As a mother of a *very* busy toddler, I have found that it works best for me to focus on sewing projects that are smaller and more doable in the brief periods of time I manage to eke out to craft. When I can hold a finished product in my hands at the end of the day, I feel like I can account for my time better than if I were working on a long term project. One such project that has given me that much needed "production thrill" started with this dramatic dress I found at Goodwill for $1 per pound:
The dress actually began much longer and has already been trimmed in this photo. You can see the pinking sheared edges at the bottom. The striped fabric has already been cut in this picture as well. I actually purchased the dress as a fun dress-up outfit for Faith, but then I needed a homemade baby shower gift later that week and the fabrics lent themselves perfectly to making this toy for a newborn:
I made a similar ribbon toy for Faith when she was little, but used a plain ol' white washcloth. This was awesome! The striped fabric is great for newborn vision, as they are most intrigued by high contrast. And both fabrics are very silky, which adds a nice sensory element. I was almost sad I hadn't had the fabrics back then for Faith...but excitement won out. And, so, I made another one of course!
Now, my dilemma is who to give the second one to. I may just have to cut up the rest of that dress after all!
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