Anyone have a current sewing project? - Page 3

Azcowgirl · ‎04-10-2012

Next project I'm starting is ""play indoor campfire sets"" the logs and rocks and ""fire"" are all three dimensional made out of felt and stuffed with batting. I think I will make a teepee to complete the set ......fun for GK's to play camping (:

jcollar · ‎08-16-2013

I have renewed my love for sewing when I purchased a new Viking/Husqvarna sewing machine this fall. It replaced a 1975 White sewing machine that was as basic as you can get for sewing machines.

I found a website called pattern review has several reviews of all of the sewing machine lines, and was a good place to get a feel for what would be a good quality machine for your sewing needs. People had good and bad to say, but most everyone agreed that if you could see and touch the machine, it is better than buying blindly on line.

You may want to look at the various fabric stores, as they carry some in their stores, as well as online. Also, HSN has several models of Singer and Janome machines to choose from, and they tend to include things additional presser feet that purchased by themselves, can be quite costly. You can also look at reviews there, and determine if it is worthwhile machine or not.

Good luck with your sewing machine purchase!

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

When i watch the sewing shows on HSN I lust for a new machine but I just don't sew enough anymore for the $$$$ outlay. After a short while sitting at my sewing table my back starts to hurt and i have to stop, so it doesn't seem like it would be a worthwhile purchase. When I was working i couldn't wait to retire and have time to sit at a sewing machine all day. Now i spend much more time doing cross stitch.

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

On 1/17/2014 happy housewife said: When i watch the sewing shows on HSN I lust for a new machine but I just don't sew enough anymore for the $$$$ outlay. After a short while sitting at my sewing table my back starts to hurt and i have to stop, so it doesn't seem like it would be a worthwhile purchase. When I was working i couldn't wait to retire and have time to sit at a sewing machine all day. Now i spend much more time doing cross stitch..

That's my deal, too, HH! That's why I'm settling on the Singer Stylist 7528. But it is still back ordered from where I want to purchase it. Not a rush for me, so I'll just wait. Or if they can't restock, I'll try to get that model some place else. It has tons of favorable reviews and no inherent problems like some of the models like the Curvy..

josiesopinion · ‎03-16-2010

I hope someone who has experience can tell me how easy is it for a basic sewer to learn to use a serger machine. I have had my eye on one for years! Can't wait to get one but I know it will be a learning curve for me and I worry about threading the machine!

The only thing I have made recently is a shower curtain and it was beautiful!

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/18/2014 josiesopinion said:
I hope someone who has experience can tell me how easy is it for a basic sewer to learn to use a serger machine. I have had my eye on one for years! Can't wait to get one but I know it will be a learning curve for me and I worry about threading the machine!

The only thing I have made recently is a shower curtain and it was beautiful!

Where i bought my serger it came with 6 classes. You will love it once you try it. Go to a shop where they sell machines and ask to try one out - they always have ones set up for demos and customers to try them. I have a White that I love because the entire front part where you thread it opens up and makes it simple to thread and clean.I just brush in there with a paint brush then use a hand vac to pick it up.

seaswirl · ‎03-15-2010

I'm making a t-shirt quilt for my son's birthday in March. It's about 3/4 of the way done.

springers · ‎03-09-2010

Seaswirl, whats a tshirt quilt. I have a bunch of old tshirts from my youth and I thought of making a quilt with them. They are now stored in a box for 30 yrs. They have great designs and memories from many concerts In the 70 and 80's.

pinkskates4 · ‎03-10-2010

I don't sew, but I knit. I've been making prayer shawls which our church gives to those who are sick or grieving.

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

On 1/22/2014 springers said: Seaswirl, whats a tshirt quilt. I have a bunch of old tshirts from my youth and I thought of making a quilt with them.