use my sewing machine more

starting on one of these…very cute, coffee brown corduroy on one side and light blue calico on the other. I’m not sure what kind of fastener I will put on this, probably a button, but I’ve never made a buttonhole before, so I don’t know. This’ll be cute with some fun pins fastened to it, anyway.

So i’ve been working hard redoing the 1/2 Bath (another goal) and i’ve just finished curtains i whipped off from scratch. They aren’t amazing, i didn’t follow a pattern, just sort of wingin’ it.
First, I looked in the stores and the prices astounded me. It wasn’t only about the price but what you get for your $$. 4 Hems + crappy fabric, come on!
My Nana, a great seamstress and DIY’er also taught me about value. She grew up in hard times but loved fashion & beautiful things. She never bought curtains—they are some of the easiest things to sew. I don’t think i’ll ever buy curtains again… Thanks Nana!

As part of having renovated my dining room, i broke out the sewing machine to hem and correct the curtains. I have 2 sets, one on the windows and another i adapted to hang in front of the french doors. On a difficulty scale >> super easy. But, hey, it’s a start.

My mind has been really preoccupied with a hundred thoughts, many of them negative and bumming me out. I forgot how much sewing helps me clear my mind and focus. At least for a little while i felt calm and peaceful. So nice!

I snatched up a billion patterns when Rag Shop when out of business. They were 10 for $10!! The problem is finding decent material. :(