(Sleep update post below)
I made Megan light blocking drapes this weekend. They honestly were easy. It was more a matter of finding the floor space to lay it all out, sew the sides together, turn right sides out, finish off the top. I made the valances she had in her room, but they were super simple. This was a bit more difficult since they are lined, but really not that bad. I could see in my head what I needed to do...and was confident I could do it. Mrs. Hemple (my high school home ec teacher) would have been proud!
I made Megan light blocking drapes this weekend. They honestly were easy. It was more a matter of finding the floor space to lay it all out, sew the sides together, turn right sides out, finish off the top. I made the valances she had in her room, but they were super simple. This was a bit more difficult since they are lined, but really not that bad. I could see in my head what I needed to do...and was confident I could do it. Mrs. Hemple (my high school home ec teacher) would have been proud!
Pin right sides together...
Sewing the 2 right sides together on 3 sides(leaving the top open to flip it right side out)
Making the seam look finished
Ironing the seam flat
the finished product!I'm very happy with them...And I've made my seamstress mom proud, too (I think!). I even had my wits about me to make sure the pattern was going the same direction! I actually was impressed with myself that I thought to check! And I would have been SO MAD had I not done it "right". I did break 2 needles...and thank goodness Grandma V saved the day and gave me some more so I could get them done Sunday morning....otherwise I would have had to finish them up today while Megan was at school. And wouldn't you know it...I didn't break ONE NEEDLE on the 2nd one. Go figure!
Aunt Katie is happy that Megan's room finally is "girly"...I was wishing I could get the fabric with the yellow background, but they did not have enough in the store. I had Megan with me, so I had to make quick decisions (that's not usually like me when it comes to fabric). Besides, the store I went to did not have a whole lot of kid prints that would work in her room, so it made the choices easy. I got the material here. If you are looking for high quality fabric at a reasonable price, you should check them out. I paid less than the cost of one room darkening blind for the material...and I have over a yard left over. But go in with an idea of what you want...because they have oodles and oodles of options. It's almost overwhelming! Many of the area's interior designers go here...that should tell you something!
