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Totally NOT Digi Scrapping!!! Anyone sew??

And big strong ones for when you start on home decor projects.
 
OH...I have knit needles!!! I bought a couple of boxes of Schmetz from Amazon! LOL LOL I haven't started the home decor yet!
 
Congrats on the new machine! happy dance, happy dance

I sew a LOT (well, used to sew a lot!), so this is a fun thread for me. I am the proud owner of many machines, but I recently donated three vintage machines to the drama department of a local college (I used to collect them, but ran out of room!). Right now I own a Viking Rose, a vintage Singer featherweight, an vintage 1876 Domestic Treadle Machine - still in working order, a 1950's era Singer in a beautiful oak cabinet that was Dad's wedding present to Mom, and a Brother serger. My DD has a newer-model Singer that's a reproduction of an older model, and although I'm not a fan of the newer Singer machines, it sews like a workhorse! I'm currently sniffing around at a Brother coverstitch machine, but that will be for when I really start sewing again.

Before kids I sewed everything - most of my clothes, my wedding dress, quilts, home dec, curtains, slipcovers, whatever suited my fancy. After kids I sewed their heirloom-style christening gowns, using leftover fabrics from my wedding dress. I just haven't the time anymore. I've made a few quilts here and there, but not like I used to. I've been known for churning out quilts back in the day. Now, I make my daughter's skating costumes. That's about it.

I've plans to make a lot of things - and the fabric, too - when I have the time. But my guess on that will be when DD leaves for college in a year. Yikes!
 
something I always always wanted to do but obviously I am not gifted enough...... I even tried a college course to learn to use the machine, I had trouble even to thread the needle (this wa`s after the operations failed so I knew it would be pointless to carry on) can't wait to see what you will do next <3
 
QuiltyMom said:
So, Katrina, what's you're first project going to be??? Inquiring minds want to know.
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I am sure it will be some piece of clothing!! I "hate" the cutting, so that is part of what is holding me up! I am trying to work ahead on scrappy stuff, so that I can just take a few days and cut a bunch of stuff out and have it ready to go! LOL
 
I'm glad you got your sewing machine. My 9yr old son asked for & got a Brother sewing machine for Christmas. Grandma said they'd take classes together, but it hasn't happened yet. I think he & I should just youtube some tutorials & get on with it.
 
KatrinaHunt13 said:
I am sure it will be some piece of clothing!! I "hate" the cutting, so that is part of what is holding me up! I am trying to work ahead on scrappy stuff, so that I can just take a few days and cut a bunch of stuff out and have it ready to go! LOL
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The cutting out part is always the hardest/longest part for me, I just want to get to the sewing. Just finished my girls Easter dresses this last week.
I am late to the party, since you already got your Bernina. Love them....I grew up sewing on one that is still going strong. If I had the money for one (the one my mom has is almost 40 years old and still goes for over $500 used) I would have one. I saved and purchased a Janome last year that I love as well. My 8yr old daughter also has a little, pink Janome. I have a Juki serger that is almost 30 years old and is still a work horse. I have had my eye on a HD Janome as well, but am kind of keeping my eye out for a vintage Singer as I have heard excellent things about them when it comes to sewing through multiple layers of fabric (7+) or thick materials like leather and vinyl.
You will have to post some of your fun projects.
 
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