When I took DD7 to the craft store to buy some remnants to practice on, DD4 saw a set for making a CareBears pillowcase. She begged for it. I told her there was something wrong with it and took it to the lady at the counter, who obligingly caught on to my ruse and told DD4 one of the pieces didn't look right. She told DD4 she'd call her if any more came in and took her name and phone number. Meanwhile, she rang it in along with the remnants and hid it in my shopping bag.
So.....I began this little project the other night. I am useless at sewing. I must have ironed those little cotton pieces for an hour without getting all the wrinkles out. Then, I tried to line up the edges, and found they weren't even. Since there was a stripe on the fabric, I thought it would be noticeable if it was crooked and began my attempt to even it out. By time I was finished my 2" piece of accent fabric was about an inch and a half wide. It still wasn't even, but I figured I'd better give in before I made it disappear completely. I managed to get the pieces pinned together when the baby woke up. Then she stayed awake for the next three nights. I have one week to get this thing made, so that is my challenge for the week.
I'm sure to anyone who sews, a pillowcase must seem like a ridiculously easy project...but to me it is the equivalent of scaling Everest. I know I need to sew one straight line to attach the main fabric piece, the cuff, and the accent piece, but beyond that I can't even understand the written instructions.
Wish me luck!
