A simple Sling bag challenge

I decided to try out this  tutorial by life with nature girl on how to sew a sling bag. It looks simple but believe me, for a newbie like me, it is quite challenging specially the final part. After working on it for a whole day, this is my first ever sling bag. Not perfect but it's the beginning. 

This was fun to make. Now I'm ready to make more for my kids. 

Why I sew?

Because I'm envious. I see many talented people who are able to come up with beautiful bags and dresses. All these whiles, I thought sewing is only for selected people who have the 'gift'. I'm not a creative person to begin with, and has no experience whatsoever in sewing. I did try my hands on my mum's sewing machine, which i found quite difficult to handle. I almost gave up cos i just couldn't sew a perfect straight line and my measurements just suck. I just don't have the talent and patience. But, on seeing my friends who sew and the things that they created make me jealous! My mum did tell me that she also never learned from anybody. But she made beautiful things with her sewing machine. She even made me beautiful 'baju kurung' and dresses. Maybe, just maybe, I too can. In searching for inspiration and motivation, I came across Mybotang facebook account and saw all the beautiful creations. Then I saw those bag making books. I just couldn't resist. So I bought myself a book. I'm not sure if I can follow whatever instructions it has inside but who knows right? I'm still waiting for that book. Meanwhile, I'm blogwalking to find any available tutorials to begin with. Can't believe there are so many tutorials one can find on the internet. Now I'm confused as which to start with as there are too many and I'm just so impatient. Silly me. Now, I'm still perfecting my sewing skills. There are many things that I still don't understand and I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my sewing machine. "SIGH'.  I hope I'll not give up.

Book cover

What I did lately? First, I sewn white lace to my table cloth. Finally, I get to complete this. I've been meaning to do this for a long time but hasn't got the time and lace yet. So finally, it is done. Here is a snapshot of my new and improved table cloth cover. Hehe...classic. 

 Inspired by my friend's sister, I tried to make my own book cover. After working on it for a whole day, so this is the end result.

the book cover. In completing this, I get to learn to sew on the bias tape. 

How it looks in the inside. 

This is not the intended book I want to use the book cover with but this is just to show how it is used. 

My very own book cover. 

I should be proud. :-) 

Challenge 3 - A sewing machine cover

I found this interesting tutorial on how to make a simple sewing machine cover here and decided to make my own. Well, it looks simple but when it comes to a beginner like me, it was quite an experience. haha...I'm pretty bad with measurement. I still don't have proper tools yet. So my cover ended up smaller than the machine. And it's not neatly done. 

This is how it looks.

see what i mean? 

But it was fun to make. Will definitely make another one.

Challenge 3 - A pillowcase

I' promised my younger sister that I'll sew her a new pillow case as soon as i bought a sewing machine. So here it is. A simple project for a beginner like me to master. I've discovered how to use the presser feet and sew zigzag stitches. Like this: 

My camera is failing me. huhu..

another try, but still not clear enough. Btw, I 'm over the moon just to be able to do this. haha...

And here is the completed project. Fun with stripes. I love it. I had fun doing it. Hope that my sis will like it too. I haven't given it to her yet. But don't you think stripes are adorable. :-)

Mission Accomplished.

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Challenge 2 - A small pouch

Too ambitious for a novice, don't you think? But i was just so impatient to discover things that i had to try making the pouch after reading sewing-n-such.blogspot.com 's tutorial on how to make a cosmetic pouch. It looks really tempting. So, I just grabbed whatever fabrics that are in hand and immediately started the project. Did i make it? You Guess...tadaa...

My version of the pouch. 

Not perfect but It's a sign! haha...

The inside does not look that neat. But For a know-nothing beginner without any tutor or background knowledge, this should be okay. 

Now this boosted my motivation to do another one. And maybe another and another....I should give credit to sewing-n-such.blogspot.com for sharing that tutorial. I tried to comment on her blog but apparently there's an error occurred while trying to do so. Hope that when she reads this, she knows that she has been an inspiration for a beginner like me.

hmm....now i'm looking for another challenge to complete. Any suggestions?

By the way, I promised to show the hanged curtain for my bathroom door. So here it is, finally hanged.

Fabrics hunt!

I've bought a lot of different fabrics last weekend just to add to my collection of stash. Yay! Unfortunately or maybe (fortunately) I didn't bring enough cash, if not, I would have bought the entire selections available there. Phew....Just can't stop choosing. By the end of the day, I ended up with these stash. Enough to get me going for weeks, I think. 

Some of the fabrics I'd purchased at nearby fabric store. 

What should I do with this? hmm...

and this?

this is great. 

bedsheet for my girl.

this one looks traditional. 

a small sling bag for my little boy?

bedsheet for my eldest son.

thinking of a dress.

hehe...can't resist this one. 

love this. maybe something for myself.

a pencil case?

for the home. haven't decided yet.

Ahh...this is for my apron. 

stripes! I love them. 

What about this one?

my stash.

getting taller.

Now, I should consider getting my sewing room organised. It is so messy and i hardly find my things around. With all these fabrics, sure I'm going to spend hours to find things around the room. hmm...