I finally completed an actual project on the new sewing machine (pictures coming soon). Most people would probably be embarrassed by this project but I am filled with pride! It's terrible really but I love it -- my very first sewing project! I had this holiday pot holder lying around and so I decided to dissect it and steal the batting for a new project. I bought some pretty cheap but cute fabric at Jo-Ann's a couple of weeks ago when I first got the machine and thought I would try a pot holder as my first project.
I learned two very important lessons while tackling this last night: 1) I probably should have stuck with square/rectangular shapes until my skills improve and 2) I have NO IDEA how to sew piping? -- the fabric that goes around the border of the potholder. This monstrosity is just so cute...
I have collected the addresses for beaucoup de garage sales this weekend and I am thinking about trying to make it an early morning so I can try and catch some goodies! I probably shouldn't be doing this because we are finally getting the house clean again --- but how can I resist? So many potential craft substrates at such nice prices!
I think I might also swing by Michael's on my way home to pick up some YES! paste and Mod Podge so I can give this tutorial a whirl! I will probably use one of the fabrics I picked up from Funky Fabrix (see older post).
Hopefully I will have a new report by the end of the weekend!!!
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