I love sewing.  I especially love sewing for my grandchildren.  I have just begun using my new sewing machine this week and it is definitely a little more complicated.  I have to stop and read the machine manual from time to time, but I’m not complaining.  In time, I will have the whole thing figured out and will be back up to speed.

My thirteen year old granddaughter has had a growth spurt this past year and her closet is looking a little bare.  If you’ve shopped for clothing for young teens, then you know about the choices out there.  To be honest, it’s a bit appalling to see some of the clothing the fashion industry thinks a young teen might wear.  Not this sweet Christian young lady.  So, her Mom and I have been busy sewing dresses for church.  She loves all animals (she wants to be a vet) and especially horses.  I found the most wonderful fun horse fabric and created a dress and vest ensemble.  She wears it with her boots and it is absolutely adorable.  I am now in the process of sewing a red corduroy dress for her.

My eight year old granddaughter is a happy camper when she receives her big sister’s very nice “hand-me-downs” and her closet is far from bare, but I wanted a make sure she had a new fun outfit as well.  I found an adorable rich brown corduroy Sock Monkey fabric at Hancock’s and knew she would love it!  She does.  I created a skirt from the Butterick B4722 pattern (the one on the model) and ordered a white cable-knit sweater from Old Navy to go with it.  It is a very cute outfit!

I have six granddaughters and am looking forward to sewing for each of them!