It's been years since I sat down at a sewing machine. In Elementary/Jr. High, I frequently was found making shorts, a dress here and there (with the help of my mother, of course) but that was all for 4-H. Yes, I was one of those kids you rolled your eyes at in Home Ec. because the teacher knew me and let me run wild with whatever I wanted to do while you were still learning how to thread the machine. Sorry.
My Aunt Debi, a very wonderful woman, recently gave my sister and me two beautiful Brother sewing/embroidery machines because she simply didn't need them anymore. She lives across the state, and when she first offered I merely thought, "Oh, awesome, I'll have a sewing machine similar to my Mom's and I'll make some stuff." No. The machine I received is the most amazing machine I've ever sewed with. I'm not even trying to be dramatic. It's beautiful.
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I've been itching to try it out and I finally got to last night. I found this wonderful pattern and whipped it together. It was even my first time doing pockets--ever! I don't know why pockets scared me so much.
I'm not a huge fan of the elastic waist--it makes me feel kind of old and lazy. My next project to tackle by myself is definitely a zipper. I'm just really excited to have made something so tangible for the first time in probably 5-8 years! And I am truly grateful to have been given a gift that really kind of inspired this blog.
Any tips or good first zipper projects?
I love elastic waists...but kinda because I AM old and lazy LOL. Awesome machine! I am jealous. I love to sew. Your skirt is really cute!
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Thanks so much, Bobi! I really like it--and it's pretty comfy! Perfect to make a few for summer. I appreciate the feedback! :)
DeleteCute skirt and awesome machine what a super Auntie you have. She is an enabler of the first order, good for her. Welcome to blogland I'm sure you'll have fun.
ReplyDeleteThank you! She's definitely enabled me to find one more thing to want to do in my spare time--my mom (her sister) already enables me with Cricut and paper. :)
DeleteI just started sewing again last year; a decade after receiving my fashion design degree. I had the zipper fear too. I did a post about zippered pouches at www.sewsnbows.com/quick-zippered-bags
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy! I'll definitely try to make one of those. They're so cute! Love your blog--it's adorable! Subscribing too :) Thanks so much for the tips!
DeleteTry the link, it has a good tut for a quick easy bag. Then you'll have the courage to try an invisible zipper! Love the blog so far, I'm subscribing!
ReplyDeleteNo way! I totally did 4H too, best thing ever right? That's how I first learned to sew! 4H was great, did you ever enter in projects to the county Fairs every Summer at all? I always loved doing that because I could make BANK if I entered a lot in. ha it was great. And oh my gosh I am SO jealous about the machine. Gahh I'm like so unbelievably jealous right now. I want one of those so bad! Also last thing and then I'll leave you alone. ha but I absolutely love that fabric you used for the skirt! So cute.
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