Sew Cute!

I’ve had a sewing machine for forever- a beast of a thing that was freecycled to me, but that has been on it’s last legs for a long time. This spring I finally broke down and replaced it with a new machine & had every intention of taking lessons so I could freshen up on my basics. I looked around my city, but I was having trouble finding a sewing class where I would feel at home & like I wasn’t being rushed through projects I wouldn’t make on my own.

And then Leigh-Ann, Courtney & Rachel announced their Home Ec e-course, and my heart kind of skipped a beat. If you haven’t found it online yet, I’ve come up with an illustration that expresses my understanding of it:



I’m really excited to take it – I think it’s the best of both worlds. You learn everything from how to use your machine to new techniques in every project, but you work completely at your own pace, and can make friends with your classmates who are learning to sew. And you can ask questions of your teaches in the live chat sessions! And make beautiful things!

I’m most looking forward to the sessions on how to read patterns & invent projects of your own. I think that if I can master the round bunting project, the secrets of the universe may just start unfolding on their own, you know? :)

Check out the full details & project previews here or e-mail LA if you have questions