I like to craft. I spread out from paper-crafting recently and started testing my hand at sewing. There's a backstory:
My mom bought me a sewing machine when I got married and moved out back in 2007. I used it once. I spent about a month making a Christmas table runner as a gift for my mom. That's when I learned the following:
It's a test of persistence, not perfection.
My 1st project was a decorative bunting for the nursery. The triangles are not all exactly the same size. There are numerous extra tack jobs where I didn't get a whole triangle attached to the trim. And I had to un-tangle my machine about two dozen times during the project.
It was a great first project though, because all it has to do is hang on the wall. So no worries about seams coming loose or falling out. More importantly, it gave me enough confidence to try out a more functional project: a diaper hanger.
We'll see how it goes. I've had the fabric cut for a week and haven't had the guts to start sewing yet...
My mom bought me a sewing machine when I got married and moved out back in 2007. I used it once. I spent about a month making a Christmas table runner as a gift for my mom. That's when I learned the following:
- I cannot cut a straight line.
- I don't know how to use a straight pin properly.
- I don't understand how my sewing machine works.
It's a test of persistence, not perfection.My 1st project was a decorative bunting for the nursery. The triangles are not all exactly the same size. There are numerous extra tack jobs where I didn't get a whole triangle attached to the trim. And I had to un-tangle my machine about two dozen times during the project.
It was a great first project though, because all it has to do is hang on the wall. So no worries about seams coming loose or falling out. More importantly, it gave me enough confidence to try out a more functional project: a diaper hanger.We'll see how it goes. I've had the fabric cut for a week and haven't had the guts to start sewing yet...
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