February Photo A Day 2013 - Day 2 #fmsphotoaday

Day 2 - Pattern

This is the pattern of a fabric that I'm willing to use for sewing a skirt or something,

IF I ever find the courage to actually TRY it! ;-)

Αυτό είναι το σχέδιο από ένα ύφασμα που έχω σκοπό να χρησιμοποιήσω για να φτιάξω μια φούστα ή κάτι τέτοιο,

ΑΝ βρω το κουράγιο ποτέ να το ΔΟΚΙΜΑΣΩ! ;-)

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Granny Squares

Ever since I've first learned how to crochet I've been dreaming of learning how to crochet Granny Squares.

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I don't know why they call them like that, but even their name is cute! My goal is to manage to make a Granny Square blanket someday but I'm going to need LOTS of them!

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So, I've made the start! These are my first attempts

after a lot of try and error and the help of my mother.

Yes, my first granny square was a CIRCLE!-hahaha

She hasn't crocheted for YEARS and she hardly remembered anything but everything came back to her!

THANK GOD!

Not so bad I think!

And these are for a special secret project-present

that I'm preparing.

Shhh!  It's a secret!- you'll see it in time!

Oilcloth Bag & Pillow Case

I think my sewing skills are improving and I haven't even started the Home EC Class yet! I'm impressed by myself, really! I wanted to give another try to my last project which turned out totally different than what I had in mind.

Remember this Totebag?

Well, I think that this time I made something that is a little bit closer to it. I couldn't help but change the measurements a little bit ONCE AGAIN! -What's wrong with me?! I always have to put a little extra? Why can I just trust the experts and follow their instructions?! Huh?!!!- Anyway, here is what I've made this time, and I can say that I'm really proud of myself.

Mine is a little bit shorter

(remember the change I've made?)

I've also made a pillow case based on this tutorial. Well, I started with the tutorial and then tried to adjust it on a pillow that I had around (experimenting... AGAIN! - can't follow ALL the instructions step-by step remember?) Well, it has its flaws but it turned out ok I think.

Here you can see the flaw

but it isn't such a big deal

So, do you like them?

Do you also have the IMPOSSIBLE habit

of changing the measurements and patterns?

Sewing Can be Really Hard...

I had no idea! I haven't realized that sewing can be so... tricky! I've seen so many tutorials and they always make it seem  so easy. I've took my lesson, once again, nothing is always what it seems!

Yesterday I decided to experiment with some kitchen towels,a cute baby towel and my sewing machine... what could possibly go wrong? Well... EVERYTHING! It was a disaster! -hahahaha-

At first I was so excited that everything was starting to shape up and more and more this simple piece of fabric was looking more like a little purse. I wished!

The disaster

Lessons to be learned:

1. ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS, measure right, measure well, and measure... measure... measure...

2. Don't start with the difficult and complicated, simple patterns are better. Don't expect to manage double-sided, inside-out, purses with pockets that also can serve coffee (sort of speak)! :-P

3. Measure... MEASURE....  and did I say? -MEASURE!

Oh, well... If you don't try you won't learn. I'm not thinking of quitting. I've lost a battle but not the war! It can't be so hard. I just need A LOT of practice, that's all... I hope.

At least one thing turned right and that was the decorative crochet flower that I've used to hide the little snap button.

It wasn't a total disaster after all, don't you think?

I'll try to improve, I promise!

Summer Camp - Button Based Embroidery Patterns

Hello again. Today I'd like to show you the second project from Summer Camp that I've been working on. It's about Button Based Embroidery Patterns. I only made one, but I'm willing to try all out. As a matter of fact, it was the first time that I ever tried anything like it (except this time, but it was the first time that I did it with an embroidery hoop & embroidery thread).

I didn't have a clue about hand stitching, so some mistakes are obvious. Nevertheless, I'm really happy with the result. I also didn't follow the instructions... we were supposed to use a fabric with a light cotton pattern, so that it would be easy for us to trace the pattern on it. I realized it too late, so most of my stitching is made free handed, without a guideline. It's not bad for my first time.

What do you think?

Moo Cards

Yesterday I received the most amazing and clever package I have ever seen! My Moo Cards have finally arrived. I've took advantage of a special offer of  free cards as a collaboration of Moo and Etsy. They have so many designs and patterns to choose from. But above all, their packaging is so COOL!

As silly as it may sound, I'm really impressed of their packaging.

I think it's really inventive.

And these are my cards.

Maybe that's the kick that I need to start moving towards my dream.

If  I see it on paper, then I'll have to make it happen!

We will see...