I know, I've been awfully quiet. Trust me, I've been working hard. I have a pair of Clovers in grey, pajama pants and half a Peony to show you, but I just can't catch the light to take any good pictures. Soon though. I do have a blast from the past to share. My first project I did on my own was the Sew Liberated Tunic. It was easy and went together well, but when it was done, I no longer cared for the print. I just came across it the other day - unhemmed, and finished it up.
I don't know if you did this when you first started sewing, but I would go into the fabric store, head for the quilting cotton, and grab the cutest thing I could find. Turns out being a grown up wearing a super cute print can be kind of weird. I'm more edited now, but I did enjoy wearing this yesterday.
See, it's not that bad.... let's take a look at the guts!
Look a Monet! Not bad from far away, but not great up close.
Apparently I finished the edges of the shoulder by... well, I guess I didn't at all, and now it is a frayed up mess!
None of the inside seams were finished actually.
The sleeves were turned up once and hemmed. Ouch! I think that was my first sleeve, and not my best effort. It is surprisingly cute from the outside considering what a mess the inside is.
Yesterday I also got to hang out with the most awesome seamstress and sewing know it all I know, Jenny! It was fun to hang out and talk blogs, hers is great, and sew. I took over my embroidery machine, and she taught me a lot about what I can do. I had no idea how awesome it is!
So I made Holly a super cute mug for Christmas. I had no idea my machine could do such cool stuff.
I made a couple of coasters that Jenny has a tutorial for. You should check it out.
I also made a quilt block for my assistant. She loves my Crazy Quilt so much, I had to make her her own.
Yeah, I'm that kind of dog owner. What I wouldn't do for my little mutt dog.
That is some close up quilt lovin' going on there. This is how she takes care of me when I am sick or hurt, she lays on top of my and passes out. Now why didn't I think of that?
Oh, and I don't know if you saw but the new McCall's are out.
How cute is 6503? I love all the versions! Check out the new patterns. There are a few good ones.
I don't know if you did this when you first started sewing, but I would go into the fabric store, head for the quilting cotton, and grab the cutest thing I could find. Turns out being a grown up wearing a super cute print can be kind of weird. I'm more edited now, but I did enjoy wearing this yesterday.
See, it's not that bad.... let's take a look at the guts!
Look a Monet! Not bad from far away, but not great up close.
Apparently I finished the edges of the shoulder by... well, I guess I didn't at all, and now it is a frayed up mess!
None of the inside seams were finished actually.
The sleeves were turned up once and hemmed. Ouch! I think that was my first sleeve, and not my best effort. It is surprisingly cute from the outside considering what a mess the inside is.
Yesterday I also got to hang out with the most awesome seamstress and sewing know it all I know, Jenny! It was fun to hang out and talk blogs, hers is great, and sew. I took over my embroidery machine, and she taught me a lot about what I can do. I had no idea how awesome it is!
So I made Holly a super cute mug for Christmas. I had no idea my machine could do such cool stuff.
I made a couple of coasters that Jenny has a tutorial for. You should check it out.
I also made a quilt block for my assistant. She loves my Crazy Quilt so much, I had to make her her own.
Yeah, I'm that kind of dog owner. What I wouldn't do for my little mutt dog.
That is some close up quilt lovin' going on there. This is how she takes care of me when I am sick or hurt, she lays on top of my and passes out. Now why didn't I think of that?
Oh, and I don't know if you saw but the new McCall's are out.
How cute is 6503? I love all the versions! Check out the new patterns. There are a few good ones.
Oh my gosh... you made me think back to my very first project. I was 15 and my mom took me to the fabric store for sewing lessons. I made a skirt with hook and eye closures. It was bad. Even worse-- I didn't ever wear skirts! :P
ReplyDeleteI have to say-- your first project looks pretty darn cute! (Especially compared to mine!) :)
I love it! Thank you for your (very) kind words! Amazing the choices we make as beginners...
ReplyDeleteI think your first top turned out super cute.. As for the inside...we all started out, not worring about the inside,ha.. I like the fabric too..cute.
ReplyDeleteOh how funny that we used the exact same fabric for our first garments! Loved this post, and I know exactly what you mean -- just because we love the look of a print, doesn't mean we want to wear it! :)
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