I learned something- and feel free to laugh at me. ‘Pre-threaded’ doesn’t mean that the machine comes with a few spools of thread. Oops! So, this guy has to sit around unused until I can get my hand on some cones. I’m a dork.

I got the FANTASTIC tutorial here. I may try to whip up a pocket for this one before I gift it- I’m not sure if that would just be downright cocky, though, since I’m riding on my high for finishing a wearable piece, and not screwing up at ALL! Technically, I made this skirt twice. I came very close to finishing the first one. I was trimming a bit of loose strings for the bottom hem and dammitall. I sliced right through the waist. RIGHT THROUGH it. SO close to angry tears. But, this one is actually much better, and now that I have the experience under my belt, I feel confident enough to play with the sizing and make one for MY baby girl, for this spring.

I can sew. It still makes me giddy. I never thought that would be a skill I could call my own.

A ruffler foot. After some WTF moments, ruffler foot and I came to an understanding, and pretty soon, everything I can adorn with ruffles, will be ruffled. Don’t come too close to me- I mean it!!