Hi friends. Just wanted to let you know we're having another sewing night here in Franklin, TN, and it's next week! We'll be making this super simple but functional tote bag that you'll bring home at the end of the night. Even if you've never done a project on your sewing machine, that's ok! As long as you have a sewing machine and can sew a straight line with it, you're good to go.

If you're interested, please email me soon as spots are limited.

PS - Thanks to my mom for modeling the bag and for helping me organize this!

You're invited!

The options for this oversized carry-all bag are endless.... add pleated ruffles, an inside pocket, a magnetic snap. It can easily be reversible, too. I'll show you how to do any and all of it and we will have so much fun! I can only accommodate a maximum of 6 to 8 people, so please email me soon if you know you'd like to come.

PS - Because this original bag pattern is not my own, I won't be able to do a blog tutorial after our sewing night. However, I'll definitely link up to where you can purchase the pattern and make your own!

Sewing night recap.

Sewing night #3 was our smoothest sewing night yet... practice makes perfect, I guess? It was probably our simplest project, which definitely helped - and we had so much fun! I love getting to open my home, pull out the fabric, and spend time with all these pretty ladies. This time, we had the privilege of being sponsored by Stephanie of Infinite Life Fitness. Thank you, Stephanie!

The guest of honor? My sister! She flew in all the way from Ohio to come!! :)

PS - Just for Kels, I had to include a photo of the "special" cookies she and Mom made to look like spools. Do you see it? :)

Sewing Night #2: A really belated recap.

In anticipation of another sewing night next week, I thought I'd share photos of our last sewing night (because I've been meaning to for months). We had so much fun and, as always, I was so impressed with what these novice seamstresses created.

We had snacks.
We made pillows.
We had a special guest: my Grandma, who came from Ohio. She is the Grand Master of All Things Sewing and we learned from her.
We pricked our fingers with pins more than a few times.
We sewed later than planned because so many tedious rows of ruffles demanded it.
We had fun. And that made it a successful night, in my opinion.

Can't wait for next week's sewing night!
I love this every-other-month tradition we've got going.

Sewing Night #3!

It's time for another sewing night! 

We'll be making this cute little wristlet (it measures approximately 9" x 5").

If you have access to a sewing machine and know how to thread it and sew a straight line, that's all you need to know! This one does involve a zipper, but it'll be easy to learn how to put it in. And you can get creative with what colors and fabrics you want to use for the outside and the inside lining.

Please email me if you're planning to come so I can email you back with specifics (like directions and how much fabric to buy). 

And for those who live super far away and can't make it, I'll post a tutorial on the blog soon after our sewing night so you can have your own little sewing night and make one for yourself. Sound good?

Hope to hear from you guys soon!