I was lucky enough to have inherited some of the creativity both of my parents possess. My dad is an amazing photographer, artist and craftsman while my mom can paint, draw and craft better than most people I know. I have always dreamed of having my own little art studio filled with everything you can find at Hobby Lobby. Until then this is what I have...
It is just right for me..
for now.
It doubles as the cat's litterbox room, my husbands closet/dresser room and a guest room. As well as a catch all for anything else we may need a room for. But when need be, it is all mine.
However, when I want to sew this is what I look like...
Awesome huh?Do you love my fuzzy socks I have to wear to stay warm in the subzero temperatures my husband keeps our house?
Oh, I also have my laptop in the room as my jukebox.
I end up with a very sore back after a day/night of sewing.
The project I was working on in that picture is the first one I would like to showcase. My mother-in-law works at the Post Office, and no, she has never gone postal. Yet.
She wears this Apron while at work:
You may notice the spot towards the top that is darker and wearing out plus the strap coming loose on the left side. She is about 5 feet tall and this apron can be a bit long on her, so she asked me to cut off the bottom and make some small pockets at the top to cover the spot. So Here is what I did:
I cut off the bottom of the apron, making s
ure I would have enough fabric for the pockets I needed to create. I realized that I didn't leave enough room for a finished hem.. so it looked kind of horrible, but she didn't mind
:)
After cutting and hemming the bottom I started in on pocket. I also decided there was enough excess fabric to put a stabilizing piece on the back.
I put a nice finished edge around the whole pocket piece then sewed the side and bottom edges onto the apron itself. Since she wanted two pockets on the top I put a simple stitch right down the middle and voila! a new apron all together! It is about 10 inches shorter and has two extra pockets!
I had a lot of fun with this project. However, I don't think I have ever used so many pins before in my life. Took me forever! I must say that this was on a Sunday and my amazing husband cooked some amazing rib-eye while I was doing this.. and just to make you drool.....
I had the one on the right.
MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm
Even the cat couldn't resist the wonderful aroma of grilled steak marinated in garlic and teriyaki...
That's all for tonight!!!!
I cut off the bottom of the apron, making s
ure I would have enough fabric for the pockets I needed to create. I realized that I didn't leave enough room for a finished hem.. so it looked kind of horrible, but she didn't mind
:)After cutting and hemming the bottom I started in on pocket. I also decided there was enough excess fabric to put a stabilizing piece on the back.
I put a nice finished edge around the whole pocket piece then sewed the side and bottom edges onto the apron itself. Since she wanted two pockets on the top I put a simple stitch right down the middle and voila! a new apron all together! It is about 10 inches shorter and has two extra pockets!
TA DA!!
I had a lot of fun with this project. However, I don't think I have ever used so many pins before in my life. Took me forever! I must say that this was on a Sunday and my amazing husband cooked some amazing rib-eye while I was doing this.. and just to make you drool.....
I had the one on the right.
MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm
Even the cat couldn't resist the wonderful aroma of grilled steak marinated in garlic and teriyaki...
That's all for tonight!!!!
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