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As a sewing instructor the goal is to actually make the project before teaching the class. This doesn’t always happen. As of late I have been completing the projects by the day before. But this time I’m “on fire”. Here we are over two weeks out from “Jean Tote -Bag Making Class” and I’ve already completed one bag and cut out a second even more fancy than the first. I’m proud of myself especially since I’m in the middle of a sewing room revamp and I only have a small little corner open for sewing. Unfortunately, I don’t have any other in-process photos only the final product. If I had to stop in the middle to take photos I might not have completed this tonight.

About the project: Even though it has taken me weeks the project only took about 1 1/2 hours to finish. This pair of size 4 jeans, The Limited brand I picked up at a swap earlier this year. I added the silk scarf for a little color. I could have done more but I’m saving that for bag #2. I will post the second bag in a few days. This one will be alive with texture and embellishments.

If you are interested in learning how to make this bag in just over a hour, Join the Sewing Society on April 15th form 1:30-3:30. Location TBD.

On Sunday afternoon the Silver Spring Sewing Sisters met for our Skirt Making Sewing class. We had 16 women participate in what ended up being a really fun and productive class. The ladies began by first selecting the fabric they wanted to use for the project. The next step was to take their waist, hip and skirt length measurements. Each student was provided a pattern in their size to work from. Once the pattern was cut out they began laying out their pattern pieces and fabric to begin cutting their skirts. Two and a half hours into the class most had their skirts cut out and were beginning to work on sewing side seams. After receiving a pressing instruction and detailed instructions for inserting elastic 4 students were ready to pose for the camera with only hemming left to complete. As you can see from the pics below the students had a great time and worked diligently to complete their projects. I’m so proud of them and their progress. Their enthusiasm rejuvenates me each time we meet. Silver Spring Sewing Sisters Rock!