Okay, first let me say that I am aware that “technically” this blog post is not really fashion related. However it still involves my sewing machine so I think it counts. :-)
Now with that out the of the way, I am super excited to share my new project.--------------------------->>>>>>>>
So my mission is to recreate this gorgeous table setting I saw at my local pottery barn. It just took my breath away. What pulled the entire look together for me was their beautiful linen table runner. It is priced roughly at $80 bucks online. I think it really gives the table such glamor. So here is where my trusty sewing machine comes in. Instead of buying theirs for $80 bucks I am going to make my own for less than $20.
Now as for the color scheme, their flower selection includes a beautiful white, which to me does ring a little wedding-ish (which is not what I am going for) however I think its still beautiful. So to change it up, I am going for more of a spring flare, if you will. So the flower color I am using is a light pink. Most of the table settings I already have (like white plates, and silver flatware) but all the
stuff that I end up purchasing I will keep a detailed tally of what I spent and where I got my supplies. Here are a few items I have already picked up. I picked up a beautiful glass vase at my local "Home Goods" for $14 bucks. I also picked up some floral pieces from "Pier 
1" which were a little pricey but too beautiful for me to leave at the store. I got 6 stems (5 pink, 1 white) for $8.99 a piece which roughly came to a grand total of $56.
For my linen table runner. I picked up 4 yards of a linen /polyester fabric for $20 bucks at my local walmart. Now let me say, I did end up getting way to much fabric. I didn't have the measurements of my table when I went to the store (which is a no-no) so I over estimated. Plus I plan to make my own ruffles to match the fabric, so I got extra. But i wont need as much as I purchased. Please stay tuned for the finally results.
Xoxo - Sew Cute
Yippee!!!! Can we say Thank You Lord, the snow is gone!!! I'm not sure about you but I am so done with snow. Not to mention all the cold weather had me in a funk. So I am totally team Summer. So with the new season comes new things. So in the spirit of new things, I decided to carve out some family time. Yup just me and my brother....sewing machine that is. Yes, my trusty sewing machine. 
So I dug around in my hefty fabric stash and found this beautiful pink paisley sheer fabric I picked up God only knows how long ago. What to do what to do...I had couple of hours to burn before I hit the town with my Honey bunches, so why not make a quick sheer tank top. So that's exactly what I did. I found one of my favorite tank tops and used it to create a pattern. I used the tank top and transferred my marking onto pattern paper, and from there I cut out the pattern and placed it on the the fabric. And then once the pattern pieces were cut out I sewed it together and here are the results. I think its perfect for summer. Its not completely sheer where I felt it needed to be lined. If I had used this fabric for a skirt it would have definitely added a lining. So this is the first project of the year. I hope there are may more to come. Hello Summer!!! 
