Sew Crazy

I decided to haul out the sewing machine a few weeks ago to try to tap into my creative side again. I have been in a bit of a funk lately. I think it is most weather related, so I figured that sewing with some nice bright colors might help lift me out of it.

I forgot how much I miss MAKING things. I enjoy sewing because it involves so many things that I enjoy. I get to choose fabrics (which usually involves shopping), I get to make something with my hands (which gives me a nice sense of accomplishment), it usually involves problem solving due to my lack of technical skills, and most of my aprons go to other people, so I get the warm fuzzies for that. Unfortunately, the sewing maching, cutting mat, ironing board, and tools take up the entire kitchen table, so it isn't something I can really do all the time.

The first apron was for a cupcake themed apron swap on swap-bot. I made up this pattern myself. It looks really cute on, but I wasn't about to model it for the camera and I don't have a dress form. I sewed on little beads to look like sprinkles. I think it turned out well.

The next apron is for another swap. It had a Sugar and Spice theme and I was going to do a different cupcake apron, but after looking at all the pictures I realized that most people interpreted the theme to be more of a Valentines Day thing, so I switched gears. This is a new pattern that I really like. It wasn't HARD, but it was labor intensive. I learned a few things and the apron wasn't perfect (which really bugs me), but after all the time and expense I put into it I hope she will realize it was made with love. Besides, the reason I like sewing aprons so much is that due to their purpose, they don't HAVE to be perfect.

The last one is for a friend and I just love these fabrics. It looks like chic Victorian wallpaper. Now I am going to go pack up the sewing machine for at least a few days and try to sweep up all of the threads and scraps under the table.