Alex got me a new sewing machine for Christmas, because he’s awesome like that, so I’ve added a million sewing projects to my already existing gazillion crafty projects list.
Here’s a picture of Emerald. Isn’t she pretty-so modern looking!
I have discovered that I am definitely better at sewing from online tutorials than from sewing patterns. Patterns seem to be deliberately misleading and confusing. I’m working on a couple of little girl patterns right now and I have had to ripout and redo stitches more times than I care to count.
I loved this buttercup bag from Made by Rae as soon as I saw it. Who can ever have enough cute little purses and it also has pleats! I heart pleats. She graciously has the tutorial and pattern for free on her blog. The pattern was easy to follow and I actually whipped this out during one naptime with fabric scraps that I had lying around. That’s my kind of project! I’m all about the instant gratification.
I think I might try to make the pattern a little larger to make a bigger bag next time. For me to actually use it day to day I need a little more room for some diapers and wipes and matchbox cars-you know, the necessities.
I’ll keep you updated on my from-pattern sewing projects as soon as I finish cursing them and actually manage to finish one.
I’ve been thinking about posting some crafty tutorials on my blog. Maybe I should start with a tutorial for one of these problematic patterns. Which pattern are you eager to finish, but having trouble with?
I love that bag! I’ll have to download the pattern and try it out for myself! Thanks for sharing.
Lizzie: I think I have figured out my 2 problematic patterns now. I’ll probably need some help when I start my next one.
I, personally, am always looking for a simple, cute little girl or baby dress tutorial.
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