tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post2132668473569380393..comments2023-08-17T09:45:31.344-04:00Comments on garden now - think later! : Sewing Machine - We're going to try and work things outErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-4085473486156755872010-11-06T23:19:00.351-04:002010-11-06T23:19:00.351-04:00Erin-
I'm so impressed and encouraged by your ...Erin-<br />I'm so impressed and encouraged by your learning to sew. I would like to get a lot better at it as well. I'm going to start keeping my ears and eyes open for some kind of classes here, but I don't know that I'll find anything like you mentioned in your last post. Plus, I'm pretty sure my husband will ground me to the house if I try to add anything else to my overloaded schedule! :)Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-12848336265275773752010-11-06T12:38:10.268-04:002010-11-06T12:38:10.268-04:00That's great! Good for you! And my son DOES se...That's great! Good for you! And my son DOES sew! When he was around 5 or 6 he wanted to make a teddy bear - like Fisherman Bear on Little Bear? We got out the sewing machine and made the cutest darn thing ever. My HUSBAND was appalled! Not because Tanner was using the sewing machine, but because he might INJURE himself?!?!? This from a man that let his son start fires, hammer nails, cut wood with the handsaw and even use the weed wacker! sheesh. I mean really. And in a away, that sewing machine is like driving a Fast car. Petal to the metal, baby!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253555059755669254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-32077485247934621382010-11-06T09:15:01.625-04:002010-11-06T09:15:01.625-04:00While I was working doing alterations, I learned a...While I was working doing alterations, I learned a neat little trick about those pesky jeans hems. Take a hammer to the side seam and pound it a few times! Makes the fabric "softer" (for lack of a better word) and easier to sew. Also "walk" your needle over the side seam instead of sewing over it.Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891642887957584851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-42477460680838921322010-11-06T04:05:36.545-04:002010-11-06T04:05:36.545-04:00I bought one of those cheap machines too. A dear f...I bought one of those cheap machines too. A dear friend that knows what she's doing says I will NEVER enjoy sewing till I take the plunge and buy a good machine. Eesh. Sounds like you're gonna be doing good. And the bottle buddy would definately help with the broken needles!<br />Have fun (just not TOO much!)<br />:DSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-26978593655101054832010-11-05T23:19:55.086-04:002010-11-05T23:19:55.086-04:00The hubs bought me a sewing machine for Xmas last ...The hubs bought me a sewing machine for Xmas last year and I'm still learning how to sew. It's really hard, and I get really frustrated. Hopefully it'll get better and I'll stop cursing at it. LOL.meemsnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584936035577822444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-40949920618202005942010-11-05T22:57:58.485-04:002010-11-05T22:57:58.485-04:00I second the "Jean-a-ma-jig". And my fav...I second the "Jean-a-ma-jig". And my favorite ruler is the 12" x 6". It's the one I use 90% of the time. <br /><br />I'm off to finish a quilt project right now....and grabbing a drink on my way to the sewing room!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-85793813317674334252010-11-05T22:46:34.767-04:002010-11-05T22:46:34.767-04:00You definitely need to get a ruler for the rotary ...You definitely need to get a ruler for the rotary cutter. I love my rotary cutter, ruler and mat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-37790255975877168792010-11-05T21:18:26.565-04:002010-11-05T21:18:26.565-04:00HA!!! I spent all night sewing keychains and lear...HA!!! I spent all night sewing keychains and learned quickly to walk away from the wine glass if I was intending on sewing a straight line. Sometimes the oldies are the goodies. I've tried to find a year on my baby, but haven't been able to. I bought her very, very used about 7 years ago, had her cleaned up and she's never let me down. She weighs more than my son, but she's a beast and I love her. Maybe I'll stick a picture of her up on the blog tonight.Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-16988932586217882842010-11-05T20:18:06.650-04:002010-11-05T20:18:06.650-04:00Yup the 24x6 is the way to go! Use them coupons! ...Yup the 24x6 is the way to go! Use them coupons! Then my next fav is the 12x6 for the smaller stuff.<br /><br />Pipe cleaners work good for getting in those grooves under your machine and bobbin area too.<br /><br />And I have a solution for your unruly kids tonight...give them the Jack instead! ;)The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-91008130742014736062010-11-05T20:03:25.489-04:002010-11-05T20:03:25.489-04:00Thanks Mama Pea for the ruler measurement! I did ...Thanks Mama Pea for the ruler measurement! I did see them on the sale flyer for next week. I have hubby's socks to keep me busy until then! I'll be honest, it's NEVER ONCE been cleaned! <br /><br />I've already cracked the bottle, going to clean the machine and I'm listening to your local radio show on the internet while I work! I can't call in though since my cell is not cooperating!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-20726587186733182472010-11-05T19:55:09.642-04:002010-11-05T19:55:09.642-04:00Was just going to write what APG said. You need o...Was just going to write what APG said. You need one more purchase, m'dear. An acrylic ruler to go with the mat and rotary cutter. You'll need it to make the bag you're thinking of and almost anything else. They are not cheap but you'll have it forever. I'd recommend one 24" x 6". They come lots shorter and narrower but if you start with only one, the 24" x 6" will enable you to do almost anything. It'll be a little long and awkward for small cuts but you'll need the 24" length for most projects.<br /><br />Also for working on jeans, do you have heavy duty needles to put in your machine? They will stand up better than "regular" ones. Won't break as often.<br /><br />When I clean my machines (not often enough, shame on me) I am AMAZED at the stuff and junk caught in there. Keeping your machine cleaned of lint, fuzz, threads, and dust will go far to making it behave like a good little machine.<br /><br />I'm so impressed with the way you're tackling this whole thing. But then it's the thorough way you do everything!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-16098768484630270852010-11-05T19:47:21.078-04:002010-11-05T19:47:21.078-04:00I saw that thing today! I DO need a ruler, but I&...I saw that thing today! I DO need a ruler, but I'm working the coupon thingie so will get that at Hancock, sale + coupon!<br /><br />My kids have been making me crazy and now their movie is already over and I haven't started yet! I'll be putting them to bed then fixing a cocktail and cleaning up the machine then!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5855162440022875977.post-26274874345905675522010-11-05T19:39:58.780-04:002010-11-05T19:39:58.780-04:00Ok Erin, here is what to look for on your next tri...Ok Erin, here is what to look for on your next trip to Hancocks:<br /><br />Jean A Ma Jig <br /><br />I will email you a link so you can see what it is. Might save you a few needles!<br /><br />Also, not a bad idea to work that machine out some more and save your pennies!<br /><br />And as for light weight machines...HA! You have never tried to lift mine! It's a tub o lard! Hea-vy! You wouldn't be breaking it anytime soon!<br /><br />I love your pink mat! Yepper, they are expensive aren't they!? But you will love it with your pretty new rotary cutter too! Keep your fingers away from that thing! Did you get a ruler too? I don't want you cutting without that for a guide! Seriously...<br /><br />Jack and sew! Priceless! If sewing is like darts, pool and beer, you will probably sew straighter half in the bag!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.com