)
oh wow! i love all of this! i need to make a wet bag. you have such a gift!
thanks for sharing!
lynsey
the blocks are SO neat!! you are a 'sewing-machine'! I need to take some lessons from you. :)
ok you just make me sick with your insanely mad sewing skills! It makes me want to give up before I even get started!
all looks so good! and i love the gifts you made for me and noah. thanks again!
crazy girl! oh my gosh...i would of had to start TWO years ahead! :)
Great job and great ideas!!!
Well done you!
WOW!!
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