#learningtosew

With all the Frankie excitement I forgot to post a picture of this second Dress No. 1 from @100actsofsewing of sewing that I made. This time I still sized up most of the pattern, but not the shoulders/arm openings. I actually chopped off about two inches from the top and it fits a lot better than the first. Sadly this crinkle rayon from Joann’s frayed like crazy, ejected all my pins, and snagged within 5 minutes of putting the dress on. But at only $6 a yard it was perfect to practice with. I feel like I am making good progress getting this pattern adjusted to fit me well and can see making a bunch of these in the future! #memade #memadefat #memadeplus #fatsewingclub #dressno1 #bernette #bernetteb77 #learningtosew #100actsofsewing #sharppointysticks #rainbows #plussizesewing #inclusivesewing https://www.instagram.com/p/CRoJ35DJ8ko/?utm_medium=tumblr

Rose discovered how comfy the fabric box is too! She does everything her big brother does! 😹 . . . #atailoftwokittiestx #rescuecatsofinstagram #calicocatsofinstagram #calico #catsofinstagram #catsinboxes #craftycat #learningtosew #prettykitty #catsiblings https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQIUiPnOGa/?igshid=1ls6dwxzbipxv

Sewing Adventure Saturday! I must say that my tote bag project is challenging. I am 100% out of my element and I am feeling frustrated & flustered. At the end of class, I felt less frustrated and flustered & recognized that this is my first sewing project since high-school and to give myself grace....and that I may need a sewing machine at home.

I made a thing! I think it's pretty good for someone who's never touched a sewing machine before!! Class @joann_stores in Grapevine was 'sew' fun! #craftescape #learningtosew #cottagecore #prettyflorals #decorativepillows (at Grapevine, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfiFTNr57Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finished up wallets with the 4th Sackville Venturer Scouts. Special thanks to @dieselpunk.ro for the awesome (as usual) pattern and to #tandy707 for some tools to help with the build. #customleather #handmadeleather #leatherwallet #learningtosew #learningleathercraft #scoutscanada #teachingskills #venturerscouts #leathertogether, #tandyleather707 #tandyleatherHalifax (at Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGF6H4Okqv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I have made a ridiculous amount of skirts over the past two weeks. I’ve had to mix and match a few patterns that I currently have. I am completely self taught, so trying to figure out what works best is time consuming and very confusing for me. But I have come up with a few skirts that I’m pretty happy with. I have had to find a gathering foot for my sewing machine..... I didn’t even know that was a thing!!! I love what gathering looks like, but I’ve never enjoyed trying to create gathers... now I learn there is a foot that does it for you!!!!!! Happy days! . . . . #sewing #beginner #sewingforbeginners #learningtosew #gatheringfoot #dollclothes #brothersewingmachine #customoutfit # https://www.instagram.com/p/CNlPvkjLvRN/?igshid=8j4jpiiumjgd

Next in the #projectlockdown series, the journey continues lol learning to sew #dresses. Fabulous Ankara print fabrics from @kaiscouture top notch service, worldwide shipping #learningtosew #nähenlernen https://www.instagram.com/p/CMfGma_LA3S/?igshid=ss01j1s8mv09