I'd love to learn to clip Teddie myself, I just worry because he is such a wiggle worm. I have been trying to get him use to the sound of a trimmer myself but he wants to attack anything with a whirring sound. (blow dryer, trimmers) I know it takes time to get them used to it, and we still have a ways to go on training. Does anyone have an idea what some of the better dog clippers are?
As for your issue, practice does make perfect. I love the idea of your baby wearing an outfit. There is nothing wrong with being frugal...good stuff and good luck!!