fabric!
I'm going to make a valance for my kitchen window out of one fabric and some placemats out of at least one of the others. Reversible placemats maybe? I have yet to figure it all out. The fabrics only set me back about $8! This has got to be less expensive than buying new from the store and maybe even equal to a thrift store for used.
My sewing machine has been a great tool for us. Do you have a sewing machine you use or another great tool worth its investment?
An Investment in...
April 5th, 2010 at 06:55 pm
April 5th, 2010 at 10:13 pm 1270505600
I learned to machine sew in home ec (giving away my advanced age!)as my mom did not sew. I bought my first machine with babysitting money at age 11, and upgraded to my current one about 15 years ago. I used to nurse my babies while watching PBS sewing shows. In my early years of being at home with the girls, I even did some alterations for neighbors and others through word of mouth.
I love to sew, though don't have as much time now as I used to. Through the years, I've sewn a lot for the house (many curtains and quilts,) clothes for us, and lots of gifts.
Well, that's a trip down memory lane...sewing is a great thing!
Have lots of fun with your new fabric! Hope we get to see the finished items...
April 5th, 2010 at 11:49 pm 1270511388
I used to make clothes (even made a couple prom dresses in high school...when mom was around to help
April 6th, 2010 at 03:08 am 1270523335