Monkeying Around

I'm not what I would consider a good seamstress. In fact, the first pillowcase dress I made, I sewed it shut, and practically made it into a pillowcase again. 

I found this adorable FREE pattern online and figured why not try my hand at doll making. 

The pattern was super easy to follow. I found myself constantly overthinking the process, rather than just following the directions. Once I stopped thinking, and did what I was told...the monkey came together a lot faster!! Funny how that works.  

My daughter was so excited for the finished product, she began playing with her before I was even finished stuffing!! The above photo, as you can tell, has no stuffing in it's legs just yet.

The pattern included directions for removable shoes and skirt, so of course we had to make that too! 

I LOVED the finished product, though I did forget to attach the hair on the above monkey. And given I had made only one monkey, and have two girls...another monkey was soon on the horizon...

My oldest girl helping sew and stuff her new creature...

The monkey sisters, monkeying around together. 

Not sure yet if doll making is a staple to my creative route, but I do know it was fun, quick and my kiddos now sleep with these lovely little girls....so, maybe again....it will be in my sewing routine.