MaryMakesDinner
Mini Pouches
The pattern is inspired by the Artsy Clutch in Amy Karol's book, Bend The Rules Sewing. It really is a great read for either beginner sewers or people like me who are totally self taught and desperately need the fine tuning that this book provides. Amy teaches you when to bend the rules and when to stick to the tried and true methods. She gives you shortcuts but also reminds you that some things, like pre-washing fabric, and using an iron, is essential to professional looking work. This book inspired me to approach sewing with a fresh look, as if I'd never sewn a stitch before. So far, so good. Though I still need some self discipline when it comes to pattern cutting. Not to mention the good sense to stop sewing and go to bed when your eye lids start to shut. My first two wallets came out PERFECTLY. Beautiful! Then the next two got a little weird, but just weird enough to be considered "artsy" imperfections. The fifth and sixth pouches are just plan bad.
Mini Pouches
The pattern is inspired by the Artsy Clutch in Amy Karol's book, Bend The Rules Sewing. It really is a great read for either beginner sewers or people like me who are totally self taught and desperately need the fine tuning that this book provides. Amy teaches you when to bend the rules and when to stick to the tried and true methods. She gives you shortcuts but also reminds you that some things, like pre-washing fabric, and using an iron, is essential to professional looking work. This book inspired me to approach sewing with a fresh look, as if I'd never sewn a stitch before. So far, so good. Though I still need some self discipline when it comes to pattern cutting. Not to mention the good sense to stop sewing and go to bed when your eye lids start to shut. My first two wallets came out PERFECTLY. Beautiful! Then the next two got a little weird, but just weird enough to be considered "artsy" imperfections. The fifth and sixth pouches are just plan bad.