Sewing 101

Since being home with Leo I have become inspired to be more creative. I started knitting again, and managed to finish a project (a christmas stocking that i completed a few weeks ago)-- at least it is ready for next year! And now I have been wondering what kind of clothes i might be able to make for Leo.

So, last Wednesday I took a 2.5 hour sewing class. It was awesome. I was reacquainted with all things sewing machine- back stitiching, bobbin winding, presser foot. All of which i had forgotten since my mom taught me when i was a teenager. In fact, it made me realize what a great job my mom did teaching me because everything clicked. Then, it made me wonder what kind of student i was with her. Hmmm.

Now, I am on the lookout for a good cheap machine. Nothing fancy, just solid and basic. There are some sew and vac shops in town that sell used ones and provide a warranty, as well as showing you how to maintain your new machine. Think this might be a way better option than craigslist.
Here are two other pics from last week--In the first you can see where Steve ripped out the rest of the hallway and bedroom carpeting (more on this in another post) and that's my cute little napkin project from my sewing class....

See you soon!