Success!

Alright, I finally finished the blasted knit top I was making (same as the yellow one I posted about last time)! Whew, let me tell you, working with a two-way stretch jersey knit is not the easiest task. I used my teflon foot, which really helped prevent extra stretching while I was hemming, but it still was a task to pin and make sure it didn't end up all crazy! I have to say, though, that after all the hard work, the top is pretty darn cute :) I didn't stitch up the front like I did with the yellow, because it just didn't feel right. I liked this one open to the empire waist, and I figure I'll wear a tank top underneath it, and I can use it as a cover up with my swim suit, etc, etc. I didn't have a chance to take pictures of it yet, but hopefully I'll have them taken and uploaded by the next time I post! I have a feeling I'll be making this top a few more times, its just so cute, the shoulders are wide enough to cover bra straps (I hate ones that are too thin!!) and it is a little longer so its got that cute tunic look (and does a good job hiding anything peeking over the top of my jeans). Speaking of things peeking over the top of my jeans, I weighed in today but only lost .2 lbs :( Yes, I know, a loss is a loss, and I'm glad the scale is going down, but it was a reminder to kick my butt back into gear and make sure I'm not slacking. I need to make sure I'm eating throughout the day and not just having yogurt for breakfast and a huge dinner. So, yeah, its a new week and I just need to focus!

And speaking of focusing, I think I'm ready to tackle my next big sewing project....

I'm going to make the messenger bag (the small tan one on the right). I'm planning on using it as a diaper bag, and I'm going to make a few changes to the pattern- like making it deeper so I can cram more stuff in it! SOooo- wish me luck!!!