Kristi whipped up a wrap skirt so cute it stirred up my long-dormant sewing skills, and I bought a beginner’s sewing machine of my own!
To give you an idea how long it’s been since I’ve touched a sewing machine - Saturday Night Fever was tops at the box office and Lionel was still a Commodore.
Yep, that long.
I opted for the Janome Hello Kitty 11706 Size Freearm Sewing Machine pictured below:
Don’t let the cutesiness fool you. It’s genuine sewing machine - not a toy. So far I’ve made a cut and sew apron:
Next up is a pillow for my office chair from this fabric:
Here’s the pattern for Kristi’s adorable summer skirt. I’m working my way up to making it.
Okay, soooo maybe the title of this post was a touch ambitious, and Project Runway candidates have nothing to fear – YET!
How cute is that machine. You make me want to pull out mine. I just might.You've done great work!
ReplyDeleteI love that apron! I've been wanting to learn how to sew for the longest time but I just haven't gotten around to it. A Hello Kitty sewing machine might be just the inspiration that I need...
ReplyDeleteOkay that machine is so damned cute you've got me wanting one too. Jeez, me sewing? Really? I am very interested in seeing more that you sew.
ReplyDeleteFrom my recall of my past sewing days, I made truly ugly, matronly and unwearable clothing. But I can see making nonwearable items. Hmmm.
I always wished that I could sew. I love the apron and the pillow. You go girl!
ReplyDeletewow. i had no idea that you could sew. you are a true modern day sista, i see. the creations look very nice and appear to be most needed items.
ReplyDeleteyou are cool peep. even cooler than little kitty (who is taking over EVERYTHING it seems).
also, i notice the picture on the sidebar of your book sitting besides the coldest winter ever.
ReplyDeletelook @ you cheesin'...
i don't blame you.
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ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the skirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by y'all.
ReplyDelete@Kwana @Chelle <-- my favorite knitters!!! The last time I sewed was for 7th grade home economics class, but threading the machine came right back to me.
@Don - It was the only store that didn't shelve me on the floor (Williams), so I was just happy to be "standing" next to it.
@Beautylogicblog @The Hollywood Memoirs - LOL! I wouldn't say I can sew either. But I'm going to give it my best shot.
@Kristi - hopefully it will come out as nice as yours.
Seriously? You know I can't sew! I used canned tomatoes to hold the seams down instead of pins and ironed in the other places that were supposed to have pins. It's super easy. But do you remember I totally skipped the waist part and instead sewed on a ribbon and used that to tie it closed -- this is part of what made it easy.
ReplyDeletei would love to tap into my dormant DESIRE to sew lol... i need to learn first. youtube? ;) lol omg the book signing post was hilar. i missed out on a book signing today. i hope all went well for the author. =(
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