Facing My Fears...My Sewing Machine! 
So, I've had this sewing machine (nothing fancy, mind you) since Rob and I got married. I've used it maybe 5 times, under supervision of my mother or mother-in-law, whom are both great seamstresses. I, on the other hand, am not. Well, that all changed this past week. I got out 'the beast' and was DETERMINED to teach myself, and I did. I was able to put together a simple skirt (that matched a previous one I had made) for Avonlea as well as two matching little bows for her hair (out of the same fabric). Again, nothing fancy, but it was a fun experience as Avonlea and I worked on it together. I did get out some scrap pieces of fabric so that she could give the machine a try and she loved it. The machine is in our schoolroom now and whenever the kids and I go in to do schoolwork, Avonlea is quick to ask if we can sew. :) Now, I'm working on a fun birthday banner for each child. One they can use every year and keep when they move out of the house.
So, I've had this sewing machine (nothing fancy, mind you) since Rob and I got married. I've used it maybe 5 times, under supervision of my mother or mother-in-law, whom are both great seamstresses. I, on the other hand, am not. Well, that all changed this past week. I got out 'the beast' and was DETERMINED to teach myself, and I did. I was able to put together a simple skirt (that matched a previous one I had made) for Avonlea as well as two matching little bows for her hair (out of the same fabric). Again, nothing fancy, but it was a fun experience as Avonlea and I worked on it together. I did get out some scrap pieces of fabric so that she could give the machine a try and she loved it. The machine is in our schoolroom now and whenever the kids and I go in to do schoolwork, Avonlea is quick to ask if we can sew. :) Now, I'm working on a fun birthday banner for each child. One they can use every year and keep when they move out of the house.
So to all of those who own a sewing machine, but haven't tackled a simple project...I say, go for it! Once you start, you won't want to stop!
Our matching skirts
Admiring our work 
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