learn to sew

got the machine, need to take a class.

This is one of these things I’ve always wanted to do but it has taken a backseat for whatever reason. I don’t want to be super sewer and make all my own clothes, but I would like to be able to do some home decoration (cushion covers, curtains etc.), make some simple clothes, bags, and be able to do some easy alterations and customisations. Ideally I’d like to take some sewing lessons, but I can’t afford it right now, so I figure the next time I see my Mom (not for several months) I’ll get her to show me some stuff. Perhaps I can get hold of a second hand machine. At the moment though, all I’m really doing is drooling over fabric and coming up with some ideas. Must remember not to spend too much money on fabric!

1. Get my sewing machine back from FFB.
2. Find the fabric I want.

The project: Make throw pillows for the couch (standard ones aren’t quite big enough) and floor pillows that match the couch as closely as possible.

I can do this. Straight lines are no problem…it’s the curves I have trouble with.

but i am doing better. i just recently went on a sleeve shortening bout. first, my neighbor wanted me to cut the sleeves off of his chef’s coat, cause they are allowed to have short sleeves as long as they are hemmed (not sure that is what its called on a sleeve, but you get the idea). well, they turned out pretty good, i even double stiched them, cause i know they get washed alot. then i got a sweater as a christmas gift, but it was yellow and pink, so i did not try to wear it until about 3 weeks ago. well, it turns out it has a big pull in the sleeve. so now it is a 3/4 length sleeved sweater. go me!!!

my next project is to turn one of my old ripped up pairs of jeans into a jean skirt. i just finished ripping the seams. i’ll let ya know how it turns out!

I stitched up another pillow for my living room. I sewed the first one by hand which took all day. With my machine, I finished in about an hour. If I had had the proper tools, I could have completed it much faster.

I also pieced a simple quilt block and bought an easy pattern and materials for an apron. I hope to finish both project soon.

so i did get a sewing machine a few weeks back, but right now all it’s making are dust bunnies n dust blankets. simple enough to use, but what projects shall i do?

I seriously used to know how to do this, both by hand and with a machine. Since I haven’t done it in years, I have no idea even where to start. I wish I knew. I’ve been considering a class. I’ll let you know how that goes.

i bought a machine in january, watched the instructional dvd, and haven’t touched it. it’s time

I want to sew a nice blouse. I want to make interesting purses.

It sits inside my closet…and wants out. I took it out last month for a project. I remember how to thread the machine, but never turned it on. Kenmore can you forgive me? Soon my dear soon.