I got a sewing machine!! I got a Brother Machine for $50 bucks on Black Friday- no, I don't normally black Friday shop but I totally went out JUST to buy a sewing machine.
He's a good little starter machine. Now, when I mention how excited I am about a sewing machine it's because I haven't sewn ANYTHING on a machine since home ec class and that was over ten years ago (lord that makes me feel old).
Here are a few of my starter projects.
This is the start to a quilt for my Grandpa for Christmas. I have the rows sewn, I just have to get them together and a backing on it. Turns out- I can't cut in straight lines, and so all my blocks are different sizes and shapes! Huzzah! Any suggestions on cutting mats/utensils?
Pieced together Apron I'm making as a gift for Christmas. This is the first time I've EVER cut anything out with a pattern- also a challenge. I keep hearing things about webbing and interfacing, but I haven't the slightest clue what that means.
Stitched together apron, without pockets. All of the seams will be covered in binding tape- once I figure out how you do that...
A purse I threw together! I didn't use a pattern at all, just sort of rolled with it. I'm actually kind of proud- even though it is super long and the handles look goofy. But still! Not bad for a half an hour of goofing around!
In this photo it looks kind of like a diaper bag- but I'm okay with it.
So! There are my sewing escapades over the past few days. I'm still struggling with my hand sewing project (the wall hanging) but it'll get done, I have high hopes. What are you working on for this holiday season?
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