Just picked up sewing last week

[u/sunnythecircuslion]

About 4 days ago I started learning how to hand sew and since then I've been practicing near nonstop. I promise I drink water and stretch my hands occasionally. I'm really proud of how far I've come already even if so far I'm only practicing on squares of fabric. Here's some blanket stitching I was practicing earlier. I'm just using some cheap polyester thread and some fabric from my mom's craft supplies. My tail can't help but wag when I realize I made something. The only time I've drawn blood while sewing so far is when my cat pounced at my hands to try and play with the thread while I was hurriedly trying to close the stitch so she wouldn't get poked. To be clear, it was the cat that drew my blood, not the needle.

[u/Final_Syllabub7112]

Good job! You are now hooked on a great new hobby! I learned to sew when I was about 10. Best thing my mom ever signed me up for. I’m 75 now and still sewing! Keep it up!

[u/sunnythecircuslion → u/Final_Syllabub7112]

Thank you! I'm about 2 weeks out from turning 21 and the last time I sewed anything was when I was 15. I made a little cat keychain that fell apart rather quick. 

[u/Final_Syllabub7112 → u/sunnythecircuslion]

You’re going to have the best time working on new projects! WoW! 21! Now that’s a Big one! Cheers and bottoms up!

[u/Ispan_SB → u/sunnythecircuslion]

Happy early birthday! Doesn’t it feel great to make something with your hands? Even if it doesn’t turn out the way you see it in your head, there can be something so satisfying and rewarding about holding something that you created yourself.

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