Julian noticed that I have been sewing a few things for Scarlett and asked me to make something for him. I had hidden two plain Old Navy ringer tshirts in my closet, intending to embellish them in some way for him, but had not yet decided how. I knew he really wanted to be surprised with something new.
I linked to this tutorial last week and thought I’d have a go at it last night. I cut the tie shape from a work shirt that Ryan had tossed in the Goodwill pile. I used fabric glue to set it in place and then zig-zag stitched around the edges. Not sure how it will hold up in the wash, but I thought it was darn cute when he wore it today.
For Julian, the best part was that when he woke up this morning, he found a post-it note on his bed frame that said
Find a new shirt on the coffee table.
Love, Mommy
When I heard him thump rapidly down the stairs at 6.30 am this morning, I knew he had read the note. Seconds later, he burst into my room cradling his new shirt, telling me he loves it. A lovely SuperMom moment for me.
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This is SO adorable Whitney! I’m glad you got a little craft therapy in. It’s not a consolation for the theft, of course, but I know a little creative time always makes me feel better.
Love this! You are supermom.
Bad. Ass. That looks so cool. Definitely have to try this in girl colors — thanks for the tip!
love it!
Darn cute is right. Nicely done.
Wow! What a great idea! You are inspiring me as my kids need new pj’s…….
Sniff sniff. As many of you know, I was a victim of theft and lost my laptop this weekend. I am in serious mourning. @Wendy is right, the crafting was therapy and I made a whole bunch of stuff really fast. Somehow I’m not getting comments in my email anymore so opening this post this morning and seeing that my fave bloggy friends have commented on this is a huge boost to my spirit. Also, Julian has told me repeatedly how much he loves me and loves this shirt in the past 24 hours. He wore it proudly to school today. (I’m really afraid it will be destroyed in the wash.)
Sending you a virtual hug. That you might never be notified about. xo