October 3, 2008
Snip, Snip
I’m just a beginner sewer. I may have mentioned my noobness before…but when I start projects I get this anxiety. It usually happens just before I cut my material out because once you cut it, it’s done and there’s no going back .
So after a week of hemming (ha ha sewing pun) and hawing I finally bit the bullet and measured and cut my sister’s present. And after all that worrying…yes it was fine.
There’s a fabric store in the next city that was going out of business and I snagged a quilting ruler which has really helped me make some straight cuts…plus it was on SALE! Huzzah.
I have started sewing her present and I just have to be patient. I have a real problem with just bulldozing ahead and making really small and annoying mistakes. That usually happens when I start to get cocky about my skillz and blindly sew until the next step when I realize what I’ve done.
I love sewing…really! LOL
woody said,
October 3, 2008 at 7:34 pm
I’m new to sewing too – if you want to ask for any help – feel to ask. We can work it out together if it helps!
momnibus said,
October 3, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Thank you very much for that. You may be hearing from me when I run into issues LOL
oldbiddy said,
October 4, 2008 at 12:31 pm
I think it’s wonderful that people still sew. I’m making flannel pants for the two three-yr-old grandkids (they sweat too much for sweat fabric) and the scraps will go into matching barbie doll pants and flannel rag quilts!
Good luck on your project!
momnibus said,
October 5, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Thanks! Your comment reminded me I’ve got some cute flannel in my stash, maybe I’ll make a pair for myself!