A few Christmas's ago, I got a really great sewing machine from my mom. I thought, this is great, I can make all kinds of things. Since I got the machine (more than 2 years ago), i've made an apron, and my latest project (on Father's Day 2008), a pillow case for Max. I was excited to get started. I cut the fabric, pinned the hems, set up the machine and away I go....NOT! Of course I know nothing about my great sewing machine, I have to read the instructions every time I use it. Im on a hand's learner, not a manual reader. Either way, I did manage to get the open edge of the pillowcase done and than the thread got all snagged (I got frustrated...big surprise) and I had to have Daryl come down and help me. Hew saw that I wasn't going to sew the rest of it inside, and he informed me that if I do it inside out, the seams wouldn't show (DUH!). REMINDER: I can sew a button a shirt, and maybe a small tear in a shirt, but that's it. Anyway, we got the machine all set up again and I re-alligned my fabric so it would be inside out and I finished the pillowcase...it only took me 2.5 hours. So, Max, I hope you like your pillowcase and you are surprised. The real surprise is that I am not good at sewing and I need a LOT more practice.
I wonder if If can bring my machine to JoAnne Fabric for a tutorial on sewing machines.
Here's the result
Surprised? Im not showing the flaws! But at least it fits the pillow.
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