Our life, our way

So last week, Brian and I went to class at our local JoAnn Fabrics store for “Sewing Basics.”

I was a little nervous. I had not used a machine in so long. Same thing for Brian. We thought it would be a good idea since we would like to make costumes for the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Renting is too expensive and buying is even worst (if you go authentic).

We have one sewing machine Brian bought mom the other year. She doesn’t really use it since her eye sight isn’t very good anymore. I took the home machine in and Brian used a machine at JoAnn.

Shopping List: 1 yard of cotton fabric, 1 yard of iron on interfacing, a box of pins, spool of thread, and some pins.

We were quite disappointed in the class itself. The 2.5 hour course ending up being only 2 hours. A good big of the time was spent waiting as the instructor helped each student and there were only two others aside from us! What did we learn? We learned to thread a machine, sewing a straight line (semi-straight…LOL), edging a stitch and adding interface. The part of class that was described as “learn how to read a pattern” was a joke! *sigh*

One big thing I did learn from the class is that Brian is much better at this sewing thing than me. All his lines were perfecting straight. Instructor even showed off his fabric to the other students to show how its “supposed” to be done.

We probably won’t be taking any additional sewing classes immediately. We bought a whole bunch of patterns during a mega sale so we’ll see how well we do.

Kim’s first project: a purse

Brian’s first project: a kilt

Wish us luck!

So Brian and I have started our spring cleaning. I am ridding myself of all the the clothes in my closets that

1) don’t fit, or

2) I haven’t worn in a year or more.

You’d think this wouldn’t be much, right? WRONG!!! I filled 4 larges bags, about equal to the 13 gallon kitchen bags and one box with about 20 pairs of shoes. We also tossed out an old mattress hiding in the guest bedroom closet. All in all, using the Salvation Army’s valuation guide, we have a receipt for $300. Yay tax write off. It probably should ave been more. I estimated on the low for all the clothes and there were some that still had tags. I purged like 5 winter coast that haven’t been touched in 3 years. I finally said good bye to all my evening/formal gowns from high school/college.

My bedroom closet is still pretty full, but I think I will try to do another run in the next couple of weeks.  I did not however get rid of any eeyores, in case you were wondering. I also still have the tan bear that Lauren gave me way back when during Freshman year. I wonder if she still has her grey bear with a crooked head……

Seriously? What is it? I thought I knew but after seeing that most people don’t RSVP, I’m starting to think either I have my definition wrong or RSVP is for old people.

Perhaps we should all “tweet” invitations….