Just shoot me: The rise and fall of the sewing machine and the shoe from Mars

After breaking my friend's sewing machine (And sending it to be repaired) I came across a powerful machine that is great for freehand embroidery. I had to buy it, of course:

This is not a very good photo of my new Delilah but it will do for the purpose of this blog.

Now that I have my own machine I can work towards finishing my design project.

I already had my design cut so all I had to do is putting it all together and pray.

Please bare in mind, that 3 weeks ago I couldn't even thread a needle, but as the brief gently stated, I had to come out of my comfort zone - so I did.

First thing I had to do is sewing both pieces of the wrap bit of the shoe together and somehow close them to form the right shape:

Then I had to sew the bottom piece. First try to fit the pieces together nearly ended up in a disaster because I was about the sew them together into the final shape (As is). Good thing I had an enlightening moment and I flipped the design to sew it from the "other side" (Sorry, I am still not familiar with the terminology):

I know I probably should have done some hand stiches and not use pins, but I felt confident with my new skill and I was working very slowly. Also, I pinned the pieces together further away from the end.

I did miss a bit (not a very big bit, could barely put my finger through it) and had to redo it.