A while back, my mother made the mistake of telling my sister that we’re not “frilly, lacy people”, so I decided to make her this cheerful, frilly, lacy quilt, complete with lace trim around the center square.
Fabric for the quilt, all laid out and ready to go.
Lap Quilt in progress
Finished! August 2011
Finished back
"Created By" Closeup
World's Best Mom!
Today we altered a pair of jeans shorts for Roxanne. Although the thickness of the denim was a challenge for her machine, the pants eventually went from “bubble butt” to perfect fit in an afternoon!
Before - The belt is really making a bunch!
Pinning it Down - You can see the chalk line where we were taking it in to.
Comparison - She had another pair just like them, so you can see the size difference.
They fit so much better!
Tadda!
I often suggest my students who are new to sewing start with three simple projects: potholders, an apron, and finally pajamas. Here are some of my students with their early projects.
Starr's First Project - Her machine is REALLY fast!
Potholders
Nicole's Apron (2010)
Tiffany's Apron
Carrol's PJs - see the decorative stitching?
One of the beginner’s projects I like to have people do is an apron. Tiffany made hers and liked it so well she made one for each of her kids, as well!
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