Over the weekend I pulled some of my sewing books off the shelf and made a list of projects I'm determined to finally do. I have yet to complete a single project out of these books (in stitches, applique your way, simple sewing) even though I got them with the intention of making lots of things. Here are a few things from my new list (I snapped of photo of each page).
1. floor cushions
2. simple totes
3. garland sheers
4. storage totes
5. napkins & coasters
Have you made any projects from these books, or recommend any of them? I still don't own a sewing machine, but next time I'm at my mom's (or mom in-law's) I'm hoping to cross a few of these projects off my list.
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Would love to see them when you complete them. I love pretty books like these and am afraid to say that I own quite a few and haven't completed anything from them. I don't have these particular ones but they are great to get the creative juices flowing.
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Good luck, it can be really challenging to do a project from alllll the way through, you'll get it done!
these look AWESOME. I have a book of how to sew bags that I am dying to find time for! Let us know if you finish these!
oh my this sounds like a lot of projects to tackle! I usually find fabric first and then bring it home and say "seriously what am i going to do with this?" lol.
I think your method is better. ;)
Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com
The first sewing project i ever did was the sleeping mask from In Stitches! i still wear it on the plane, i made it with brown velour lining and it is quite luxurious if i do say so myself :) also have done the recipe card bags and the lounge pants. I just looked at it again, and need to make the cute kitty bed! Start with something simple that you can finish in one sitting so you dont freak out like i do :)
I'm going to have to check this book out! I love to sew and I want to start doing it again!
i have the in stitches book but haven't tried anything from it yet! i have all these ideas of things i want to make and SOOO many fabrics that i've bought but no time to make all the things i want to make!! i just need to take a week to just SEW!!! btw, beware, you may become a fabricaholic like i have become!!
Oh, I love all of them! Can't wait to see! My sister is really crafty. I'd like to tackle sewing some day.
Hope you are able to get to these. I really love sewing, but have not done much in years. I used to sew a ton. I have that book In Stitches and have yet to sew anything out of it either. I have those storage totes for the office bookmarked too.
I think looks books look fabulous! I will definitely have to check them out (for the intention of sewing of course)....I hope you get to complete your projects. I need to get more motivated to get more creative.
Ohh fabric shopping is fun.
anytime I am up for a sewing/project weekend-you name the time...we could make a party out of that!
Fabric shopping is the best part! It's actually doing the sewing part that takes time and thought and sometimes tears. But I'm always around to help!
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