He ain't a sewing machine anymore, he is my Brother

I did it ! My first sewing piece. A 11" by 11" table mat.

I had to admit that there were "hiccups" and "oh-Ohs" during the process of sewing.

With the batting and my own handmade binding fabric made my learning to use the sewing machine a little more challenging.

I am very happy and glad that i have the courage to overcome my fear in handling a sewing machine.

Me and my Brother

My Brother Sewing Machine has been with me for many years, but i have been neglecting him all these while. I have a "sewing machine probia" syndrome.

In my secondary school days, Home Economics is one of the subject. Sewing is one of the topics concerned, involving in garment-making. I cant remember how many times i broke my mum's sewing machine's needle, having entangled bobbins and it costs a bomb in that time to have it repaired.

My sister, Agnes knitted this purse. I m jus helping to do up the finishing. Using the knitted bag as a template, leaving about .5" (1cm) all around as selvedge, cut lining.

After machine sewn the sides, i do not know how to use Brother to sew the top side (sigh!!), ended up using hand-stitched.

Pattern

Needle : Inox 4 mm circular

Yarn : Butterfly Super 10

Material : 100% Mercerized Cotton

A button

Lining fabric from a little shop around the corner

Cross Stitch plus Sewing

I have combined cross stitch and sewing together to form this hand-sewn pouch.

It is 5" x 8", with linning and a 7" zipper. The handle is 13" long. It has a 2.5" wide base .

I love my pouch to have a "bottom".