Nana's Machine

Welcome to a corner of my craft room. I would like to introduce you to one of my sewing machines. This one is near and dear to my heart. This was Ken's Nana's machine and it was given to me after she passed away. I was completely honored the family would entrust her to me. I've had it since June and for some reason my heart could just not use it. But, it's time to put her to work. I believe it will be another step in the healing process. Plus, I love to sew and my recent "blowout" of my most favorite pair of capris has me itching to make some garments. I'm no seamstress by anymeans and I learn as I go. My hopes are high, I am determined, and Nana's memory will guide me.

I will use this cotton below

To make this white top. I also love the lines of the top right shirt. If this 1st shirt goes well, I am totally making more.

This peachy fabric will be made into...

a pretty skirt. Ken stood at the counter and had the worker cut his fabric for me. I'm going to have plenty extra. That's ok, if all goes well, I will use the remainder for a sundress. I adore the bottom left skirt the most. I am sure I will play around with different fabrics for a few skirts to add to my wardrobe.

For the next garment I am going to use this fun, retro-ish fabric to make....

a sundress!!! Isn't the dress that the model is wearing just fantastic? The bottom right dress also tickles my fancy. I can totally see myself whipping up a half dozen of these in various shades, textures and fabrics. The possibillities are endless!!

Between sanding the drywall, laundry, bike rides, baking, and gardening I shall be working in my craft room creating what I hope to be, wearable pieces.