baymule
Garden Master
I used to sew a lot. I made my dresses and kids clothes. You will enjoy your sewing machine and learn how to do all sorts of things.
If you want something done right...
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AMKuska
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Made this barbie outfit. The picture doesn't do the fabric justice. It's sooo sparkly and shiny 
The sewing machine just came! I'm going to sit down with a pattern now and see what I can sew up.
The sewing machine just came! I'm going to sit down with a pattern now and see what I can sew up.
baymule
Garden Master
That looks real nice. With the sewing machine you are off and running!
Branching Out
Deeply Rooted
Gorgeous!!
flowerbug
Garden Master
i wish you were local, Mom does so much quilting and has a lot of small scraps left over.
if you can find a local quilting group or ask at the local sewing and craft shops you may be able to find scrap fabrics for projects.
if you can find a local quilting group or ask at the local sewing and craft shops you may be able to find scrap fabrics for projects.
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AMKuska
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That's a great idea!! There's actually a quilting shop near me, and a 'buy nothing' group. My neighbor and my MIL both told me not to bother buying fabric ever again though. They said they had so much I can just pick through what ever I want.i wish you were local, Mom does so much quilting and has a lot of small scraps left over.
if you can find a local quilting group or ask at the local sewing and craft shops you may be able to find scrap fabrics for projects.
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AMKuska
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Both the dresses pictured were hand sewn while waiting for the sewing machine. The sewing machine came late last night and I tried it this morning.
It took me all day to sew two hems. I can't sew any of the tight curves required. I can't imagine how they expect me to pin stuff in place while also having room to sew. Even if it just does the hemming though I think it will save a lot of time.
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AMKuska
Garden Master
First sewing machine dress.
baymule
Garden Master
That is so cute! Well done!
In tight curves, take a stitch or two, lift up pressure foot, pivot the fabric a little, lower pressure foot, repeat. It also helps to iron the folds in a hem before sewing it.
In tight curves, take a stitch or two, lift up pressure foot, pivot the fabric a little, lower pressure foot, repeat. It also helps to iron the folds in a hem before sewing it.
Dahlia
Deeply Rooted
I love to sew! I have an old Singer that I use for lightweight projects and also a Sailrite machine that is super tough that I use to sew rugged projects. I sew everything from canvas/sail cloth ditty bags to boat sails, to couch covers to dresses to teddy bears! For Christmas my latest sewing projects were bug screens for my son's sailboat and a quillow for my daughter.
