I've made my first tutorial. And it's so easy you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself. Seriously.

Easy Sewing Machine Cover

1 pillowcase (I chose vintage)

Ruler or measuring tape

Marking pen

Sewing Machine

Scissors

Pinking shears

1. Get your stuff out.

2. Slide the pillowcase over your machine and measure the height. Give yourself an extra 1/2" or so.

3. Mark the pillowcase where you want to cut it. Cut it straight across. Turn the pillowcase inside out. Sew it shut.

4. Match the top seam to the side seam to make a little triangle. Measure as far down and you want and sew straight across. Cut with your pinking shears.

5. Slide over your machine and smile at your work! The end.

How easy was that? Seriously. And how sad is it that I feel incredibly cool for thinking of it?

Old jeans=new jean skirt.

This was fun to make. In fact I wish I had more old jeans. I think I may run off to the thrift store and pick up some used jeans. Since I didn't really have any idea how to make this I checked out Threadbanger and Instructables. I took a little from here and a little from there and made my skirt. It is so comfortable I think I could wear it every day! Want me to make you one? Send me your old jeans and I will!!

Oh and that fabulous little purse? That's my borrowed Furla. Yes, I am that girl. I see something in a movie and I check it out. And because I am also the girl that bargain shops I borrowed it for $5!

So here we have some DELISH Whiskey Steak. I heart this steak very, berry much. I stole the recipe off the net (thanks internet peeps!) and marinated that steak in some good 'ol Jim Beam for a few hours and then grilled it up with some veggies. YUM.

And tonight I finished my SECOND sewing project. No pattern this time either! Of course it's not perfect but I'm pretty pleased with myself. I've decided I'm going to use it as my grocery bag or book bag. I was going to give it away as a gift but it's my first. Can't give away my first! Plus, it's not perfect and I'm WAY to Type A to send it off not looking perfect. And the total cost of this project? A little over $3.50! I picked up 4 placemats at Target on clearance (.74 each!) with some polka-dot ribbon. How's that for a bargain?

I really, really do. I made an apron. All by myself. With no pattern. It took many long hours hunched over the sewing machine and checking out all the aprons I own. And yes, I know. It doesn't look life it took HOURS but hey, give me a break. It's my first apron. :-)