I have been nervous to sew a tote bag. Yes, a simple tote bag. Why? Probably because I am unique. Ha ha! Why? Others do it so much better. Yes, that is it. OTHERS!
I was talking with my buddy in Manitoba yesterday and asked her how her sewing projects were getting along. I got inspired. While I have been following other sewing/quilting type blogs, I have been building confidence.
Out came a pattern ~ fabric ~ scissors ~ and a brave heart!
This is what I came out with, and I am proud to say I HAVE SEWN A TOTE BAG! Yeah for ME!
Can you see how proud I am? Confidence should be the word I use. |
Can be worn around the neck too for hands-free |
I did the pocket with an angle. Trying to be creative. Hard for me! |
The pocket with the heart button and bling. |
Being reversible means there's a pocket inside too! |
Other view. The bottom is round, so I chose to use the opposite colors for effect. Again, trying to be creative. |
Pretty pleased! |
My first tote bag completed! |
Have I said how happy sewing something makes me? HEE HEE. I will be posting pictures soon of some aprons I am making. Again, big thing for me. Some of my patterns were missing pieces or didn't have instructions, so I am bumbling my way through.
So ~ one little question of you ~ what has been intimidating you? Maybe it's time to show it who's boss!
3 comments:
Wowza! I am agog over your creativity, Jo, it looks fabulous! I truly believe that whether by results or by changes in our heart, we are amply rewarded when we choose to be brave and use our God-given talents. Kudos!
Oh, the irony of you saying that you were intimidated to sew a tote bag. As I'm reading your blog, I'm noticing things like the quilt on Josephina's bed and thinking that I wish I could sew like you (and had time to sew) Jo, you are an amazing woman!!!
Yes, it is ironic ~ we can all be intimidated by something or someone else. For me it is in the sewing, etc because there are so very many really talented artists out there. I have difficulty finding and matching materials to my liking and it doesn't come naturally for me. Long ago, I decided my work didn't need perfect seams. Otherwise I wouldn't even sew on a button! haha.
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