We are a family of Ninja's!!! So, I'm really cheap and I like to get our costumes at the after Halloween clearance sales for the next year. The only problem with that is, you can't be very picky about what you are. Last year we found ninja costumes for the boys and luckily I was able to fit into a ninja outfit that Randy's brother wore when he was a kid. Crazy huh? Anyway, the only tricky part was finding a ninja costume for the little one. I found some black boy pants for cheap at wally world but I couldn't find a black top. I bought a really cute black onesie that had some writing on it so I was just going to put it on inside out. Then, I remembered I had a black turtleneck onesie that my boys wore. I also had a brilliant idea that it would be pretty easy to sew a little top to look more like a ninja top. So...off I headed to the fabric store!
Now let's just get one thing straight - I am not a sewer!!!! I sew a straight line, and I know a few basic sewing tips, but that is IT! Whenever I try to sew something, I always make sure my mom is right by my side to do all the tricky things like: sewing the sleeves on, heming, buttons, zippers, etc. Well, this time, momma lived three hours away and I only had about 3 hrs. total to get the thing put together. I also didn't have a pattern, and was a little nervous about taking on
this adventure, but I decided to attempt it anyway.
The sleeves were a little tricky! Have you ever tried to make doll clothes or baby clothes? They have the tiniest arm holes!!! Luckily a friend stopped by right as I was about to sew those little puppies on and she gave me a little tip to make it easier. Phew!!!! My bobbin did come unthreaded (as usual) just as I was sewing the last seam, and a huge wind gust managed to blow my back door open, ripping my cord out of the wall and causing my sewing machine to bang on the floor. Fortunately, all in all, I only had to unpick one small seam, and made it through the adventure without any major problems! I think next time I will try to attempt the project a few days before it needs to be done.
Anyway, the kids are so excited to go trick or treating tonight!!! I can't wait to raid their candy bags and eat all my Halloween favorites!!! Oh it's great having kids to raid their loot!!!
Happy Halloween!!!
Now let's just get one thing straight - I am not a sewer!!!! I sew a straight line, and I know a few basic sewing tips, but that is IT! Whenever I try to sew something, I always make sure my mom is right by my side to do all the tricky things like: sewing the sleeves on, heming, buttons, zippers, etc. Well, this time, momma lived three hours away and I only had about 3 hrs. total to get the thing put together. I also didn't have a pattern, and was a little nervous about taking on
this adventure, but I decided to attempt it anyway.The sleeves were a little tricky! Have you ever tried to make doll clothes or baby clothes? They have the tiniest arm holes!!! Luckily a friend stopped by right as I was about to sew those little puppies on and she gave me a little tip to make it easier. Phew!!!! My bobbin did come unthreaded (as usual) just as I was sewing the last seam, and a huge wind gust managed to blow my back door open, ripping my cord out of the wall and causing my sewing machine to bang on the floor. Fortunately, all in all, I only had to unpick one small seam, and made it through the adventure without any major problems! I think next time I will try to attempt the project a few days before it needs to be done.
Anyway, the kids are so excited to go trick or treating tonight!!! I can't wait to raid their candy bags and eat all my Halloween favorites!!! Oh it's great having kids to raid their loot!!!
Happy Halloween!!!
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