I am almost finished with the skirt I started a couple of months ago. The only part I have left to do is sew on a band along the top (originally I didn't think I had enough fabric for it, but I do!). Otherwise it is actually wearable. Gene gave me the idea that in…
Tag: sewing
No EG, beginnings of a skirt
Little EG is a bit sick so I didn't end up seeing her or Kaitlin today. That was a bummer but it meant that instead I started sewing a skirt. I thought it was going to take me an hour, maybe two, but I've worked on it for probably 3 hours so far and I'm…
Gene’s birthday and sewing my shirt
Today is Gene's birthday - woot! This year I FINALLY bought him presents (I usually don't). I got him a bike rack and a backpack to go with it so he will no longer have to carry his backpack on his back while riding to and from work. It's something he's been "wanting", as much…
Professional Day, Charcoal, and Pillows
Yesterday I was happily surprised when I came to my desk to see beautiful flowers. Turns out it was Administrative Professionals' Day. I also got a lovely note and gift card from my managers. What love! Then, after work Sidney picked me up and we had a quick dinner at Charcoal, a fancy restaurant. We had…
Homemade tote bag
Yesterday I took a sewing class and learned how to sew a tote bag. I had taken the plunge and signed up for it a couple weeks ago. I've been wanting to get into sewing and eventually learn to make my own clothes so I figured with my pay raise a couple months ago, now…
Day 315. Day off
Because of the service the U.S. military has given, I had today off. I lounged around for most of the day, doing who knows what, but I was productive for parts of it. I took Pippin outside (not the balcony) for the first time. We just went to the side of the building where there…
Day 272. Craft: Fabric Bow
This bow is easy to make, doesn't take much time, is super cute, and is quite versatile. Think of all the ways one could use this bow: bow tie, sewn onto a stuffed animal, attached to a bobby pin, used with wrapping gifts. The first time I made this bow was when I sewed…
Steampunk dress pattern: should I?
I went to Jo Ann's yesterday to look at fabric and patterns for potential purchasing. At first I looked at dresses and shirts but as I nothing really popped out at me I made my way to the Halloween costumes. Many of the costumes looked really cool but also tricky to make. The fact that…
Homemade stuffed bunny
I finished my sewing project for Katie: a stuffed bunny! I think it turned out pretty well. Next time I think I'll make the arms and legs a bit bigger and maybe add a tail (in real life it looks a tiny bit creepy, hehe). It wasn't too difficult to make, anyone can do it…
It’s post a day time!
So guess what?! I have to decided to start a new 30 day challenge a little early. I have decided to post once a day for the entire month of September. My goal is to try to be more creative and to hopefully live a bit more exciting of a life. Here we go! Today…
