So, I thought I should resurrect this blog in the hopes of getting more blood flowing to my creative brain. I recently got a sewing machine for Christmas. Well, it was really for Nubbin to use - if you remember, Nubbin is my oldest son. He's 9 now, so I may have to come up with a different name.
Anyway, I decided I'd make curtains for our playroom... Mind you, it didn't matter that I'd never used a sewing machine by myself before. After 1/2 hour of 'threading the bobbin', I figured out how to stitch with it. Not straight, but I did learn to stitch. Now to make curtains. I figured it would be easy. I can make rectangles right? Well, after internet searching and conferences with ladies who were well versed in the art of sewing (aka mom and my dear auntie), I took the plunge. I bought curtains from the Goodwill store for 3.39. Not a bad investment except there were only two. My plan? Simple. Cut the curtains in half, sew it down the middle. It initially seemed daunting since I could barely sew in a straight line.
But, to my surprise, it was easier than I thought. My hems were turned in twice and I figured out how to rip a seam to make my curtains longer (darn 9 foot ceilings). I'm feeling really good about myself... until, I have to hang the curtain rods. I need explicit instructions, not this 'it's your preference' stuff of where to put the rods. Oh, and apparently, my inability to sew straight line extends to my ability to draw a straight line. Despite the crutch of a level, I still don't know how to make a line. Now, I know why none of my windows downstairs have curtains. This sucks. Well, back to the grind, but I will post pictures if I can get them up... mantra. don't hate the rods, don't hate the rods.
