It’s Finished! Yes, I made a skirt. It was my first project with the new sewing machine and I love it. I chose a “simple” A-line pattern, that included a wasitband and a zipper. (Why did I chose a pattern with a zipper?) I chose two beautiful Amy Butler fabrics. When I had questions on the zipper (of course) I brought the skirt to Treadle Yard Goods in St. Paul and the wonderful, knowledgable sales staff helped me out. (BTW – they are amazing, ask them anything!)
And the best part? I finished it just in time to bring it to Mexico and wear it on the beach. Okay, so a safety pin helped me out, but it was close enough.
As for the sewing machine? I love it. It is so easy to use, but more importantly, it’s easy to fix when something goes wrong. I was proud of myself for figuring out the few little issues that came up.
I have a lot of projects in the queue, so stay tuned for more sewing!
Yay! Great job. It looks fabulous. Very spring looking. (and the pics of S on the beach are precious. Eleanor is completely terrified of the ocean and wont’ go in.)
This is such a great achievement!
I had been sewing for 15 years before I tried a zipper!
I love the fabrics too.
wonderful! i may just skip learning how to sew and hire you to do mine!
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soooo cute!
Congratulations! It looks fantastic, and before you know it you’ll be sewing everything you wear! I need to get back to my own sewing lessons…
Beautiful!
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