How I did it: I had an event to attend and nothing to wear, so it put a little fire under my tush to actually sew a darn dress I've been talking about for so long.  The pattern had already been cut, so that saved me a lot of time.  The style was also very simple. I suggest to start with something basic to give you confidence and build your skills.  You don't want to give-up before you begin.  Once the fabric was cut I started sewing.  The key for me was in knowing that it was my FIRST major sewing project, so I didn't have that much pressure on myself.  I wanted it to be great, but I had realistic expectations.  In the end, I was pleasantly surprised. 

Lessons & tips: Make sure you have everything you need before you begin.  Nothing derails a project like missing supplies.

Resources: A good sewing machine and a great pair of sharp scissors.  Invest in both because they're worth every penny.

Aug 31, 09:46PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer