The new hobby that I'm picking up - sewing!

My evening yesterday was a fantastic one.  I spend the evening doing a little shopping.  We started our evening off with going to Sears where we decided to go with the Kenmore 19110 Computerized Sewing Machine.  Based on the ratings, recommendations, consumer reports and moderate price, this one was perfect.  Too bad you can't customize your color!  They could have sold me two if that was the case, haha.   I love anything that makes your life a little easier.  My eyes got big when I heard that it was computerized.  Yes, some of you that sew may still be in favor of the saying, "the older, the better".  I thought about that, but honestly didn't want one.  I like gadgets. 

I didn't buy their warranty.  I hate those things unless it's at Best Buy on a camera.  That $25 warranty has actually replaced my camera 2x gratis, no questions asked.  That one is approved, but seriously $80 on a 2 year warranty just to "service" the machine once a year.  Well, that's what YouTube & "do it yourself" is for.  Overall, I don't like them!

After I left Sears, I was in the mood for the book store.  I wanted to scour the sewing section.  Ah, what new piece of material was I going to get my hands on?  Keep in mind that when I laid eyes on that sewing machine, I had never really payed attention to one before in my life.  I'm absolutely clueless about sewing and machines. 

I honestly had no idea what I was looking for.  Do I go for $40 sewing bible, pattern book or home decor one....what?  After browsing about 15 books, I realized that I was going to purchase one that I instantly fell in love with.  I needed it to jump & say buy me!!!  It occurred to me that I just couldn't wait until I started making my own wardrobe and dresses.  I love dresses and can wear them everyday in all four seasons.  I narrowed it down to 3 books.  One that called Chic & Simple Sewing.  Ooh la la, I love the word chic & love the term simple. 

I was in heaven.  There are over 20 different patterns that come in the book.  It's mostly dresses that are easy and fun.  I mean, just look at the cover.  


Skipping with my new book in hard and on the way to the register, I wondered, "um I we can find a coupon on my phone".  When I get to the counter I simply say, "ma'am, can you accept a coupon from my phone"?  She replies with, "sure, which one"?  I follow with. "a 40% off one".  She smiles and says, "great that's all I need to know, I have one right here'.  I walked out with over a $10 saving.  


Retailers are now accepting more coupons from your phone at the counter.  Hobby Lobby lets me do the same thing.  It's pretty genius on everyone's part (including me).  


After that, my hubby & I decided to share a soup & salad at Central Market.  The food was pretty rad as it usually is.  


Here is the best part:  When I got home I walked through step by step on what a bobbin is, how to use the machine, how to spin the bobbin and most importantly, how to do my first stitch.  He was simply my hero and is such a genius.  I do not have patience to read through the manuals.  Honestly hate them.  I was able to end the evening sewing my first mini pillow.  All from reading an article in bed the night before!

I didn't know I was going to take up sewing so fast...not until I fell in love with a fabric store in Dallas last weekend.  Let me tell you, when I get an idea I run with it.  


I stayed up till 2 am reading my new book.  I got to page 24 & already had learned so much.  Ahhh, can't wait till the lessons begin.  


Sincerly,


Ann Marie