Sewing 101

OK so I hope that I am not boring everyone with my fashion talk, but for some reason that is all I have on my mind right now! Spring is right around corner and I cannot wait to start getting crafty. I have never made a piece of clothing but my goal this spring is to make myself something! I cant wait to start using my sewing machine again. Oh and to be able to make something that is tailored especially for me is pretty cool.

So here is the list of things that I want to start making this month...

1. The Maxi skirt. Click here for an awesome website with an easy tutorial. This lady has so many different sewing patterns and I love her for it! I will be making numerous of these in various colors for sure!

2. Lightweight infinity scarf. Click here for this amazingly simple tutorial.

3. Summer beach bag. Click here for the tutorial. How amazing is that!!!! I cant wait to try it out!

4. There are a few things on my list that will not be for myself. I have several friends expecting little ones this year so it is time to get my minky on! I have never made one with ruffles so we will see how it turns out! Click here for the easy tutorial.

5. Has anyone ever heard of the "hanky bib?" Ummm they are absolutely adorable and I wish I had known how to sew when my children were babies. So I am going to try this one out and hopefully it goes as planned. Click here for the tutorial. I have seen them on a few babies and they are too stinking cute! 

6. OK so here is the last one! I have always wanted to make my own sewing/knitting/anything tote and I think now is the time! With Emma taking dance, it could be her dance bag. Really it can be used for anything! Click here for the tutorial.

So there you have it!!! Those are sewing projects for the next couple of months. I cant wait to begin! Oh and for those of you that say, "sewing is not for me," "I could never do that!" YES you can! I have been sewing for less than a year and I have never took a lesson. I just picked up the manual and taught myself. It really is simple. Sewing patterns are also very simple to follow, well depends on what you want to do! I am so excited to start these projects! And if you are not sure where to start, there are tons of awesome blogs out there that give easy "how to" steps that anyone can follow. I will try my hardest to make my own little tutorial and post when each project is done. You should start seeing my sewing tutorials next week!

I cant wait to share with you all!!! Here are all the wonderful blogs that I have been browsing! I have to give credit where credit to due!!

http://www.purlbee.com
http://sosewsomething.com
http://thelittlefabricshop.blogspot.com
http://www.elleapparelblog.com
http://www.sewinginnomansland.com