My sewing machine is finally out of it’s box, and in it’s “permanent’ corner.  While Iz is excited about it, I think I’m even a bit more excited.  I bought a lovely pattern months ago, and my stash is piling up, so we’re making a dress.  Iz is helping.  She cut the pattern pieces, helped fold the farbric, smooth it out, and pin the pattern to the fabric.  She dusted off my machine (she loves to clean, must be related to grammie), made sure the presser foot was in the right spot, and tested the tension for me.  Seriously.  She’s a pro, and she’s barely 4!

I can’t wait to see what she’ll be sewing in the next few months.  I need to have my other machine serviced, then we’ll sew side by side.  I’m not sure what she’ll want to do first.  I’m pretty sure it might involve a bit of free form sewing.

She helped to make the bias tape for her little dress.  Ok, I did all the ironing, and it was too hot to handle, so she handed me the pins, so we could keep it folded while they cooled down a bit.

It’s an adorable little dress.  I’m hoping to find the perfect buttons this week.  I’ll post pictures once the buttons are on and Iz is busy twirling in it…