I bought more fabric.

Ack! It's looking like fabric might be my newest online shopping addiction. If sewing ends up being something that I really enjoy, I can see there being a lot of fabric purchases in my future!

This time I ordered two yards from Hawthorne Threads. I really liked their selection and was really happy with the shipping costs, and I am really looking forward to seeing what the shipping time is like. I am extremely anxious to receive the fabric, so hopefully it won't be too long!

The fabric that I ordered this time is for the tote bags I want to attempt. I figured if I got enough for four totes, I should have a really great bag by the fourth try! I love my choices online, and hope that they're just as awesome in person.

Violet Craft - Waterfront Park - Flight in White

Dear Stella - Ikebana - Traditional Ikat in Charcoal

(my absolute favourite pick so far!)

French Bull - Raj - Painted Dandelion in Blue

Amy Butler - Love - Water Bouquet in Midnight

I seriously could not love these fabrics more, and can't wait to see how they translate into tote bags. I'll be taking custom orders in a couple of months! (I'm totally kidding!)

Fabric? Done and done!

After my post yesterday discussing my desire to sew, I headed over to fabric.com to make my final fabric choices for my curtains and pillow covers. I also found a couple cute options for the apron I want to attempt! 

I bet you're just dying to know what I chose, so here is some fabric eye candy for you!

For my curtains and one pillow cover:

Premier Prints Lulu Twill Storm/Yellow

One throw pillow cover each:

Premier Prints ZigZag Twill Storm

Premier Prints Twill Suzani Storm Grey

Premier Prints Indoor/Outdoor Vertical Stripe Grey

I ordered a sample of the first fabric, which I love, and am hoping the other three I chose will compliment it nicely. Being that they're from the same line, Premier Prints, the grey shouldn't be too far off. Even if they aren't exactly the same, I can always claim it was on purpose!

My apron fabric choices are a little more bold and fun, and I'm really excited to see them in person. I don't think the blues will match exactly, but they'll be close enough.

Premier Prints Suzani Twill Harmony/Red

(yes, this is the same pattern as one of the cushion fabrics I chose. I just love it so much!!)

Premier Prints ZigZag Twill Girly Blue

(I love chevron, what can I say?)

In total, I ordered eighteen yards of fabric (the window I'm making the curtains for is very large) and my total, including ridiculously expensive shipping, was just over $150. For A's benefit, because I know he's reading, that's at least 50% less then what I would have spent had I bought the curtains and cushion covers retail. 

That makes me very excited.

Now, lets hope I don't screw them up!

(Just a heads up if you're needing to place a fabric order; I found a coupon code for 10% off of an order of $40 or more. It's corner13. I have no idea how long it's good for, but it's worth giving it a shot!)

Sew much fun?

I have to admit, I'm jealous of people who can sew. I mean, it seems like such a simple task that almost always creates something spectacular.

Combine that jealousy with the fact that I cannot find a single pair of curtains that I like for my living room, and this goal of learning to sew was born. My list for this goal is small:

1. Sew lined curtains for our living room.
2. Sew complimentary throw pillow covers for our living room.
3. Attempt an apron for myself.
4. Attempt a basic tote bag.

I'll update once I've ordered my fabric. I've been scouring the internet for the perfect choices, and found one that I love for our curtains. Now I just have to find a couple options for throw pillows and I'll be set!