One of my hobbies is sewing. As with all of my other hobbies, I become obsessive over whatever I am working on. I have worked in theater for a number of years and have done costuming for several plays. I got married in 2006. I did all of the planning for my wedding and, because I am a control freak by nature and slightly crazy, I decided to make my bride's maids dresses. In September of 2010, I was 9 months pregnant and decided I was going to make Halloween costumes for all of my nieces and a few friends. It was absolutely insane. My dining room looked like a sweat shop for a month and a half. But, at the end, all the little girls ended up with costumes of princesses, Dorothy, and fairies. I think they turned out beautifully. Of course, I think they could have been better. But, the little girls were happy. So, that means things worked well.
I am now working on alterations for some friends and have also offered to make my niece's prom dress. I get really nervous when working on clothes for others. The alterations I did this weekend were for a friend going on vacation in a couple months. The dresses looked wonderful on her. But, as always, I am nervous that they might not have been quite to her standards. Then, there is the prom dress. I am loosing my mind with nervousness. Pleasing toddlers and adults is one thing. But, making a teenager happy, on what is one of the most important nights of her life, to date, is quite another.
Well, we shall see what my niece picks. I am sure she will be beautiful in whatever she chooses.
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