Inspiration Workshop with Gussy!!

As many of you know, I have joined the handmade community, particularly etsy. I was given a sewing machine for my birthday from my Mom-Mom and I really needed some inspiration to get this great big project started. I felt lost, overwhelmed. I honestly had no idea where to begin. The wonderful blogging community introduced me to Gussy and I will forever be grateful for that!

I ordered to items from Gussy when she was just starting out as a small business owner (she was able to increase her business so much that she quit her day job to create her beautiful bags full time!). Gussy suggested going to the library and checking out one of her favorite books on sewing called "Bend the Rules Sewing". Thank you Gussy, that made ALL the difference! Not only was I inspired but I was uplifted. I couldn't wait to get started!

I have now practiced, ripped apart, started over and managed to master the art of sewing! Hooray! I sell more product in person than I do online but I intend to increase my online sales as well in the near future. You will see more advertising from me as time goes on! Thank you for all of your support!

Gussy has opened her heart to her fans and fellow bloggers/crafters. She is starting a workshop starting on Thursday, June 2nd. She will send out a prompt on Fridays for you to elaborate on. You will post your responses on your blog and link up so that you can inspire others! What a great idea Gus!

I am really looking forward to this, especially because I believe that two heads are better than one and I love chatting with others who love to sew as much as I do!

Go visit her to sign up!

My 1st Sewing Machine!!!

In honor of my 26th birthday this coming weekend, my Mom-Mom decided to send me my birthday gift a little early:o) Boy was I surprised!!!

She gave me my first sewing machine!!!

Singer sewing machine, even a top pick of Martha Stewart (yesssss I'm on the right track!)

Needless to say, I was kind of overwhelmed when I first started looking at it and reading up on all the different parts, patterns, fabrics, etc. But now I'm really excited to learn! I think this is going to be a great project to keep me busy when I move (mannn if I was just lucky enough to have 3 bedrooms or a basement to use as a craft room lol-that will be our next house!!) and the snowy weather starts to roll in. But for now I'm going to research and read up on what I need to know and supplies that I need to get:o)

Ladies, do you have any pointers or tips? What did you do to learn how to sew for the first time? Was it trial and error or did you read up on your knowledge?