Sewing is a hobby that can save you big bucks in the end.
Costumes can be pricy little devils, especially for three kids. And they are only worn a few times, and then into the costume bin they go! Chelsey informed me she wanted to be a cheerleader this year and I couldn't imagine paying $25 for the one she wanted. So I made up a pattern and sewed away:
Her cheer: "Cookies and cream, cookies and cream, what's the matter with the other team? Nothing, nothing, nothing at all - they just can't play ball!"