Friday, 25 March 2011

My first proper go on the sewing machine! :D

Hey bloggers!

I hope you're all well :)

This afternoon i've been having a proper play with the sewing machine for the first time; even though we've had it about 4 years! Before today I was a straight line on a bit of scrap material type of person, but i thought i'd better move on a bit from that, so here's what i've made...

(and yes i have taken the photos on the machine!)

Not perfect, but it's pretty cute eh?! It's supprising what you can make out of a pair of old jeans :P
The pattern is from here, and it's free for personal use if anyone fancies a go.
I forgot to take pictures of the lining inside, but you can sort of see it on this next piccy.
Thanks for looking
You're all lovely :)
Hugs, Rachel xx

9 comments:

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Rachel, it's fab hun. Great recycling or is it upcycling? May have a go at this myself.

Donna x

Juls said...

very creative, fab way to recycle your jeans....sewing was a first love of mine, you have made me want to get the old sewing machine out! thanks for your inspiration hugs Juls

Rachel x said...

Wow- Rachel, is there anything you can't do when you decide to!?!lol I love denim and seem to have rediscovered an ustoppable *need* for bags (despite not actually needing to transport anything anywhere much!!lol) so I LOVE this- so much detail with the pleats and shaping for your first try, too!! :)
hugs, Rachel x
P>S> So sorry I'm being so rubbish at keeping in touch atm :S will try to msg soon!! Hope your awap!! :)

Bubbles said...

Wow Rachel your talents are endless, and everything you make is just fabulous. Absolutely love your bag, especially as it's recycled!
Joanne x

Ellen said...

Amazing Rachel, your bag is very beautiful. I also made a bag from my jeans but that is 35 years ago;-).

Hugs and have a nice weekend,
Ellen

Sally H said...

It's fabulous! You are so multi talented!

Georgia said...

Wow Rachel, this is such a cute bag, I love it! :) Love, Georgia xx

XxJULESxX said...

Oh You are clever!!! takes me ages just to stitch a straight line!!!!! lol!

Teresa said...

You would never believe this is your first attempt with a sewing machine it's fabulous, love it! xx