1000 Pillows

I just bought my first sewing machine from amazon.com. It is a very basic sewing machine called the Brother LS-2125. It is supposed to arrive this week.

I also enrolled in sewing classes at Joann Fabrics in Sherman Oaks. The class is four weeks long and meets once a week. The class requirement is that you purchase a sewing starter kit which includes items like, measuring tape, pin cushion, shearing scissors, dress maker pins, seam zipper, needles, tailors chalk …To name a few. I also had to purchase fabric and a pattern. So far between the cost of the sewing machine, class and supplies -I have invested apprx. $280. Who knew sewing could be so expensive. I had no idea that fabric was so pricey. I guess I finally  get why my mom used to turn my Bambi sheets into PJ’s when I was a kid.

Here’s a tip I learned about new fabric: Always wash the material you buy before you sew it and to avoid the colors in the fabric from bleeding in the washing machine process-add a half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle.

Off to wash my fabric…

Welcome to 1000 Pillows. This blog was originally created to sell 1000 handmade pillows to raise money for my wedding, but sometimes life has other plans in store. John and I decided not to wait until we could raise money for the wedding because my grandmother is sick and we wanted to make sure she would be able to celebrate our dream with us so we got married early on 11/28/09. Read more»