I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/ but not necessarily in that order Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:48:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8442 Marsha Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:47:52 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8442 @Evelin: I had thought about making something that spelled out "Happy Birthday" but the thought of doing all that applique (even if I used a fusible webbing) was just too much. Maybe that will be my next garland project... @Evelin: I had thought about making something that spelled out “Happy Birthday” but the thought of doing all that applique (even if I used a fusible webbing) was just too much. Maybe that will be my next garland project…

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8439 Evelin Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:21:40 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8439 Love this. I made 2 garlands ... both all triangles ... one said happy birthday on one side and Katie's Room on the other side. The other just said Talia! I really enjoyed making them. But the larger one showed my how lame my machine was. An old Brother from the 1980s ... bottom of the barrel model starter machine. But I managed to get a(n equally as old) Singer Merritt from Freecycle. Still old, but it has the power I need. Love this. I made 2 garlands … both all triangles … one said happy birthday on one side and Katie’s Room on the other side. The other just said Talia! I really enjoyed making them. But the larger one showed my how lame my machine was. An old Brother from the 1980s … bottom of the barrel model starter machine. But I managed to get a(n equally as old) Singer Merritt from Freecycle. Still old, but it has the power I need.

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8025 Marsha Fri, 15 May 2009 15:42:41 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8025 @JD: I really like LJ's book, even though I've made only one project in it so far. It's very well written, and the instructions are clear (and encouraging!). I'm hoping to start a new project soon. Oh, and as far as instruction manuals go, have you looked online? There are lots of scanned (PDF) manuals available for free, either through Singer or another site. Try looking up the model number. Good luck! @JD: I really like LJ’s book, even though I’ve made only one project in it so far. It’s very well written, and the instructions are clear (and encouraging!). I’m hoping to start a new project soon.

Oh, and as far as instruction manuals go, have you looked online? There are lots of scanned (PDF) manuals available for free, either through Singer or another site. Try looking up the model number. Good luck!

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8019 JD Thu, 14 May 2009 22:08:39 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-8019 Great sewing, Marsha! I just busted out the sewing machine that is being lent to me by my bf's mother. It's a heavy, old machine that I love but cannot find any instruction manuals for, so not so plug-n-play as I'd like. But I am hoping my rudimentary sewing skills on my mom's old Singer will help me figure things out as I go. Would love to see a post about your bag, and your opinion of LJ's book! Great sewing, Marsha! I just busted out the sewing machine that is being lent to me by my bf’s mother. It’s a heavy, old machine that I love but cannot find any instruction manuals for, so not so plug-n-play as I’d like. But I am hoping my rudimentary sewing skills on my mom’s old Singer will help me figure things out as I go.

Would love to see a post about your bag, and your opinion of LJ’s book!

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7995 Marsha Mon, 11 May 2009 19:04:18 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7995 @Bethany: Thanks! I just got a new yoga mat (it is larger than the standard ones) and am wondering how easy it is to tweak Lotta's yoga bag pattern. Have you done that? @Bethany: Thanks! I just got a new yoga mat (it is larger than the standard ones) and am wondering how easy it is to tweak Lotta’s yoga bag pattern. Have you done that?

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7985 bethany Mon, 11 May 2009 00:28:40 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7985 Marsha, Keep it up! I just got a new singer (my old one I got for free and it was probably from the late sixties early seventies)...I am totally loving it and I love Lotta's book -- I am a pro at making yoga bags! ;) My friend and I are now working on the bedside pockets. Arianna and I have something (sewn) to send you -- the sewing isn't perfect, but I love the handmade nature and the utility of it -- and the fun Arianna and I had making it together! (Ok, Arianna cut and I sewed and sewed and sewed so much Arianna and I joked I was like her sweatshop worker. Anyhow, not to ruin the surprise, but it just seemed relevant to remind you not to get frustrated. The garland is awesome, by the way. Wow, I don't usually write so much! B Marsha,

Keep it up! I just got a new singer (my old one I got for free and it was probably from the late sixties early seventies)…I am totally loving it and I love Lotta’s book — I am a pro at making yoga bags! ;) My friend and I are now working on the bedside pockets. Arianna and I have something (sewn) to send you — the sewing isn’t perfect, but I love the handmade nature and the utility of it — and the fun Arianna and I had making it together! (Ok, Arianna cut and I sewed and sewed and sewed so much Arianna and I joked I was like her sweatshop worker. Anyhow, not to ruin the surprise, but it just seemed relevant to remind you not to get frustrated. The garland is awesome, by the way.

Wow, I don’t usually write so much!

B

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7980 Marsha Sat, 09 May 2009 20:52:35 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7980 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> I finally learned how to use my sewing machine, part 1 | First things first http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7978 Chris Sat, 09 May 2009 15:46:13 +0000 http://first-things-first.net/2009/05/09/i-finally-learned-how-to-use-my-sewing-machine-part-1/#comment-7978 The garland is cool! The garland is cool!

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