Break on Mini-Wardrobe Challenge

Last week I finished bottom #1, the drawstring skirt. I am not happy with the result and want to convert it to something else...we'll see what it becomes. I think I am going to step away from it and figure out what to do. I have a few things in mind...I'll get my hubby to take a picture and post it here to get some female feedback.

I took a break from clothing sewing this weekend and did some home sewing. I found a lot of satisfaction in it. I think, as I venture more into sewing, that the constraints of sewing clothing for myself is not as satisfying as creating something for my home, my children, or for gifts for others. Or, maybe it's the boring fabric I have chosen? I was trying to go for practical fabrics that could blend with all sorts of clothing items...but....the end results are a little, well, boring...

This weekend we worked on Corinne's sandbox. It needed a little help.



The orginial "roof" lasted about 2 years. It was 2 green Home Depot tarps, overlapped and screwed on with grommets. I guess they don't last forever. All those strong thunderstorms didn't help.

Thanks to Jo-Ann and a 50% off outdoor canvas sale last weekend!
I bought 2.5 yards one day, then discovered I needed more to get the correct width. I went to a different Jo-Ann and bought what I thought was the exact same canvas. I didn't realize until I got home that they were actually different! But, thankfully, they are all in the same colorway, just a different size stripe. I stitched a border around the main top, and voila, a custom, fun, sandbox cover! I already enjoy seeing this outside my kitchen window much more than that green tarp!

I am sew inspired by blog world that I am having trouble deciding what to do next. I REALLY want to try something like this for Corinne's jeans that she's outgrown. I also want a new purse and am not sure which way to go. I found this and think this would be incredibly convenient - much more convenient with the two kids to keep my hands free.

Nathan's quilt keeps calling my name, too. I can't wait to get that done - it's going to be so unique and boyish.

I really want to get to work on making the office a child friendly playroom/craftroom.

Today I saw daylillies that would be GORGEOUS in my gardens and I am thinking I need to make that trip to the local daylilly sellers and check them out. I have only been thinking of doing that since we've moved here....

Someone I know asked me to make another cape for him (I'll have to get a photo of the orinigal), and little Miss Corinne has requested an apron more than once....

All those things seem more exciting right now than making clothing for myself...

Sigh - it all takes time, money, time.