4 : 52 {Glitter Party Clutch}

Not that I ever have parties to attend but decided to make one of these with my left over scraps.
I really like how it turned out. It's cute but not extremely tacky. :)

3:52 {Kwik Sew Top}

 Everyone kept saying "baby steps Staci" start with something easy like a skirt....
As some of you know though I'm rebellious and had to kick off my garment sewing with darts, gathers, ties, and other stuff I can't even remember.


I have had this Kwik Sew 3376 pattern for a while now and decided to dive in feet first and whip it up.
It didn't turn out too bad and really wasn't hard to sew. The end product just needs some tweaking, although I'm not sure how to go about it yet.


I think once I learn more garment techniques I will be able to fix the funky bust gathers.
For right now though I think it looks best hanging up.
Here is a photo of it in use for any of you curious people. Please excuse the mess in the background and fogged up mirror. I'll replace this photo once I get a remote for my camera...

You can also see my full review on Pattern Review here.

:)

2:52 {RSR Bag}

Wow has this ever been a crazy week. It snowed from Sunday night to Friday here and we got well over a foot of snow total. I love a snow day now and then but when you have it all week and have to be somewhere during the day it gets really annoying.
I realized Friday I hadn't made anything this week and to stick with my sew a week goal I needed something quick to bust out sooooo
Let me introduce you to my Ruby Star Rising bag...


I love this little bag and it was quick, easy, and fun to make.
I used some of the special stitching on my machine that for some reason I never use and loved the effect.


All in all I am really pleased how this came out and if I ever re-open my shop will definitely include some of these.


Now back to sewing my top. Hopefully it will be done next week {and wearable} for project 3. I don't really think I can count a dud project as one of my 52 projects.
I hope everyone is having a crafty (warm) weekend. :)

1:52 {Bling Pillow}

I am determined to stick to my goal of sewing something a week. I love to sew and it usually is a rewarding happy experience,  I just need the motivation to actually begin. I decided to take baby steps and start with a simple pillow.

I got this sequined fabric from Hancocks it was only a couple bucks for the half yard. I like it because it has a little sparkle to it and the fabric was really nice to sew with.
I even had a little helper when it was time to stuff.
 

:)

This pillow was made last weekend but seeing as how Jan 1st was Saturday I'm counting it for the kick off of my 52 weeks of sewing. I think it looks wonderful on my couch and everyone has been using it this past week. I'll be back tomorrow with the grueling process of my skirt for this weeks sewing project. I hope it starts getting easier.