As many of you may already know, I have been rather poorly over the last few months and still have to juggle the good days (when pain is low) and the bad days (when all I can do is sleep). Since I'm unable to work at the moment I have been making the most of my time by reading craft blogs and seeking out inspiration from other makers and some beautiful new books I have recently acquired.
Yesterday was my birthday - happy birthday me!
I'm absolutely rubbish at asking for things so this year my husband got me to save weblinks to anything I liked in a special folder on the computer so that he knew what to get and could help friends and family decide what to get me too - GREAT idea! I don't feel awkward for asking and I know that people will be able to get me something that means a lot to me - in my case that's knitting books!
This year I also added a sewing machine to the list and a fantastic sewing book that I came across thanks to Kollabora (I LOVE that site). I didn't want anything too fancy since I am basically a beginner.
My tick list consisted of these main points:
- Cheap
- Suitable for a beginner - easy to use!
- Fairly lightweight so that I can move it on my own.
- Basic range of stitches covered.
Thanks to my husband and Beldray, we found just that.......................
As a little treat on my birthday my husband took me to a fabric shop so that I could find some delicious fabric for my first official make on the new sewing machine. I found some beautiful material on sale - £5 a metre!
To start though, I thought I'd start with some fabric my husband's great aunt (Auntie Pat) gave me to play with.........so that I could practice my stitches and measuring skills :)
Pinning my seams
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| Beautiful floral fabric from Auntie Pat |
Neat little side seam
http://www.kollabora.com/community/sewing/projects/one-hour-skirt
I'm so glad to have my hobby to keep me company whilst I'm at home. I'd love to hear if any of you have a new projects on the go.....??
I'll be back soon with some updates on the skirt :)
Love and best,
KnittyNora xx
Happy birthday! In my opinion, you received the best present ever. Good luck with your new toy. Can't wait to see what you make :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Madalynne.
ReplyDeleteI've been busy looking for suitable patterns and wondering where to begin :) I've had a go at the one hour skirt and just need to get some photos together. I'd really like to make a dress for the summer.....hmmmm....will keep looking for patterns and inspiration and keep you all posted :)
KnittyNora xx