My first projects ever!!

I just got my sewing machine on Monday, as a gift from my husband, b/c I've been itching to learn how to sew.  I opened it yesterday and ran to Joann's for some thread, elastic, fabric and interfacing...I already had a couple projects I wanted to try out.  I'm telling you - I knew NOTHING - I didn't even know there were 2 threads involved.  I was so proud of myself yesterday afternoon just for getting the bobbins wound and loaded and the needle threaded!!   

So last night, I decided to try my first project.  Wasn't exactly a beginners project - but I didn't realize that until well into the ordeal, and I'm not one to back down from a challenge, so...I made fabric baby shoes, using a pattern from the blog, "On Pins and Needles!"  And they actually turned out really cute, I think!  And then today, b/c I just couldn't stop the fun, I made a pin cushion using Heather Bailey's Square Deal pin cushion pattern.







So what do you think, for my first time sewing?

Very nice!  You're well on your way!  Keep challenging yourself.  And remember, wear your mistakes proudly! 

You did wonderfully!  As the previous poster said, wear your mistakes proudly.

look how cute those baby feet look in your shoes! you did a wonderful job.

CUTE!

They both look great & I would never guess they are firsts! Cute baby shoes.

They came out really well!  Try some easy bean bags for your child or a fun Halloween costume next!  They are fun, and easy!

You are a natural!!  Don't stop now.  What am I saying?  How can you stop, it is so addictive and you really seem to have a passion for it.  I want to make those baby slippers!!

Well done!  Very impressive for first projects!

yep, totally addictive!!  so i can now add it to my other craft addictions...stamping, scrapbooking......dh is LOVING that i have a new addiction to spend $ on!! 

actually, one of my 8-month old twins is having surgery (cleft lip repair) and a hearing test (she can't hear, but we don't know why or how bad it is) on monday, and i've been a nervous nelly all week, and learning to sew was something that i could totally immerse myself in to keep my mind off the surgery and test results!!  so there will probably be another project or two in the next couple days as we approach the day of reckoning!!!

oops, meant to post the link for the baby shoe tutorial and pattern - http://family-centered.com/needleworks/?page_id=278

there's another one i also want to try at http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/blog/cloth_shoe.pdf

i hope everything goes well with your twin. i will keep you in my thoughts!

Good job!  I think you're a natural...  Have fun!