Well, am I thrilled! My friend M came over on Saturday and helped all day with making a skirt. It is truly amazing what just a little effort can do. Her skill level is advanced and it really pays off! I can see that there is not so much difficulty as there is just plain ol' learning to be done.
I am obsessed with clean lines, matching seams and straight stitches.
Ironing flat, even measurements and proper hemming.
AH, music to her ears, me thinks.
The baby was insane that day of course but Rach helped me tremendously considering Sloan was on a sleep over at our Pastor's house.
I will make more of these skirts to be sure, but am happy as a clam to back up a bit and so some more immediately gratifying work like napkins, pillow cases and curtains. Hmmm, how about a straight skirt? The little girl we were making this one for wore the one she made to church on Sunday to show me...looked easy enough. I'm sure I can do it...oh no! Here we go again!
We laughed and laughed and had a great time. Well, I did. I'm sure she saw exactly how much work she had cut out for her when she saw my first attempt. Lol
I am glad to have tried it on my own though so I could really see the profit in doing it properly. I would never had known just how bad it was. I am not kicking myself though. I am proud that I am trying and have no fear of jumping in.
I especially loved how much I learned about the basics. (Ohhh, you start with the basics! Now I get it.)
Simple tools and ways of doing things that make your life a whole lot easier. LOVE my husband...: "Oh, you have to get one of those" and "Oh that would be good to have." I love how he supports my endeavors though it always seems to cost him money. Lol I think sewing will pay off though if I look for free and/or cheap fabric and am able to make simple things like curtains, napkins and clothes for Kate. Also being able to mend in a less, well, rustic way.
I mean, one can't whipstitch everything!
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