My very first sewing project - pretty throw pillows

[skankamaggot]

I have been telling everyone that will listen that my fiance got me a sewing machine for Christmas    The bad part is... erm... I don't know how to sew.  But after reading the manual I was able to figure out how to wind a bobbin, thread both the upper and lower parts, and tried out some different stitches.  After destroying some scraps I decided to try throw pillows, because isn't that everybody's first project?  You can't REALLY screw up two squares and stuffing.  I still need practice on sewing in a straight line but I think they came out pretty nifty for my first attempt and I finished them a LOT quicker than I expected.  I made them with $1.50/yd fabric from walmart.  They are super easy and simple but I am very proud 

[v3nu5]

Cute! wish I got a sewing machine for christmas.

[Alli_Lucy]

Very nice!  My first project was throw pillows, too.

[DancingBoots]

What a great present you got - and good on you for being brave enough to start
the pillows look great!

[kharizzmatik]

Those look great!!  GREAT fabric also, I *heart* walmarts 1.50 table

I think I'm the only one who didn't start with pillows.... I've been sewing constantly for over a year (got my sewing machine last christmas and use it almost every day) and I *just* made my first pillows like 2 weeks ago.  I can make you some pants or a bag or a doll or some curtains with no problem, but i struggle with a darn pillow lol

[skankamaggot]

Thanks guys!     I can't wait to start sewing more! 

[MainStreetAlto]

Nice choice of fabric!

[krandui]

They look great! I got my sewing machine for Christmas a few years back and I've put it to very good use. I was a sewer since I was young (on my mom's machine) so it didn't take much for me to get the hang of using my new machine.
I should make some new throw pillows!!