It has only been since this past Christmas that I finally figured out how to use my sewing machine. At first I couldn't even thread the machine without consulting the manual, every...single...time. So with that being said, I was looking for an easy sewing project to use for Christmas gifts, and came across this awesome tutorial.It totally worked out and was a great beginner sewing project!! I mean I definitely had my share of tribulations from cutting big pieces of fabric to sewing straight lines, but I made five pillow cases for gifts and they all turned out well.
Anyway, one of the cases I made in December was for my little nephew who is turning three in a couple of weeks. I came across this incredible dino fabric perhaps months ago and bought two yards of it before I even knew what to do with it. Sooooo, I made him another one :)
And I have to say, this go-around was a thousand times easier. Why I never thought to fold the huge pieces of fabric in half for easier measuring and cutting, I'll never know. But it took way less time, and everything came out evenly and most importantly---the cuff matched up on the seam which meant I could go to bed in peace. Aaahh!!
Ack, I love that fabric - WHERE did you get it???
ReplyDeleteThanks, me too! I think I got it Joanne's!!
ReplyDeleteThe pillow case is really snazzy! It fit Charlie perfectly! Are you taking orders for Christmas?
ReplyDeleteI can't see - are there pterodactyls on it? I spelled pterodactyls wrong the first time - can't believe it's in the spell checker
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