For more pictures of the Sewing Series click here!
Today was the Session #1 of the Sewing Series – Learn How to Use Your Sewing Machine (and Maintain It Too!). It was loads of fun, threading machines, winding bobbins, figuring out the tension and sewing buttonholes!!!
Save the date: Session #2, Saturday, November 18, Make Your Own Tote Bag. Email zannestar@gmail.com if you think you can make it.
Oh boy these sewing classes look like fun! I’m on the search of a used (read “cheap) sewing machine so I too can participate. Anyone have one I could at least borrow?
First I must learn to thread a needle. (ha ha)
Sienna Wildfield
[...] I’ve launched a Sewing Series – you can read a little about Session #1 here and I am working on getting the materials and patterns ready for Session #2 – Make your own Tote Bag. I decided to offer 2 patterns (or help those who wanted to design their own…). So I’ll be doing the super basic roomy tote (stay tuned – I’ll post the pattern here after the session). But I was in a local sewing shop – and came across a pair of 6″ bamboo rings…oh inspiration. I googled the rings and bags – to see what was out there…and didn’t find too much (I didn’t look that hard, I have something in mind anyway), so I’ve been busy sketching up ideas and looking through my fabric stash to see what I can find to match the bamboo handles. I did find some wonderul blue/green wool at a thrift store – after I wash it (a musty yucky smell…)we’ll see if the piece is big enough. I was going to use the wool to make a gift. So many projects, so little time. [...]