round and round in circles

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Oh man. It’s been freaking forever, I know, and I have a whole bunch of really super excuses, but they’re not that interesting. Basically: life caught up with me, I haven’t been crafting, such is the way of the universe. I’ll see what I can do about that in the future.

Anyway, I did ultimately sew something (you will recall, I bought some fabric). This is another very very practical project (as in “sewing something for a specific purpose” – there are much more practical things to do with my time than handsewing, I am positive) – a little mini-wallet for cards-and-bills. Really, the only reason I’d ever use this is for times when I want to go to bars and don’t want to take a purse with me, which is. . .not often, admittedly. But whatever, it’s cute.

I worked out the pattern myself, after staring at these amazing wallets on Craftster for a half hour or so, and since I had a bit of time on my hands that day, it sort of. . .came together.

Song of the Entry: Big Japan – All The Fish in the Sea Are Stupid Sluts Anyway

now i'm speechless

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Okay. So, this bag sort of looks like not a big deal, but it totally is. Because this is the first bag I’ve ever sewn, ever. I cut fabric! I learned about ironing! I sewed pieces together following instructions! All by myself!

I mean, sure, the seams are wonky and the stitches are uneven and I am really bad at leaving an even quarter-inch seam allowance even when I use a ruler, but I don’t even care. I sewed a bag with my hands. How did I get to be this awesome? The world may never know.

Song of the Entry: Jonas Brothers – Lovebug