Okay so it's been a long while since I've done anything that requires sewing. I guess I got into a funk where blogs just look like more fun that actually completing a sewing (assignment). But I did however get to do a project and I'm actually quite impressed with the amount of work that I put into it and the reward that I got. A couple of years ago my great sister in law bought me bean bags but unfortunately without a cover, they didn't last long. I wish I would have been so into sewing back then because they where awesome. So this time I purchased my already made bean bags from target. I figured by the time I pay for stuffing; if I made it from start to finish it would be about 20.00. So why not just buy it already done and then add the cover to prevent spills from hopefully getting through. I did spend about 20.00 in fabric for the cover so it did cost a little but I think will be worth it in the long run. So I found a pattern with Simplicity and decided that I would change it a bit and made the top and bottom both the same. Mine is not to be like the traditional ones that way when I get bored with one side, then I have the other side. On one of the bean bags I actually decided to go with working with Knit and I am so glad that I did. I did my usual checking the MADE blog to see what the Boy item will be today and I'm so glad that I did. Naomi off of Omi Creates decided to do a onesis tutorial and co-host and gave tips on how to sew knits. I am totally glad that I read that today. One of the tricks that I didn't do before totally made a difference on my project, I know because on the first side I messed it up and on the second one, it looks good. She said to first do ballpoint needles, (okay forgot that one, but usually I do I was just in a rush today) and then the second great tip is to use the walking foot to make the knit fabric move in correctly. OH MY Gosh did it ever make a difference. I got a walking foot along with my Brother 294 stitch back in September of 09 but I never once thought about using it with knits. It was amazing. So amazing that I think I'm an idiot for never using my walking foot before. I used it more besides just the knit that I needed to applique, lets just say that. Anyone without a walking foot should run out and get a generic version at their local Joann's if they don't own one :) Well here is the finished project that with serging, and sewing, took me a week to put together for 2 bean bags. Here is some pics done with my lovely free posers that love them so much they had to jump on them for hours tonight..
