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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/19/2008 2:25:55 PM
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isaacsmom
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I got my machine out a couple weeks ago to make the pillow, and it's still sitting out in the kitchen. I'm going to make some kind of blanket or quilt for my best friend's baby shower in a few weeks, and I'm also going to look for an easy pattern for a tote I can carry my laptop and study materials in.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/19/2008 2:47:30 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Rachel, I made a tote bag for my laptop and stuff to use as a carry-on bag, it was quite easy. I'll see if I can draw a simple diagram and then you could just make it whatever size you want. Do you know the basics of making a bag with a lining?
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/19/2008 3:03:56 PM
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Ok, I knew I had seen a good tutorial somewhere and HERE it is... I used basically the same technique to make mine, but I used "classier" looking fabrics and did a decorative band on the top of the bag.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/19/2008 3:09:11 PM
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Awesome! Thanks!
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/19/2008 3:17:20 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Not a problem! There are tons of free patterns and tutorials out there, I haven't bought a pattern in ages.
THESE are next up on my list...whenever I get a spare moment for sewing.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/19/2008 4:14:22 PM
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I love the sew momma sew website! They have great tutorials!
That bag doesn't look like it has a lining though. It does look like it would be a great grocery sack- a remnant piece of some home decor fabric would work great.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/20/2008 2:47:45 PM
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I had been trying to finish a vest I bought material for last year for hubby, but wouldn't ya know it, right when I go to finish it, the buttonholer on my sewing machine goes kaput. So now I am sewing pockets on the diaper stacker I made a few years ago. I didn't want pockets then, just the stacker, well now I want pockets. Then I'm going to put lace on the bottom of one set of curtains, sew up some basic curtains for the basement, and if I still have extra time before baby comes, I have been dying to make myself a purse. I can't stand the look of purses these days. I bought some good patterns at a 99cent sale a few weeks back and am eager to sew. I have the fabric I need, just gotta find the time.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/20/2008 8:30:19 PM
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Actually the pattern was given to us, but yes, I used a pattern. We had Nadia's 'stuff' on her changing table for as long as I can remember. We'll still have a roll of diaper liners and a box of cloth wipes, but much better than diapers, wipes, roll, lanolin, etc.... And if anyone is watching the baby, disposables are right there. I'll have to check out your blog to see how you did your changing table. I always look for better solutions than the one we've got now.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 8/20/2008 8:35:42 PM
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Okay where are you all getting the free patterns Can some one pm the web site> Thank would be helpful I love to sew and I look around and then try to made things I think are useful and then somtimes sell on e-bay etc. Any help would be great thanks!!!
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 12:23:06 AM
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Anyone know of a reason that a sewing machine would run fine going forward, but be a mess, (tension-wise) when in reverse? It worked fine when I used it last week (sewing denim for heaven's sake), but won't cooperate tonight. I've unthreaded and rethreaded the top and the bobbin several times, tried a different bobbin, switched needles, etc. It did this to me a few weeks ago but unthreading and rethreading it did the trick last time.
I use a Singer 401A- it was serviced maybe 3 months ago and is in otherwise great working order.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 12:46:13 PM
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I'm working on some curtains right now :).
I have a newer Singer (I think the ancient one are better) and I have trouble with the thread getting clumped underneath. I've heard lots of others say the same. Sometimes the thread bunches underneath whether I go forward or backward.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 1:23:28 PM
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I just finished THESE this morning, for my daughter and my friend's daughter. Can't wait to make some Christmas ones!
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 2:34:03 PM
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Those are adorable, Rachel! What a fantastic idea!
I'll have to do the same thing, Target has long sleeve t-shirts for $2.99(or something cheap like that) and I have a huge fabric stash.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 2:44:57 PM
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Those are adorable, Rachel! What a fantastic idea!
I'll have to do the same thing, Target has long sleeve t-shirts for $2.99(or something cheap like that) and I have a huge fabric stash.
Thanks! I don't know why I didn't think of them sooner. My mom used to make them for me when I was little. I was looking at a boutique catalog and they had similar fall dresses for $40. I thought, "Sheesh! Why am I not making these myself?" Target and WM both have those cheapie tees, in long and short sleeves. WM didn't have black in little girls, so I had to get little boys. The girls' tees have the cute gather on the shoulders.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 2:46:42 PM
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I'm thinking that Gabby might get an entire wardrobe of them, they will be super cute with thick tights.
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RE: What have you been sewing? - 9/23/2008 2:52:07 PM
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isaacsmom
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No, kidding! I'm going to make a ton for Isabel, too! They are so cheap and easy! I thought about making some a tad shorter (like knee length) to wear with leggings, and making some short-sleeved ones with a dropped waist and shorter skirt (not cutting off the tee, just letting it hit her hips).
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I still have to pick my fabrics, right?? Let me know what you have available ..
It's irritating.
