start sewing

I have so many unfinished sewing projects and would like to complete them. A couple few years ago I started buying fabric on ebay wanting to sew and then I did get a sewing machine for christmas. I made my Mom a quilt, not like a quilters quilt but how my abilities let me. My sister was then diagnosed with breast cancer and I ordered fabrics to make her a quilt, I had even taken some of the squares in and had words put on some. After the quilt was finished I gave it to my sister and put my sewing on hold for a while as I was so tired from making this. My sister passed away 10 months later and now my machine sits, I have not been able to start sewing again and I need to move past this. There are many things I imagine but have not been able to start and really want to open this passion back up within me.

Make yourself dress once you reach your goal weight!

Halloween’s always a good excuse to force yourself to sew.

I have hand-stitched random things when I was younger, and of course, I took the requisite Home Ec sewing class, but I’ve never been very good at sewing. The Helena costume was definitely the most challenging thing I’ve ever had to sew without any assistance. I wish I’d had the time to do it properly. Instead, I rushed to sew it all in one night, so unfortunately, it’s not as nicely sewn as I’d like it to be and certain seams are threatening to rip. Still, I’m going to pat myself on the back for having done it.

As a result of the Helena dress, I’ve been itching to sew other things lately. Alas, I wish could afford the time.

A few days ago my brand spanking new singer sewing machine arrived via a lovely delivery man. (must be a great job, giving people presents every day) The minute I got it in my hot little hands I tried out all the settings and stitch types. Since then I have been away on a mid-week break with Amelie, my 2 year old daughter so I haven’t managed to get stuck into sewing anything of any use, and this week we are going to Sicily for a short holiday. But as soon as we get back I promise myself that I will be on the case.