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My first sewing project!

I have a pair of cool ice cream chairs I bought at a flea market years ago.  The seats were a dirty white vinyl.  The weekend I bought them, I had company coming and hastily covered them with what fabric I had on hand and a staple gun.  I always had in mind that I would redo them with new paint & seat covers.

Well, finally, I am getting around to it ~ with the help of my new sewing machine (lovely Xmas gift from my sweet Captain Hubby).  I first took some muslin and made a prototype (a friend of mine has since suggested using cheaper thrift store sheets for this practice – genius! Thanks, Marty!)

The centers of my prototype didn’t join up too well, but I learned a thing or two and jumped right into using my real fabric.  This time I did better, and while the center points don’t line up perfectly, I don’t think I did too badly for a beginner.  I hope to have both chairs completely redone soon and will post the before/after when I do!

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7 Responses to “My first sewing project!”

  1. Jen Eskridge Says:
    March 17th, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Wonderful work! It looks like it hasn’t stretched at all, which is excellent. I wonder what will be next on the big to-sew list?

  2. Diana Evans Says:
    March 17th, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    oh wonderful work BJ!!! I am new to sewing too…I just started a new exciting project and I can’t wait to launch it!!! I am having so much fun with designing fabric…and making new things….

    I love your colours and the design….you are wonderful!!!

    Can’t wait to see more of your projects!!!

    Hugs
    and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

    Diana

  3. Vela Says:
    March 17th, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Oh wow, we’re learning to sew at the same time! These look great. I can’t believe it’s your first project.
    Can’t wait to see what else you whip up.

  4. Brenda Pinnick Says:
    March 18th, 2009 at 9:28 am

    awesome! These turned out really well, especially for a first time venture! Congratulations BJ! Oh, and the fabric looks awesome too!

  5. carol eldridge Says:
    March 18th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    OMG…what is next…an Etsy shop…

    aren’t we the crafty one…looks pretty good for the first go ’round. When you come to visit me I can have you do new seat cushions for me. I even have a sewing machine.

    carol

  6. Phyllis Dobbs Says:
    March 23rd, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    Its wonderful! Congratulations on the first step in sewing, one step in many more. You will have to do lots more with your fabrics.

  7. Joyce Shelton Says:
    March 24th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Way to go Beej! You should be so proud… love the fabric `~)

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