Ta-Da!!

I've always wanted to learn how to sew. It's been on my "to-do" life list for a long time. And after learning that a lovely lady from our church offered sewing classes, I couldn't resist.
I had such a great time making my first project. I had never touched a sewing machine before, so I was quite a novice. (I still am quite a novice ;) )A bobbin?? What is that?? And to me? Threading a sewing machine looked as complicated at nuclear physics.
But Joan was patient and kind and explained everything to me (sometimes twice or three times). And she gave us cookies and tea - an added bonus!!
So thank you, Joan, for helping me check off this to-do item. I had so much fun and can't wait to sew again. I have been scoping out our house for a good sewing spot and I have two places I plan to commandeer as soon as I buy a sewing machine.
Justin is supportive of my hobby choice. I have never cycled through hobbies, so I don't have a bad track record. This past week he planned his work schedule around the nights I was at sewing class and was home on time to watch the kids. Thanks, honey!! He thinks sewing is a practical skill to learn and I can't disagree.
So without further ado, here is my very first sewing project.
Don't look too closely at the stitches -they may not be completely (hardly) straight in some areas. (I would try to keep up with Megan and her sweat-shop pace and then I would veer off course. So I stuck with my slow and steady "cha-chunk........cha-chunk........"rhythm and was able stay straight(er) ).

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AFTER:


This bag was made for Emily. She is going to use it to carry her piano books to and from lessons. It was hard to find the outer material as it needed to be stiff. I fell in love with the inside material and the bright blue was about all that would match. Emily loves it and is looking forward to using it this afternoon.