Sewing projects
Now that I've collected all these sewing machines, doesn't it seem like I should, hmmm... sew?
First project: My leetle bag I made this about a month ago. I was so proud that I just gazed at it for several days.
Then I took a beginning sewing class where we made an apron. You may want to shield your eyes. It's really purple.
Dork wearing her purple apron:
This may actually be the first time I've ever actually worn an apron. And you can be dang sure I won't be wearing it to do anything messy.
This weekend's project was a handy tote bag from Sew Mama Sew.
It's even lined!
What you can't see from this angle is that the striped on the other side are horizontal. Oops. I find the whole cutting out aspect of sewing a bit frustrating. Of course there were lots of things that were frustrating about knitting when I first started.
I'm ready to start the finishing on Cabaret Raglan, speaking of knitting.
I just read The Thirteen Tale which is the first book I've read in a weekend in a long time. It was interesting, but maybe a little too V.C. Andrews. I've got the first two Geraldine Brooks books to read next. I can't decide which to read first, plague or Civil War.
But right now I have a cat DEMANDING attention. When Kiki meows, it sounds a lot like, "Me Now! Me Now!"
I love the apron! Really. I can't sew totes and the like because they easily betray me by letting the world know that I can neither cut nor sew a straight line. I really need to get some sewing done. I gained a lot of weight over this past year and I can't fit into my summer dresses and without an AC and working at home I need summer dresses to keep my sanity.
Posted by: twig | July 14, 2008 at 01:40 AM
BTW, you made me laugh when you said you took a beginning sewing class. Most people may not know how to sew when they buy their first machine but by the 2nd or 3rd they usually do. heheheh
Posted by: twig | July 14, 2008 at 01:42 AM
Ignoring the purple, it looks great. Way better than my first (and only) apron I had to make for "domestic science" class, back in the 70's!
The bags look great. Very Summer-y!
Posted by: Marina | July 14, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Plague! Plague!
The apron looks cute! The purple is lovely, don't listen to Marina. ;)
Nice projects! I believe you qualify as a seamstress now.
Posted by: Carrie K | July 14, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Very sassy! I've just started learning to sew too. My adventures are here.
Posted by: Mymsie | July 15, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Oh that apron is just lovely, nice work Sonya!
Posted by: Heather | July 15, 2008 at 12:10 PM
You look so cute in that apron!! I need one of those.
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Posted by: Jenni | July 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
My cat says "NOW!" Love the bags and apron AND the purple! I can't find skirts I like, so I'm getting the itch to sew too, but not enough to finish the linings in the knitted bags in my WIP basket. Go figure.
Posted by: Abby | July 16, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Sonya- All your projects look very professional- very nice.
Cats....it's ALL about them!
Posted by: Lorraine | July 16, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I vote Civil War! Then you can give us a review.
I think your first-time-sewing projects are amazing! I really love that apron, and you don't look dorky. And just think of all the project bags you can sew up now.
Posted by: Brigitte | July 18, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Nice bags!! Love the apron! I have one I sewed in a class, it's decoration, I hate to use it, too pretty! :)
Posted by: Zonda | July 18, 2008 at 05:19 PM
OH! You got the sewing bug too. I just wish there was more time in a day. The aprons kind of grow on ya. I love mine. I made a rather bland tan calf-length dress that looked kind of blah, but when I put on my bright pink/maroon/blue hydrangea apron over it that's just slightly shorter - MAN I feel so girly! I wore it all day. Your projects look great. I love the lined bag.
Posted by: Jouf/RhettaRic | July 20, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Oh my goodness!!! You are a pro already. The apron. The lined bag. Wow. You are a natural at this. I'm so impressed. And as for the mis-matched stripes, just call them a "design feature". Any old bag can have a striped lining that goes the same way on both sides. But your bag has character!!
Posted by: Karen | July 21, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Very nice! I love the tote. That lining oops... it's a design detail. ;)
Posted by: Michelle | July 24, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Nice job on the Leetle Bag. I'm so honored it was your first project, and I'm glad it turned out well for you!
Posted by: Beth | August 18, 2008 at 04:45 PM