For the past couple months I’ve been spending my Monday nights in the home economics room of a local high school.  I had no interest in sewing when I was in my teens. In fact, I was likely to run from anything stereotypically “girly.” But in my 20′s I began to wish I’d learned some sewing skills. I saw awesome projects on sites like etsy and craftster and I wanted to be able to make them. So I signed up for a night school sewing course that seemed perfect – no machine required!  I started with a basic drawstring skirt and have since moved onto pants and a shirt.

About halfway through the course my mother surprised me with the gift of my own sewing machine! So while I haven’t graduated beyond simple garments, I’m hoping to craft some kickass Christmas gifts this year – all manner of bags, tags, and acessories. Fellow crafters – keep watching my daily delicious links feed for some awesome crafty gift ideas. I’m trying to post a few every week.