tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post4725406620298676653..comments2019-05-06T11:55:28.041-07:00Comments on needles, eggshells, and hairspray...: My First Maxi Dress (McCall's M6559 View D) and a Fun Apron (Simpicity Sew Simple A2011)Lily Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230704504518352781noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post-69566176105792403632013-12-12T08:18:52.235-08:002013-12-12T08:18:52.235-08:00Hoorays! so glad you finished it and learned from ...Hoorays! so glad you finished it and learned from it. What's your next project? I hve to get some Christmas sewing in. tonight is my final day of the semester... woohoo!Lily Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230704504518352781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post-54948377340816378162013-11-25T09:52:23.048-08:002013-11-25T09:52:23.048-08:00I did it! Well, I did it over the course of two w...I did it! Well, I did it over the course of two weeks, lol. I learned some valuable lessons re: rick rack. That stuff is no joke. But I am happy with the way the apron turned out. I am planning to debut it on Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Thanks again for all your tips! I look forward to reading your blog when you have time for projects again.Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593813449947808994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post-36584699157470925992013-11-15T07:08:48.067-08:002013-11-15T07:08:48.067-08:00It is normal to be nervous =) I still get nervous ...It is normal to be nervous =) I still get nervous when I am cutting a pattern =P<br />I am here if I can help with anything else. I have not blogged much in the last few months because of school but I see when comments get added so feel free.<br />Good luck!! I am sure you will do great and learn alotLily Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230704504518352781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post-21223229791220473502013-11-13T09:30:25.043-08:002013-11-13T09:30:25.043-08:00Thank you so much! I am nervous to start but you ...Thank you so much! I am nervous to start but you are right, that is what the seam ripper is for. I may be back tonight with more questions. So thankful I found your blog!Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593813449947808994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post-43659564525868741322013-11-13T06:38:28.803-08:002013-11-13T06:38:28.803-08:00Hi Mary Jane =) First of all, good luck on your se...Hi Mary Jane =) First of all, good luck on your sewing adventures!<br />When I need to baste anything I almost always machine baste. Just use a long, straight stitch and sew inside the seam allowance so it can be hidden if you don't remove it. <br />I gave this pattern to my sister for her first ever project and she found she struggled a bit too. Especially with the ric rac on the pockets.<br />I did not add the ric rac around the whole apron mainly because I ran out and have no patience to stop a project until I go to the store. (I had made this entirely from what I have on stock at home). I am looking at the instructions for the ric rac around the whole thing and you should be okay to line up the ric rac's center on the stitch line. You can probably even use a wider ric rac so it will be easier and more visible. For the ric rac around the pockets, first be sure you iron down the folded raw edges really good so they won't roll or unfold back. Then line up your ric rac with half of it over the edge. Pin as often as much as you need for it to stay in place and keep the rounded shape. Stich slowly so you can be sure you are sewing on the area of the ric rac that is covering the seam.<br /><br />Don't be afraid to make mistakes, we are all best friends with our seam ripper. Everything I have learned has been from the internet or trial and error. I went to a sewing class for one day, just to learn how to read patterns and properly measure my body. Always remember that sewing should be fun and relaxing. Just laugh off your mistakes and learn from them. Kind of like real life =P<br />I hope this was helpful. Have fun and just keep practicing. You will be more comfortable with your skills and your machine before you know itLily Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230704504518352781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678304654506191236.post-9280474560992673652013-11-13T05:46:47.007-08:002013-11-13T05:46:47.007-08:00Hi! So I am in the process of making this apron. ...Hi! So I am in the process of making this apron. I have cut out and have pinned my pleats. But I am brand new to sewing. I am currently taking a beginners sewing class but I also wanted to work on something at home, which is why I am working on this apron. I have a couple of question about the sewing instruction sheet. The first step says to baste the pleats after you pin them. Did you hand baste or machine baste?<br /><br />Also, I am a little nervous about sewing with the rick rack. Any tips? This is literally my first sewing project (I just learned to fill my bobbin and thread my machine last night) so any tips would be great!Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593813449947808994noreply@blogger.com