I Can Sew!

I bought a neat do rag headband when I was in Cancun last month. The wind was blowing all around and we were on a boat and this kept my hair out of my face and felt great. Well, upon my arrival home, Millie discovered it and has been wearing it when she plays tennis. I have to say, she looks way cuter in it than I did and so I wanted to try to make her a few more of them. Here is the one I bought.

So, I dug my sewing machine out of my closet, dusted it off and opened the instructions and started reading. I have only used a sewing machine once in my life so I didn't have a clue how to use it, or even how to sew. After getting the thread on and figuring out it needed some oil, it started working much better. Thanks to my friend Jennie, I had a pattern to go off of but I didn't really use it, I kind of made up my own way which seemed easier. You know, because I am such a sewing expert and I am sure all the steps that they showed in the example were unnecessary. There is no way I am going to win any prizes for neatness but I am pretty sure it will stay together and be successful for it's intended purpose. Except for one thing, my kids both have huge heads and so it is too small for Millie.

I was prepared for my first one to not be usable at all so I am actually surprised that it even worked. So now I learned a few things with the first one and hopefully the next one, which I hope to make today, will be a little better.