Sunday, March 12, 2006

Adventures in Sewing

Yesterday I finally got brave and took the sewing machine out of the plastic wrap....

And I think I did pretty well!

The little pillow came out about 5 inches wide by 6 inches high (it is sitting on my iPod Mini box, to give you a frame of reference). There are a few mistakes - The angle I took the pic from is a bit forgiving of my less-than-straight seam on the left side - and a couple times I think I sewed the "tail" of the bobbin thread in, then cut it, and as a result the stitches didn't hold. Oh well. I fixed those spots with a bit of tacky glue on the tip of a toothpick! It certainly isn't perfect, and a skilled seamstress would probably giggle if they saw it, but I'm still pleased with myself. Hey, at leat I didn't sew my thumbs together!!! hehehe

8 comments:

Christine S said...

Very cute, Erin! I like the colours you chose and the design is adorable. I'm not a seamstress myself but I think you did a really great job!

Jenn said...

Very Nice! Your color choices are perfect to go with Popcorn. You did a great job on it. No one would know of the mistakes if you didn't tell us.

Kim said...

I think it turned out great! The only way to become a great seamstress is to practice. :D Love the colors. :D

Casa Pearl said...

Erin, it's wonderful! Congratulations on a great finish. I love the fabric colors you used - they are perfect with the design. Patti

Darla said...

*Very* nicely done, Erin!! Huzzah!

Von said...

Wonderful sewing job, Erin! And you'll just get better with each project. Don't let too much time go in between tho - that's been one of my problems.

Anonymous said...

Im 1/2 way thru doing this one and I think putting it in a pillow is fab - I WOULD have sewn my thumbs together so good on you!

Anonymous said...

man, it all starts with throw pillows. they are the gateway to sewing insanity, i promise. and your pillow projects thusfar are supercute!

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