When she sets her mind on something

So this morning my Mom and I went looking for a sewing machine. My Mom doesn't sew. She didn't really know what to suggest, but she knows I have been really down lately and she wanted to spend time with me.

We went to Wal-Mart of course, it's our place, I know it's not a good company and all but the price is right and I can't afford to go elsewhere.

Anyhoo. I chose a Brother LS-2125i because it was the one that said it would be easy to use plus I thought it was cute and it was affordable. I had read that Singer sewing machines are not as good as their reputation claims...they require frequent repairs and such.

Then I needed scissors and thread and fabric. So I had fun looking through everything. There was a lady shopping there who picked out a nice yellow fabric and I asked her to help me. She didn't work there, but I felt she could give me good advice. She seemed excited to help and wished me luck after showing me which threads I would need and helping guestimate the amount of fabric to buy.

My Mom and I left with all my new sewing supplies in hand. She was laughing because she could not believe that I had bought a sewing machine. Lol.

But now...seven hours later I have finished an apron. It's got A LOT of flaws and the stitching is far from perfect, but it is complete all the same. I chose a halter apron pattern and I used tinkerbell fabric.

What do you think? I think I am going to trim it with a black ribbon, but that will have to wait until tomorrow because man oh man my back is killing me now! Lol. But I'm excited and can't wait to make something else!

Labels: sewing