... to becoming Martha.
Actually, she might be a little too up tight for my taste, but she sure knows how to do lots of things. And I know how to do a lot of things... and I can now add more thing to that list.
SEWING
Growing up, I constantly saw my mom creating masterpieces. She is an excellent seamstress, as it my grandmother. If it were not for these ladies, my house would not have any curtains, nursery bedding or cute outfits for Miss A. I have always wanted to learn how to sew and yesterday I had my first lesson.
Miss A and I packed up our stuff and headed over to my friends house for the day.... the little girls played while the big girls were busy sewing.
The first task was to figure out how to use my machine. I inherited this machine from my mom and it has just been sitting in a closet for months.
After we got everything setup, it was time to get to work.
After a couple of missteps, I had completed my first project - a drawstring bag! 
I was so excited about it that I came home and made another one.
And this morning I made a trip to the fabric store to get more fabric - my house is going to be full of drawstring bags while I am learning the ropes. (This fabric is for a project for Miss A's birthday party)
Now that I have added this new little skill to my arsenal, I have decided I want to transform our office into my craft room. More to come on that project!
Last night when I showed my handiwork to Mr. he responded with "you made that all by yourself? Like, from a piece of flat fabric?" Yes, I made it all by myself from a piece of flat fabric.
13 Additional Thoughts:
Ok, come over to my house and make me curtains!
I so wish I could sew and do all that. My mom was so good at the homemaker things I am just not. Sad!
So glad to see this post today! I am getting ready to buy a sewing machine so that I can make curtains, pillows, and various other craft projects. I'm so excited about it!
Oh it is soooooooooooo addicting! I started sewing when Lilly was born and make a lot of her clothes. I like Matilda Jane like clothes (without the cost). My friend and I are starting our own company!!! An embroidery machine makes the addiction even worse! I buy a lot of pdf patterns on etsy. Have fun!!!!! Your bags are adorable!
I had my MIL teach me how to sew a couple of years ago and I LOVE it! Watch out though, it's very addicting. I have two drawers full of fabric.
Hey if you can make a drawstring back I bet you can make pillowcase dresses for Miss A!
congrats! I would love love love to learn how to sew but my mom cant even thread a needle lol
Girl you are seriously so talented. I'm waiting for you to find something that you CAN'T do. Although, I'm not sure there is such a thing!
oh that is so much fun! I can't wait to get back to sewing too! I've been thinking about it so much for a while now :) can't wait to see what else you make!
How fun! I just picked up sewing and bought my first machine. I took a few classes at City Craft on Lovers. Their classes are great and they even have classes tailored towards making childrens clothes. I took the pillow case dress class. I actually just sewed my first dress by myself this week and got the pattern on Etsy. Can't wait to see what you make next!
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What cute bags!
Love it! I got a machine for Christmas two years ago, and I love it, but I don't know much! I need to change that asap!
Cute stuff! One of my new year's resolutions is to start sewing again and re-learn how to knit. Totally inspired by this post!!
You did a great job! Those bags are adorable! I'd love to learn to sew. Someday. :-)
I got my package in the mail, and I love how it was wrapped with the note. Your cards are so cute! Can't wait for spring so I can wear my new clothes!!
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