Practice makes perfect...

I thought I would start just playing around with the sewing machine and see what I could get into. Well tonight proved to be somewhat of a challenge. (See pictures as we go). I found a picture on Pinterest, but forgot to save it for later, so I was pretty much making up my own measurements and just going with it. Well as you are about to see, that idea had about as much wattage as a burning out light bulb.

First, I sewed the piece on inside out...

Then my bobbin was working against me....

 The stitching became loose....

 So as a test drive on the re-thread, this is what the underside looked like....

Needless to say, with it being 2043hrs (8:43pm), I've decided to take a deep breath and ask my sister if she knew why it was doing it...Well, that didn't really get no where as I said not to worry about it. I remembered I adjusted the stitch length. After taking a closer look at what the h - e double hockey sticks I was doing, I noticed somehow the whole thing was off. I re-threaded the machine once again and low and behold....

I finished my first sewing project. Granted it took me like forever, but I did it. I know it's not perfect, but it's mine and I'm proud of it!

I'm glad I didn't walk away and leave this go. I messed around with the machine and was able to accomplish it. Just remember you can do anything you can set your mind too!!!

Sewing 101

I've always been fascinated with creations people make by hand. I've always wanted to learn to sew, since how my older sister was enrolled in a sewing class, I wanted to sew also. I never touched a sewing machine until I was in my 7th grade Home Economics class. I made a drawstring bag and some food. I haven't touched a sewing machine since....well over 15 years. I have taken over my mom's old Singer Touch & Sew Deluxe Zig - Zag Model 636...

For the most part, I think it works the way it is supposed to. I had some difficulties this morning as I was trying to test the stitches...I forgot to put the 'foot' down and ended up having to redo the bobbin! Of course, my mom didn't have the instruction book and trying to figure it out while she gave me directions over the phone was not the best plan. My sister who lives with me, is supposed to know how to do this but I chose to figure it out for myself. So I went to Singer's website and was able to print out the entire owner's manual for this model sewing machine! Whoop Whoop!!! Within a matter of minutes I had the bobbin in working order, I also figured out how to re-thread the whole thread to needle procedure.

I must say I do feel quite accomplished today! I didn't get to start any projects yet but I can see me starting something this week. For anyone following or reading,  you are in for a real treat as I will share my ups and downs in this sewing adventure! If you are also a novice at sewing, please feel free to share how your 'first time' went down! For the more advanced sewing readers....I'll take all the suggestions you have.

Now I did take it upon myself to register for a beginners basic sewing class, luckily I am going with my cousin, who also has no idea how to sew using a machine. Between the two of us, I'm pretty sure we will be able to figure it out and be a positive supporter for each other!

Tone It Up Novice

I have made a decision that now is the time for me start taking care of myself! I have gone through spurts that take me through extensive exercises gym visits then I end up skipping a day or two and stop all together. The girls @TIU make it easy since I'm starving myself. I still get to eat food (which I love). This is a program that makes me accountable by having to check in and track my meals and exercises. The best part is, like I said, you are still eating and not cutting out foods. You can have anything just in moderation. Which many people seem to forget.

So lets get this ball rolling and get to the new me!!

A new adventure...

With the recent infatuation I have with Pinterest, I have been finding a shiton of DIY activities! I recently redid several brass lamps I had in my home and couldn't be happier with the outcome! I'll post pictures later. I've also been dipping my toes in the wide world of sewing! This is something that I have always wanted to try and what better satisfaction could one have then being able to make your own clothes and have them look awesome. Of course mine may take a while to look awesome but as I always say "It's never to late to start anything!" And that's true! For some reason I feel like I am being a Susy Homemaker. I absolutely love cooking, everyone can do it! If you can read, you can cook! So I'm off to alter my computer office into a sewing room as well. I'll post pictures of my accomplishments and if anyone is reading this, by all means share some of your stories!

Starting ..... Again

For those of you who are following and are interested in what I have to say, thank you!

I recently got back together with my ex and we are (so far) doing great. I have decided that life is just too short and that I should go after anything that makes me happy. He makes me happy. I also started getting back into exercising since I've been slightly stressing over some issues. It ha been the best decision I've made.