Learning to Sew

Jo-Ann Fabrics is having a Columbus Day sale that starts today, Friday October 10th, and runs through Monday October 13th, which is actually Columbus Day. The sale runs both in-store and online, so be sure to check it out.

They are having quite a few Halloween related sales, including 60% off certain ready-to-wear Halloween costumes and Halloween accessories. If you ran out of time to make that costume from scratch, this might be the sale for you. They are also offering all 54″ home decor fabric at 50% off.

There is also an online coupon for 50% off any one regular priced item. The online coupon code is “EFD287.”

For my most recent birthday, my husband got me a Singer sewing machine.  I loved sewing when I was younger and had been expressing an interest in picking up the hobby again.  I was excited when I got the machine and have been trying to re-learn how to sew.

I am finding, though, that it is not as simple as I remember.  I think that is in part because my perfectionist nature interferes with my ability to relax and enjoy the experience.  Sewing and perfectionism are a tough combination because everyone is bound to make mistakes.  My seam ripper is my newest friend.

This blog will be a place for me to share my sewing projects: both the disasters and the successes. I will also discuss various sewing notions and other products I have tried and give reviews about which I think are worth the money.  I also hope to provide links to coupons and sales so that you can continue to enjoy sewing as a hobby, without breaking the bank.

Check back often as we learn to sew together.