In Stitches!

I did it! I sewed a few stitches! Actually, I sewed more than a few. I tried and failed several times before realizing that the reason my thread kept breaking was that it was not good thread, so I re threaded the machine (this time it only took about 15 seconds) and began sewing. First, I created two bags for my sewing table, one for scrap threads (trash), and one for...whatever. I used some old pajama pant legs that were left over when I cut them off to make the pajamas into shorts. I am so happy! I even sewed handles onto the bags so that they could hang on the knobs of the drawers of my desk turned sewing table.
I also sewed an edge around an old t-shirt sleeve I have been using as a hair Kerchief for my little girl. For this experiment, I tried a new, more involved stitch. I liked it enough I decided to embellish the band closest to her face with some pretty flowers (another pre-programmed stitch). It was coming along nicely until my bobbin ran out of thread, at which point I consulted my instruction manual and learned to fill a bobbin with thread. It went very smoothly, and I was set to go again in about three minutes. During my three minute learning time, I lost the head band on which I was working. I still have not found it, and have decided that one of  Dobby the House Elf's friends has taken off with it and is now a free elf. If the elf happens to make it reappear, I will take photos and share them here. I also plan to take photos of the rest of my first sewing projects and post them for your perusal.

I have been sick with a cold, so have been quite tired, and am not moving quickly on finishing up my bathroom project. I did get the knobs and drawer pulls all in place today, and the drawer fronts are reattached to their respective drawers. I am still reluctant to attach any more hinges, as the ones I purchased seem to be for flat doors, and ours are beveled. Photos to come.

I am feeling more confident about the opening of my etsy shop. I now have many ideas of makeovers I can do with the ninety men's polo shirts that I purchased along with the sewing machine.  This purchase was of an embroidery business, so it came with many spools of  nice embroidery thread and the a fore mentioned polos.  I initially thought I would embroider the shirts to suit the customer's desires, but am now filled with ideas of how I can re-purpose these shirts for women's wear.
All in all, I am still quite excited!

Thanks for stopping by my little place on the internet. Have a lovely day!
Beth