Friday, April 17, 2009

Drumroll please...


My sewing class ended this week, and I'm proud to report that the stunning apron you're gazing upon is my creation. I sewed! What's more impressive, is that I did so without blowing up my new sewing machine. A double-victory.

The garment is not perfect. Her stitches meander, and the pocket might be unintentionally askew. But I couldn't be more thrilled to claim her as my handiwork. Considering how most of my new endeavors pan out, this smock is a masterpiece.

And oh boy, are my goals lofty now. Yesterday I went to Fabric Depot, which is the biggest fabric store in the country. And it just happens to be about five miles from my home. (It's like it was written in the stars!) It's amazing. Fabric fondling might be my new favorite pastime. Along with procuring patterns that are well beyond my skill set.

In other seamstress news, check out this adorable little sewing bag that Beardy's mom made for me. Beth does not mess around. She probably threw it together, blindfolded, and stitched it while simultaneously baking some artisan baguettes and weeding the geraniums. The bar is high. I'm hoping that by surrounding myself with so many crafty role models, that at some point, I'm bound to catch up.

6 comments:

  1. Are you good at sewing many things or is it just strictly aprons.

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  2. so far just aprons. i hope to make a skirt before the seasons change. and i might start mass-producing baby bibs for all our friends who about to birth. i might be open to letting you invest in this endeavor.

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  3. Have you thought about TWO pockets on the apron?

    ...Sorry. Did I just blow your mind? ;)

    (I'd say you're well on your way to mastering the world of sewing. Check. What's next on your list?)

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  4. TWO POCKETS! that's crazy!

    i actually went wild and bought some patterns online today. i'm obsessed. also got some amazing rooster fabric.

    what's next... artisan bread i'm thinking. but i'm pretty sure i'll be cranking out aprons for the next few months.

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  5. fabulous seamstress work! maybe if I stitch an apron for nick he'll start cooking??? I can't wait to see more of your creations!

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  6. I am so proud of you!!! And jealous of your skills. Can't wait to see the next fabriclicious creation.

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