My husband and I bought Rebecca a Hello Kitty sewing machine for her birthday, and we pulled it out of the box last week to make a gift for her friend. But, alas! Something was wrong with the bobbin case (still have to figure that one out), and we were under time pressure (of course, what else is new?), so we sewed this up together on my trusty old Singer instead.
Based on the artist's organizer I saw on Martha Stewart's website, we made this with felt and a little bit of ribbon. Becca chose the colors and ribbon, and I did all the measuring and cutting. Then Rebecca depressed the foot pedal, stopping exactly when she was supposed to, not running over any pins. I think she did a great job, and it was a nice introduction to the machine. Though she's just itching to try it completely on her own. She's always watched me now and then whenever I use the machine around her, but this is the first time she's been actively involved from start to finish.
The hardest part was keeping Jessie from interfering. Poor thing. Just wants to do everything her sister does. She was absolutely heartbroken when she found out the J didn't stand for Jessica.
Oh, those little ones grow up way to fast trying to be bigger like their big siblings! Heart breaking.
Posted by: Regina | Friday, July 25, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Clever Becca (and patient Mama!).
And interfering is just in the make up of us second siblings!
Posted by: Ali | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Way to go, Rebecca! It's a lovely project.
Posted by: Beth | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 05:52 AM
Great job by Rebecca. I am sure it won't be long before Jessie will be sewing things too.
Posted by: Natasha | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 11:08 AM
how cute that you got your daughter a Hello Kitty sewing machine, just love the idea
the artist's organizer looks real nice
Posted by: jessica | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Oh, I LOVE that! Brooke's child-Singer broke quickly. I'm thinking it's easier to just begin on a good machine--at least it's more reliable.
Posted by: Deb | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Oh! I wanna make one now!
P.S. The little heart on the j is too cute.
Posted by: Kari | Monday, July 28, 2008 at 02:21 AM
She did such a great job!
Posted by: dottycookie | Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10:33 AM
this is so cool! i want to make one for my son - and i think this one is simple enough for me! ;)
Posted by: kirsten | Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 04:25 PM