A bunch of FIRSTS.........

Mark this date as it is my FIRST sewing post.  I am a beginner.  I did take a home ec class years ago and learned the basics otherwise I am basically self taught.  Well, actually let me rephrase that, I am self taught but I have been following several unbelievable sewing blogs (all of whom are listed on the right) which have imparted on me a wealth of sewing wisdom I could not have received from any class or book. I have a Pfaff 7570 and a Singer Ultralock and also an older Singer Model 7105!

Now to make this look like a sewing post, this will be my FIRST online project:

I am currently working on McCalls M6032. I am using a turquoise moderate stretch knit.  I've actually made the sleeveless version of this dress and got quite a few compliments.

I am a consummate list maker, so here is my FIRST list:

Personal Resolutions (they are not just for New Years you know)
1.  quit buying mystery material because I am afraid to 'ruin' good material.
2.  quit buying massively discounted fabric in odd colors (there is a reason no one else bought it)
3.  make a muslin of every woven I plan to sew (If I do not it won't fit and I will hate it and it does not save time if it turns out crappy)
4.  mark my patterns well (for reasoning see above)
5.  use better finishing techniques even if they are not called for in the pattern instructions.

So my next post show a little progress on my McCalls M6032!