AW: My first Sewing Project

shan87

I can't post this on facebook yet, since it's a gift so check out my first sewing project ladies!

It's a Baby Car Seat Cover










Wrapped all pretty



Sorry I don't have a spare car seat hanging around so I drapped it over my kitchen chairs.

Here is the blog I followed.
http://www.make-it-do.com/sew-it/baby-car-seat-cover-tutorial/

BinxRose

Nice Shan! First time sewing???

shan87

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[QUOTE]Nice Shan! First time sewing???
Posted by BinxRose[/QUOTE]

My own project yes. I learn quicky and use to watch my mom sew when I was younger.  She got me all the tools for Christmas so I'm teaching myself by trial and error and giving my creations away to friends. haha.

BinxRose

Fun! I used to sew a lot when I was younger. Didn't do it for the longest time, then I made a bag last spring that turned out really cool. We registered for a sewing machine so I can get back into it!

ggirl2001

That looks awesome Shan! 

Sammy0709

It's nice to see other people in our age range that sew. They're few and far between.

Rethany

Very nice!  I've seen the patterns for these on pinterest, I just haven't had a reason to make one!  That is awesome for your first project though

I've been asking FI for a sewing machine for the last two years.  I think he's afraid if he buys me one he'll never see me again because I'll be quilting all the time. haha

CAB1217

Very cute!!! I love sewing. You did a great job

SamiJoeB

I Love it Shan!! 

Irishcurls

Shan I love it!! Great job! I keep telling H when we move and have a place to store one, I'm buying a machine ASAP. I have dreams of making cute A-line skirts for summer and stuff...damn you Pinterest. 

calindi

Soooo cute Shan!  You did awesome!  I'm sure your friend will love it - how old is her little one?

I handsew, but don't have a machine.  I've used my Mom's machine before, though, and plan to get my own.  My Mom used to make all of our Halloween costumes herself, and I plan to do the same when I have kids - they can be anything they want, it'll be cheaper than the store, and they won't be skanky!

kara811

Very nice Shan! I love it! I can hand sew but not that well. I would like to learn on a machine though.

Zeldakins

OOOHHH!! I love it! I have a few unfinished projects laying around. I need to get to work lol.                                                         I have a feeling that I should get a pintrest now...people keep mentioning it and I'm super curious. XD

crownsuperstar

Really cute.  I love the different patterns you chose. 

shan87

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[QUOTE]Soooo cute Shan!  You did awesome!  I'm sure your friend will love it - how old is her little one? I handsew, but don't have a machine.  I've used my Mom's machine before, though, and plan to get my own.  My Mom used to make all of our Halloween costumes herself, and I plan to do the same when I have kids - they can be anything they want, it'll be cheaper than the store, and they won't be skanky!
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

Neither of the girls are born yet. One is due any day now the other is due this spring.

shan87

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[QUOTE]Shan I love it!! Great job! I keep telling H when we move and have a place to store one, I'm buying a machine ASAP. I have dreams of making cute A-line skirts for summer and stuff...damn you Pinterest. 
Posted by Irishcurls[/QUOTE]

I told my mom the sewing machine needed to be portable. The one I got is perfect its small but has a ton of stiching options and has a case that I can tuck under the desk, bed whenever. :) We are VERY limited on space as well.

amh04

That is really neat!! Great Job!

My mom sews, she used to make our clothes (or my dresses really) when I was younger and she quilts. She taught me how to handsew when I was 9 and then for Christmas bought me a machine. I haven't broken it out yet though, but I think pillows would be the perfect first project - simple and easy.

I think its so neat that so many of you girls sew! I didn't think many people did it! I really wish I could learn how to quilt, my moms quilts are so beautiful as are my grandmothers.

Irishcurls

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: My first Sewing Project : I told my mom the sewing machine needed to be portable. The one I got is perfect its small but has a ton of stiching options and has a case that I can tuck under the desk, bed whenever. :) We are VERY limited on space as well.
Posted by shan87[/QUOTE]
Do you  mind me asking which one then?? H is gonna <em>hate this!</em> <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />

shan87

Oh I forgot to mention that like Calindi my mom made all of our Halloween costumes, Easter dresses, clothing and her clothing. We were really poor growing up so she made everything including window treatments, bedding and the like.

Sammy0709

I wish we didn't all live all over the country.  I've been sewing/quilting since I was 4 and I need some sewing buddies and I love to help people learn.

calindi

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[QUOTE]Oh I forgot to mention that like Calindi my mom made all of our Halloween costumes, Easter dresses, clothing and her clothing. We were really poor growing up so she made everything including window treatments, bedding and the like.
Posted by shan87[/QUOTE]

That would be awesome!  I'd love to be able to do my own window treatments, bedding, and children's clothing! I mean, it's never a good thing to be really poor, but it's awesome your Mom was able to make you guys stuff and save money that way.  Seriously, with the crappy material and worksmanship at most of the big chain stores now, I think you could get far better items doing them yourself than buying them!  And for a fraction of the cost.

shan87

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: My first Sewing Project : That would be awesome!  I'd love to be able to do my own window treatments, bedding, and children's clothing! I mean, it's never a good thing to be really poor, but it's awesome your Mom was able to make you guys stuff and save money that way.  Seriously, with the crappy material and worksmanship at most of the big chain stores now, I think you could get far better items doing them yourself than buying them!  And for a fraction of the cost.
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]

My mom was/is really good at it. Let's just say our Easter dresses rivaled those of Toddlers and Tiaras. LOL
Even 20 years ago I think the quality of products was a lot better than it is today.

shan87

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[QUOTE]I wish we didn't all live all over the country.  I've been sewing/quilting since I was 4 and I need some sewing buddies and I love to help people learn.
Posted by Sammy0709[/QUOTE]

KNottie GTG? haha there are a couple ladies on base that will help with projects but require patterns/ideas and that is what I am lacking.