My First Sewing Project!

I got a sewing machine for Mother's Day!  It's a Janome.  So far, I love it!  I haven't really sewn since I was a young teen...and back then I wasn't too into learning about it.  My mom always tried to teach me how to be crafty, but I never wanted to listen.  I'm sure I will have that same opportunity (aka Drama!) with my little girl one day!  :)

The first project I tackled was simple- curtains for the kitchen window.  Of course, I found some ideas on Pinterest, and decided on short curtains, using a tension rod.  I found a fun fabric at Wal-Mart and got a yard and a half.

Before I started I washed, dried, and ironed the fabric.  I then pinned up the edges...which was hard for me.  I had a hard time keeping them straight.  I then ironed them to keep them down while sewing.  

I then folded the fabric in half.  It's pretty sheer, and I didn't want to add a backside to it.  Plus, I have blinds behind it.  It's just for decoration mostly, anyway!

I slipped it onto the tension rod, stuck in up in between the cabinets, and viola!  I think it turned out well.  Definitely NOT perfect...and please don't look too closely if you ever come over.