today marks my 2 month anniversary with my sewing machine. actually, it has turned me into a sewing machine and in no time at all.
the morning of my 'golden birthday,' i remember how terrified i was as i carefully tore the canvas wrapping off max's gift to me revealing a singer box. in that moment i knew that i would either fail miserably or become completely obsessed with my new sewing machine.
it took me almost a week to take it out of the box. now it has a permanent home on my dining room table, and my sunroom has turned into the cutting room.
i cautiously chose my first project, a simple skirt. with the assistance of hb wardrobe i drafted a pattern and went on to make skirts for me and soon my friends.
next up, i faced a dress pattern for the first time. then a second, then a third.
then i made a dress with no pattern at all!
i may have become a hermit lady over the last few months, but the sewing machine has been a wonderful creative outlet (and a distraction when needed). sewing is a challenging and time-consuming hobby, yet incredibly rewarding, and i'm so glad that it likes me back. i am finding it even more satisfying than baking--the things i'm making last longer than a batch of labor-intensive sugar cookies for sure!
i can't wait to show what i've created.
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