So on Wednesday night this week I went to a "get to know your sewing machine" course at my local sewing centre (
Chatswood Sewing Centre). After getting over my initial embarrassment that everyone had fancy new machines where you press one button and out pops a quilt, and I had my mum's Bernina circa 1970's - i got into the swing of things. We learnt everything from how to clean you machine, to changing needles, to filling bobbins - basically your ABC's of sewing machines. BUT - at the end of the class I was able to finish a row of sewing without a tangle in my bobbin case and i learnt how to heam a pair of jeans, a very important life lesson in my eyes! Only downer was the guy from the shop said if I used my machine again it would effectively blow up and never recover - so I had to leave it in for a service. Fingers crossed I can remember everything when I get my machine back.
Some projects I have my eye on once i get my machine back:
A quilt inspired by
Alphabet Monkey - but i am thinking with fish and boats instead of clouds
Watch this space for more sewing goodness to come! (you can also check out my pinterest board of
sewing inspiration )
Yay for you Kate, that's so exciting! If you do forget in the meantime just pop over and I'll give you a refresher :)
ReplyDeleteI still haven't got my machine serviced, would u be able to let me know how much yours costs to fix when you get it back and I might take it to the same place. It's the one kind of opposite the video store and hairdresser isn't it?
I love that blanket and the fabric beach balls are so cute. I'll have to check out your sewing board on pinterest.
Have a great afternoon and I hope you're all healthy now!
Jxx
Glad you had a good time at your sewing lesson. I love that reversible bag and that cot quilt would be perfect for the aqua and grey nursery I am planning. Enjoy your weekend x
ReplyDeleteOld sewing machines are cool. I did blow up my mum's machine from the early 80s, but my grandmother's Singer is still going strong! Best of luck with your sewing projects (but a word of advice, don't get too obsessed and let fabric remnants take over your life ;p )
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