I made more! / myLot

San Diego, California

March 8, 2016 9:20pm CST

I am doing my best to create some kind of life balance for myself. The gym has dropped off the radar for a while, and the sewing machine has taken its place. I'm very happy with this situation, for now at least. This photograph is of the second and third "grow with me" trousers I sewed. They fit children aged one year until about size three. Thankfully they do not take very long to make.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (49288)

• United States

9 Mar 16

You sew very professionally.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

9 Mar 16

I'm faking it until I'm making it ;)

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@ShyBear88 (59306)

• Sterling, Virginia

9 Mar 16

They are so cute! You make me want a pair for my 5 year old.

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@ShyBear88 (59306)

• Sterling, Virginia

10 Mar 16

@BellaDoc if only I could sew. I can knit !

BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

10 Mar 16

Thanks! You should be able to make some easily :)

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

3 Apr 16

I didn't know these are called grow with me trousers, they are so well made!!

I always wish I can learn how to sew with sewing machine, but mine is always stuck whenever I am trying to operate it. Perhaps I should learn how to fix the sewing machine first.

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

6 Apr 16

@BellaDoc I am not sure, perhaps I put the thread not in order. I will need to try it again. Yes, I think youtube is a very good resource for all of these. I will check it out too. Thanks!

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

3 Apr 16

Perhaps youtube can help? There are many sewing groups on facebook where people could give advise on your machine. Is it a tension issue?

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

9 Mar 16

hi@BellaDoc oh those are so cute I hopeyou sell a ton of them and make a lilttle b usiness for yourself

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

9 Mar 16

I have thought of doing this, but I need to finish the seams nicely :) Perhaps....

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

22 May 16

looks like they would be fun to make. Well done!

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

29 May 16

Thank you!

crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

9 Mar 16

how stinkin' cute're those?? kudos to ya! i fear that clothes sewin' jest aint my cup'f tea. i hope that'cha find the balance ya seek, hon.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

10 Mar 16

Thanks, thanks and thanks!!

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MsTickle

@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

9 May 16

Clever you - so cute and snuggly warm looking.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

15 May 16

That is so kind of you to write this, thank you! I love looking at them on my son :)

maezee

@maezee (41997)

• United States

9 Mar 16

Amazing, good job! Its nice to channel that energy into something so creative and productive. Keep it up!!

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

9 Mar 16

Thanks. Yes, I enjoy being creative - it rarely happens! Best wishes

Jennifer

@LovingMyBabies (85127)

• Valdosta, Georgia

10 Mar 16

They are super cute! I have always wished I could sew but sadly that is not my talent.

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ida123

@ida123 (6206)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

9 Mar 16

You're very creative and keep it up, I know someday you can use this talent, maybe you can make your own boutique or producing kids wear.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

10 Mar 16

Maybe. However here in the USA there are many compliance issues with children's clothes.

Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

12 Mar 16

You are very talented. They looks so professional. Maybe you should market them around Hollywood!!

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Morley Hunt

@Morleyhunt (21745)

• Canada

9 Mar 16

My sewing machine will be in use again tomorrow afternoon.

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

9 Mar 16

Excellent!

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SavvySprite

@SavvySprite (87)

• United Kingdom

31 Mar 16

Fantastic. The barnacle boy will love them

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

1 Apr 16

He does, thank you :)

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LegTech

@rina110383 (24495)

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9 Mar 16

If I have kids, I would love to have those. Those trousers look soft.=)

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BellaDoc

@BellaDoc (762)

• San Diego, California

9 Mar 16

They get softer with being worn :)

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45939)

• United States

10 Mar 16

What do you use for the waist and legs?

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Karen Waterson

@rosekiss (30380)

• Eugene, Oregon

9 Mar 16

Wow, very well done. I used to sew alot when I was younger, but now I would much rather crochet as I cando that much better. I taught myself to crochet 59 years ago. I just bought me some how to books, and followed the instructions and I was able to learn that way.

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