Now that I'm not teaching elementary school anymore, with the artwork, music and creative planning that come with that job, I find I have to find other ways to have a creative outlet. So, I have found blogging and knitting to be fun addictions. Also, I recently borrowed my mom's sewing machine, and for the past few months, I get rare chances during naptime or nights when Ryan is planning a Thrive teaching to try my hand at sewing. I really enjoy the creative planning that goes into picking fabrics and projects, but I'm so new at it, I don't have tons of options. I will post a few pictures of my "projects." I have some placemat purses and burp cloths under my belt.
I have not taken any sewing classes beyond reading the sewing machine manual, so if anyone has an idea of where to take a great beginners' class, I'd appreciate any ideas. I looked into Tall Mouse and Joann's Fabrics as possibilities, and they might work. Also, if you have any fun, creative project ideas for a true beginner, I'd love direction. Thanks!
9 comments:
You could start your own little business on Ebay selling those burp cloths and purses easily!! Very cute!!
Ok how do I order a purse...seriously! So cute! Awesome job Chiara! Have you checked Saddleback college or Jo Ann's for classes?
I love it that us teachers are kind of anal, and so projects like these are up our alley! Where did you get the purse handles?
You made those purses? How cute! I agree with the poster who said you could sell those on ebay. I'd buy one!
I used to work at a Joanns in high school, and depending on which one you go to their classes are actually pretty good.
Chiara....awesome job! You can start your own business just within Thrive....I'd buy one!
I love the top striped bag the most! Where do you find such pretty handles too?! Great job!
If I used a purse, I'd order one of yours.....
Chiara!I just bought that same exact placemat today at Target (the blue and brown) to attempt my first placemat purse for Staci Woodward's bday. I need help! I have no idea how to make a purse. I'm starting on it tomorrow and want to have it done by Wed night when they come. Oh boy.
I may be calling you for help.
Your burp cloths are SO cute!
Great job - Jen
I looked closely at the burp cloths and saw that you used a straight stitch. I'm going to try that with my next one. You should consider trying a ziz zag stitch sometime. I thought that was easy to do and looked fun. I'll let you know how my straight (or probably not so straight) stitch will work out.
Jen
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