First sewing project

I have been learning to use the sewing machine which I got from Lars as Christmas present last year. Yeah, I've waited a year before I gathered enough confidence to open the box! That's how much my Home Economics teacher has "scarred" me! I'll talk to my "half-sister" to see if it'll be okay for me to blog about all those horrifying events back in 1989.....


Anyway, after I've succeeded threading the machine and spinning some bobby pins, I pluck up enough courage to shorten a few curtains I have which were too long for the windows. I used to pin the extra fabric up with safety pins but I decided that now is the time to be a grown-up and sew them properly (I know, it's sad).

Curtains seems to turn out alright, although I was already planning to buy new ones after I destroy those! Then I remembered that I have saved one of Angel's favorite jeans because she has grown out of it. Why don't I try to make something out of it? I think Angel will be happy. That is if I'm successful....

And this is the end result. This is the front view.

It's a little crudely made because I didn't use any measure tape or ruler. I was just going at it with my scissor and a lot, and I mean A LOT of estimation and imagination!

Back view:

The accessory used was bought from Singapore when I was home for holiday. And I've stitched the flower pattern in beads. It was from a sketch by Angel and I modified it a little.

Angels is very happy with this bag. (or maybe she's just being nice to mommy?) And I think it turn out quite alright considering that this is my first sewing project.