I Did It!
It is unbelievable.
But true.
And I am so friggin’ proud of myself.
I sewed.
And it turned out awesome, not terrible.
It is a new day in my world!
A few weeks ago, I posted about My New Love, the djembe drum. And while I am taking weekly lessons, and going to drum circles, yes shy me, I had nothing to carry my drum in to protect it. Yes, I could have bought something online and had it shipped, but that hardly would have been fun at all. So I took it upon myself to sew a carrying bag for my new djembe.
How hard could it be?
Usually, when it comes to sewing, the last laugh is on me. I always seem to mess up a project one way or another, but not this time! It is a miracle.
I used this series of videos from you tube, see one here, and you can find the rest from there. I changed some a bit, and had to wing it a bit due to the fact the videos aren’t in order and don’t show every step. I then went to the fabric store with a 40% off coupon, double sided fabric is expensive, and picked out a lovely print!
Then I put it off for like a week. Yes, I was scared to start.
When I finally sewed it this past Saturday, I was amazed at the outcome. Seriously.
Getting ready!
My fabric choice. I love it!
Ta-da!
The drawstring top.
The inside flap, protects the head of the drum, and is sewed on to the inside of the bag.
The strap, fabric makes up most of it, with an adjustable bag strap attached. Both are re-enforced at the top and bottom, they are carrying a heavy load!
And there you have it. I am shocked it turned out so well! Giddy in fact! Like a little child with a new puppy! And am intensely hopeful about all the projects I am planning for this winter!
If I could pull this off, there is seriously sewing hope for us all!
Spill it: Is there a particular craft you are NOT good at? What have you been trying to learn but are too afraid you will fail miserably at?
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November 3rd, 2010 at 8:21 am
Good job.
November 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
I love it! It gives me hope!!!
November 4th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Love it. A masterpiece !!
November 4th, 2010 at 8:10 am
[...] my husband is much more flexible than my rigid self and came in while I was busy sewing my djembe bag and asked if I wanted to watch a movie that night. I perked right up and said, “King [...]
March 24th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Thanks for this! Just what I was looking for. I had a look through the videos you refer to. Not the clearest. Did you sew your bag by hand?
April 1st, 2012 at 11:18 am
i sewed it on the my sewing machine! i had to piece it together with the instructions she gave for cutting out. wing it. you will be great!