Learning to Sew

I have been wanting to learn to sew for quite some time.  A friend gave me a sewing machine a LONG time ago that has sat in my attic for years.  Finally, a sweet friend at church is giving me lessons.  My first project was a dress to send to Nicaragua with one of our mission teams.  I was soooo excited.  I think it turned out well.  Here is a picture of Ella modeling it :)

 

I got so excited I found a self-tutorial on a drawstring bag and made this:

 

Now I've bought some fabric to try and make a totebag.....so fun :)