This week I feel like I have been swimming in fabric! I know that some people have a hard time picking out fabric but I don't feel like I have too hard of a time with that. I tend to know what I like and if it will work for me. What is a hard for me is making the first cut of the fabric. And this time it was even harder since I have 15 yards of fabric that I need to turn into 5 curtain panels. There is very little wiggle room so I measured more than twice before making the first cut!
Everything I have learned about sewing I have learned from my mother. Thanks to my mother I have learned to be mindful for pattern repeats. This helps to insure that each curtain panel starts and ends at the same spot. My mother also taught me to iron before, during and after sewing your curtains. I used to think that this was just busy work but I have to admit that mom was right. (Aren't they always right!?!) All of that ironing really does make it easier to run your fabric through your sewing machine. Plus your curtains will hang so nicely too!
Above is a "before" and below is the "after".
I know that I have a long way to go with my make-over but it feels like I made a lot of progress by starting with the curtains. And it does not really matter that I have totally neglected my family right!?!
If you would like you can see my first week here and I hope that you will stop by next week!
You can also find me at Calling It Home.
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LOVE the fabric - they look great. Can't wait to see the rest!!
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is gorgeous! It is very similar to one I was considering!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
You have been busy, busy, busy! Great work. Can't wait for next week's update.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the curtains and the fabric pattern. they're perfect!!!! i need to learn how to sew...eeeek!
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elise
www.cheersyall-thehoustons.blogspot.com
The curtains are beautiful and I love that you can see the pattern with the sun shining through it! You are fortunate to have sewing skills and that they were passed down from your mother. New Follower.
ReplyDeleteNewest follower. Fun, graphic fabric!!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful fabric. mother does know best. my grandmother taught me to sew and i thought all the ironing was bunk, turns out she was so right. some things you just can't cut corners on!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric! I have to agree - making that first cut is always hard for me too! I'm always so scared that I didn't measure right - (sometimes I have the hubs make the cuts so if it's messed up I can blame him - LOL!) I taught myself to sew, so I've learned some things the hard way, but that's okay - at least I keep trying! Looking forward to checking back in next week.
ReplyDeleteloveee that fabric!! I cant wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and white. It looks perfect against your yellow walls. Your mom gave you great advice, she is right. Whenever I skip ironing, because I am lazy and in a hurry, I am always sorry. It's looking great.
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Can't wait to see it all come together over the next few weeks :)
ReplyDeleteI envy people who can sew and you did a great job! Kudos to your mom too!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have a mom who was able to share that skill --- I feel like its a lost art! and those curtains are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful curtains! Good for you taking your time. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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