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I was SEW Surprised :)

So I was surprised by my mom & stepdad a little while ago with an early Christmas gift. Guess what it was? A sewing machine! I was so surprised and excited that I teared up! I have been saying for awhile now that my goal for next year was to get a sewing machine and to learn how to construct garments, home decor, etc. I planned to buy a sewing machine at the beginning of 2012. Well, my mom & stepdad beat me to it! Im so excited! 


My lovely new sewing machine! Its a limited edition Project Runway sewing machine!


During my break between semesters (Dec 10th - Jan 16), I will put my new gift to use! My mom has already put in a request for a New Orleans Saints pillow and my sis wants a v-neck shirt! LOL I cannot wait until I complete my first item and I am able to share my work! 


Just took a break from starting my finals prep to share that! 


Til next time,
Coco 

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  1. Well honey this is the first step to greatness. First, you one to get the easy so patterns and get the hang of it then you can add your own twist to things and make it original, then on to going from your mind.

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  2. i am so excited to get started! im going to be watching videos, reading, and practicing until i perfect sewing!

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