My first attempt sewing from a pattern

When I went to the fabric store last month I picked up 5 simplicity patterns. They were having a 5 for 5$ sale and I thought that perhaps I would be able to understand a pattern now that I've learned a bit more about sewing.

This is from Simplicity 3573, and its a nightgown!

I thought I'd try something free-flowing because I've heard that it takes a while to learn your size. This would only require a size estimate, so I wouldn't have to worry. 

I made it out of an old sheet that I bought from a thrift store for 1$. It has a bias tape top:

and cute ruffled sleeves with elastic in the bottom.

My sister just had a baby two months ago (and she's a darling) so I made this nightgown for her. She's nursing and needs things that are easy to nurse in!  

All in all, the pattern was simple and easy to use. I was unsure about a few of the words they used in the steps, but google helped me out. I am surprised to say that I am no longer afraid of patterns and will be giving a few more a try later on!

I made two mistakes. I didn't line up the top piece and the bottom exactly! I also put one of the sleeves on upside down and had to re-do it....

Here is a picture of the the back:

I'm very pleased at my first attempt! Now to sew another tote...

Scarfs

My friend Katie sent me some scarf pictures from a well-known internet store and asked if I could make scarfs. I've never tried to make a scarf, but this evening I sat down and decided to do just that. I don't know if these are any good, but I at least know the just of it now. I have a few more ideas for scarfs too!

First I made this one: (please ignore mess)

Then I made another scarf with the same material and tried to add ruffles:

After that I attempted a sheer scarf. I now hate sheer materiel. If you can't tell, the spots are green not black!

So Katie, do you like any? I have a few more ideas that I might get around to trying this week!

Tote for Gwen

I made this blue tote for my friend Gwen. She is a very talented artist as a Japanese major and a good friend of mine! She also knits really cute things...

I hope you like the tote, Gwen!