Motivation & Good Intentions

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I’ve talked about this before, I’m not a self motivator. I need deadlines in order to complete anything. I found this out when I graduated from college, moved off to the SF bay area and didn’t do anything all day for about 6 months because I didn’t have to. I was SO LAZY. I still am when I’m not crazy busy. If it weren’t for Penelope, I’d wake up at 2pm every day. Seriously. Ask Chris.

I just recently missed a friend’s baby shower while in Arizona, and I’ve actually made her a gift before the baby was born! You should give me a huge pat on the back. If I don’t have the baby shower as a deadline, I hardly ever get around to making baby gifts for friends. I’m a little lame like that.

I made this sweet little halter dress using the machine smocked dress tutorial from Brooklyn Bean and the French seam tutorial from Freshly Picked. Great tutorials, ladies! The French seam tutorial has forever changed how I approach finishing seams. This little dress is getting me a little baby hungry. LBH.

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    1. Erin says:

      Your dress looks great Melissa! The fabric you used is so pretty. Alysha, from Brooklyn Bean, is a my dear friend of mine. I wish she was still blogging!!

    2. Ronda says:

      The dress is darling Melissa! I love the fabric. It looks easy to make. I need to start sowing. Jason bought me a sowing machine for Christmas and I hardley use it. BTW.. you live next door to my aunt Pearl and Uncle Gene. Small world!!

    3. Oh this is beautiful and inspiring. I made a slew of these two or three summers ago and, like you, lost the drive. This picture might just be the kick in the rear I need.

      P.S. French seams are delightful and so easy! I need to do them more.

      P.S. I got saddle shoes for my daughter at a thrift store after seeing them on your little one. Every compliment I get I throw to you!

    4. This is beautiful and will look so cute on a baby! I love it!

    5. Heather says:

      Sew cute!!! I’m not the type to be too blunt, but I also don’t want to beat around the bush, but do you have another friend that is expecting? Another baby shower that you missed while in Arizona? I sure hope not! This is just too cute!

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