My First Sewing Project

A year ago, my mother-in-law was kind enough to give me a really nice Brother sewing machine that she didn't need anymore. I had never used a sewing machine so she took the time to show me the basics while we were visiting.

I knew my first project was going to be to replace the ugly pillows that came with our couch so I tore them up, kept the stuffing, and went shopping for a new fabric. I wrote earlier about what kind of pillows I wanted to make. I found a great green-patterned fabric on sale and bought plenty in case I made any mistakes (which I'm sure I will).

Fast forward a year; the fabric, stuffing, and sewing machine had all collected dust upstairs as I did not have the motivation to start my project. Thankfully, my wonderful friend Carmen happens to be a sewing queen and  recommended that I bring all of my sewing supplies and a bottle of wine over one night so we could have a sewing party.

 She did a great job of setting up her dining room to be a make-shift sewing workroom and we drank some delicious red wine and snacked on some finger foods while we proceeded with our projects.

This is the almost finished project on my first pillow. All it needs now is stuffing and closure and it will be done.

I think I'm going to take the remainder of my project to Panama City when we go up to visit for Christmas. I'm sure my mother-in-law would love a little sewing mother/daughter time.

Any sewing projects on your list?