This link leads to an article that contains a number of useful and interesting sewing links. I'm posting it for anyone who likes to sew and especially for Trixie who is getting back into sewing recently.
Hi Gen. I saw the sewing post and I was going to leave a wry (humorous) comment saying: "First time I've ever logged on and you've got nothing for me." Then I read all the other posts. Ya still got the magic! James
Oh how I wish I could sew! I received a sewing machine for Christmas when I was 16 and I still have it - I only used it a couple of times (shameful - but true) - now my daughter is 16 and wants me to sew her dress for Homecoming (in just a couple of weeks) - I have to learn to sew again REALLY fast...eek!!! Thanks bunches for posting these links, Genevieve - I'm sure they'll be helpful=)!
Remember, the fewer pieces the pattern has, the easier it is to sew. Simple pattern, good fabric, follow the directions, a neat job, and it will look great!
Ah, you make it sound so easy, Genevieve =) You're right, like a nice simple sheath (2 pieces?) - very classy and simple; but Lisa will likely want frills and lace and all that stuff (still...when all is said and done I'll try and talk her into a sheath=)
Yes, I have been very industrious recently. I ran into some problems to day with the sewing machine. I would love to get a new one -- or a better old one that is heavy enough not to bounce around.
I started sewing when I was 12. My mom bought me a used sewing machine for $35. From that Christmas on, I had to make all my own clothes as well as hers. I loved it. When I was in college, I got my first zigzag machine -- another $35 purchase! I still have it.
In 1987 I bought a new machine with several stitches. Problem is it is too lightweight to hold up to heavy use and the bobbin has a tendency to bounce out frequently. Sigh.
Sorry for posting so much! I need to put this on my own blog probably! But thanks again for the link!
I sold my first sewing machine, an all-metal Singer that did just straight and zigzag stitches. I wish I had kept it, because I think it would still be sewing. I bought a similar, all-metal model for my daughter, and it sews great.
My next Singer lasted 20 years, but my current Singer had to be repaired after just a year of moderate-to-heavy use, and the repair bill of $85 was painful, since I only paid around $140 for the machine. It's doing all right at the moment, though.
Hi Gen.
ReplyDeleteI saw the sewing post and I was going to leave a wry (humorous) comment saying: "First time I've ever logged on and you've got nothing for me."
Then I read all the other posts.
Ya still got the magic!
James
I'm always glad when you stop by, James. But I have to confess -- on days when I have to get up too early, the magic does flicker a little. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could sew! I received a sewing machine for Christmas when I was 16 and I still have it - I only used it a couple of times (shameful - but true) - now my daughter is 16 and wants me to sew her dress for Homecoming (in just a couple of weeks) - I have to learn to sew again REALLY fast...eek!!! Thanks bunches for posting these links, Genevieve - I'm sure they'll be helpful=)!
ReplyDeleteRemember, the fewer pieces the pattern has, the easier it is to sew. Simple pattern, good fabric, follow the directions, a neat job, and it will look great!
ReplyDeleteAh, you make it sound so easy, Genevieve =) You're right, like a nice simple sheath (2 pieces?) - very classy and simple; but Lisa will likely want frills and lace and all that stuff (still...when all is said and done I'll try and talk her into a sheath=)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the link! So cool!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have been very industrious recently. I ran into some problems to day with the sewing machine. I would love to get a new one -- or a better old one that is heavy enough not to bounce around.
I started sewing when I was 12. My mom bought me a used sewing machine for $35. From that Christmas on, I had to make all my own clothes as well as hers. I loved it. When I was in college, I got my first zigzag machine -- another $35 purchase! I still have it.
In 1987 I bought a new machine with several stitches. Problem is it is too lightweight to hold up to heavy use and the bobbin has a tendency to bounce out frequently. Sigh.
Sorry for posting so much! I need to put this on my own blog probably! But thanks again for the link!
I sold my first sewing machine, an all-metal Singer that did just straight and zigzag stitches. I wish I had kept it, because I think it would still be sewing. I bought a similar, all-metal model for my daughter, and it sews great.
ReplyDeleteMy next Singer lasted 20 years, but my current Singer had to be repaired after just a year of moderate-to-heavy use, and the repair bill of $85 was painful, since I only paid around $140 for the machine. It's doing all right at the moment, though.