Find a hobby.
I have sewed before, and I am not just talking about the pathetic tan sweatshirt I made in Home Economics class, back in my high school days. I have actually made two quilts. The first one was just a simple five inch block square with four different fabrics. It was made to fit a twin bed and it was
purple. (I was going through a huge purple phase at that time in my life.)
The second quilt I made, I sewed for my sister. I had it professionally quilted. It was comprised of many different pink and black fabrics and it was made from a pattern. I can't remember what the pattern was called, brick road...or something like that. Amber still uses the quilt today. It turned out really well.
However, when I made these quilts, I had a lot of help from two ladies that have many years experience with sewing.
I have always wanted to pick up sewing on my own and teach myself the lingo and the entire process of buying material off of a shelf and making it into a useable finished product. There was one problem, I didn't have a sewing machine. Countless Christmas lists had a new sewing machine on it, but no one seemed to want to buy it for me. I would walk through the sewing aisle in Wal-Mart to look at the beautiful new machines, but could never let myself spend the money while I was in college.
At my boyfriend's parents' house one night, him and his dad were trying to find all of the unwanted junk they could put on the curb for the town's annual junk day (not really sure what the official name is). His dad mentioned a couple sewing machines in the basement that they could hall to the curb as well. My ear perked up. "Sewing machines?" I asked. "You're going to get rid of them?" Then the most wonderful thing happened, I got a sewing machine for free! I brought it home, psyched to use it for the first time, and it wasn't working right. So, I brought it to the local sewing machine repair shop and $40 later I am able to sew.
My first project: A pillow case for my boyfriend (To make a long story short, I was supposed to have it done by the end of April so he could use it while he was turkey hunting. Since the machine didn't work I have had the material since. Because hunting season is over, I decided to make him a pillow case to use for everyday.)
A pillow case has to be pretty easy...right? I found this great pattern on this website:
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FL_ST_Construction_2006-102pr.pdf
It is very easy to understand and follow. It has a great pictures and diagrams. Now, camouflage is not my first choice for fabric in a bedroom...in any bedroom, but keep in mind the story above. After I cut my fabric for the queen sized pillow case, I realized I didn't have enough fabric for the coordinating border edge. So I had to make a quick run to Hobby Lobby. (Side Note: I could have spent some SERIOUS money in that store tonight. I got completely giddy when I entered the fabric section. Oh how I wish I had a job to support this hobby that I want to pursue.)
I bought a great gray fabric to match the gray in the camouflage print. The two fabrics are not the same texture or weight, but I think they worked together.
Anyone could make this pillow case. The whole process was easy. I think the worst part was cutting the fabric! Next time I would like to try a decorative trim.
Since the funds are low, I am not sure when I am going to be able to sew my next project. Hopefully soon!!
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