Well, I ended up being too busy dating this really great guy, and then we got married and moved away.
I only had one sewing lesson with Mom. We threaded the bobbin and threaded the needle. I also did a few test runs to see how to make it do different kinds of stitches, and that's pretty much it! So when we moved into this place and I saw the ugly horrid dirty broken blinds (or place where the blinds were) I decided I would just have to replace them all with curtains.
Now I'm on a quest to learn how to sew. I was kind of afraid to start by myself, thinking I might do something really bad and break the machine or the needle...But after some encouragement from Wendy, I decided to just go for it. Greg is pretty good at sewing too, so I felt better that he was around and could help me figure some things out.
I was glad the thread was already in the machine and on the bobbin. It just happened that it matched the material for my first set of curtains, so I got started pretty fast. I will have to change the thread for the next set of curtains though. The rest that I make will all be more of a creamy white color. We decided to just make bla boring curtains that match anything, since this is a rental and we will be leaving them here. I'm excited to make better curtains that I really like for our next home. (Hopefully that won't be a rental.)
I wanted to do this post when I finished the first set of curtains, so I could show you the finished product, but I will have to just post that picture later. I'm going to Girl's Camp tomorrow for a week, and then when I get back I will go visit my parents for another week...so it will probably be awhile before I get back to work at the sewing table now.
(p.s. Sorry that last picture is sideways...I didn't notice until just now, but I really have to pack for Girl's camp, and I don't feel like going back to fix it.)
(p.s. again...Do you like my plants in the background? The bigger one is the zebra plant, and there's a cactus and a peperomia too. I don't know what the other one is called.)
5 comments:
Oh good, Holly, I'm glad to see you're giving your machine a try. Just read the owner's manual to learn how to operate it. It will be a normal process of trial and error before you get everything figured out and end up with a finished product. Sewing takes practice and you get better with experience. It's very rewarding, as you'll find out. ♥
I get this feeling that your kids will all have names related to plants. Cornelius, Petunia, Rose, Glade, Barry, etc.
Nice to see you're finally getting into sewing. I know you will be a pro in no time, what with two sisters, a mom and a husband for support and guidance, plus your own incredible talents. You can't lose.
I just started trying to sew too, i'm not very good yet, but I try very hard, so that has to count for something right:) I'm glad you're doing so good, and you and your hubby make a cute couple:) How did you guys meet?
Learning to sew certainly feels intimidating in the beginning, but I think it is so empowering and fun. I too am just a beginner and am thankful for my mom's guidance, but I am loving it and hope to be learning more about it for a long time. Looks like you are off to a good start! Your plants (of course) look great and hope you have fun at girls camp.
good job Holly! Fun huh!
Dad's comment was funny about naming your kids. hahahha
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