Sew What?

A few weeks ago Amberly posted about a sewing class for baby slings that she found at a local quilting shop. I couldn't pass up the chance to make my own sling, so I rounded up my mom and Wendi and we joined Katy and Amberly for a night of sewing at this cute little quilting shop. There were so many cute fabrics to chose from that I really had a hard time narrowing it down. I just wanted to use them all! We had so much fun that we signed up for the apron class, too.

A few weeks ago I picked up some fabric to make one of these, "Hooter Hiders" (yes, you read that correctly. Catchy name, isn't it?). I already have one and love it, so I thought I'd make another. I'll either keep it for myself or give it away as a baby gift. I still haven't sewn it, but since the sling turned out so well I am inspired to keep going. So much so that I made Tyler rearrange the office this morning so that I can fit my sewing machine on my part of the desk. I think this is the beginning of an addiction (first couponing, now sewing).

After putting Olivia in my sling I've decided that it is a little too long. It's probably a great length for someone a bit taller, but at 5'3.5" (yes, that 1/2" counts for a lot) I need it just a little shorter. So, I am going to unpick a few seams and shorten it. Luckily it was so easy to do that it shouldn't be any problem.
Pictures courtesy of Katy, who was prepared with her camera.