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Want to learn more about your serger? Gotcha covered from beginner to advanced plus troubleshooting. Want to know more about quilting? From techniques to project, there is lots to watch.
Really, I could go on and on. Right now, I'm watching serger videos.
Happy Stitching!
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Friday, October 5, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Juki MO-1000...
My MO-1000 has finally made it's way home. I was having the very common pedal issue where it runs without the pedal being depressed. Mine was running full speed ahead as fast as it could go. Since I was having other issues, I decided to take in for service rather just replacing the pedal. Now, my needle threader works again and I have a new pedal. I'm ready to go. I haven't mentioned much about my serger since I got it 2 years ago. You can find that post here. Life changes did have me putting it away for a while.
Since it's repaired now, I'm going to do some tutorials on the various feet that you can purchase for the machine. Here are the feet that I have:
1. Elastic Presser Foot
2. Blind Stitch Presser Foot
3. Cording Presser Foot
4. Beading Presser Foot
5. Gathering Presser Foot
6. Piping Presser Foot
7. Universal / Blind Stitch Presser Foot
8. Curved Pearl Foot
You can find the 8-piece foot kit here. The set does come with instructions for each foot. You know that sometimes the instructions are so great. I will be researching each foot and what type of applications can be done with each. Hopefully, it will be a really good learning experience and I will be able to translate into my own sewing.
So, following along with this series. I will be posting as much as I can. At this point, I'm thinking that it will be once a month. I'll just have to decide how often. I'm not sure about the beading and pearl feet but let's see what I information I can find.
Happy Stitching!
Since it's repaired now, I'm going to do some tutorials on the various feet that you can purchase for the machine. Here are the feet that I have:
1. Elastic Presser Foot
2. Blind Stitch Presser Foot
3. Cording Presser Foot
4. Beading Presser Foot
5. Gathering Presser Foot
6. Piping Presser Foot
7. Universal / Blind Stitch Presser Foot
8. Curved Pearl Foot
You can find the 8-piece foot kit here. The set does come with instructions for each foot. You know that sometimes the instructions are so great. I will be researching each foot and what type of applications can be done with each. Hopefully, it will be a really good learning experience and I will be able to translate into my own sewing.
So, following along with this series. I will be posting as much as I can. At this point, I'm thinking that it will be once a month. I'll just have to decide how often. I'm not sure about the beading and pearl feet but let's see what I information I can find.
Happy Stitching!
Inspiration...Plaid Skirt and Jacket
Plaid seems to be trending this season. So, I present this cute skirt and jacket:
This is the A-line Plaid Wool-Silk Knee-Length Skirt and Stan Zip-Front Round-Neck Wool-Silk Plaid Jacket by Arkis. They can be found at Neiman Marcus if you want a closer look. Skirt price tag: $995.00. Jacket price tag: $2990.00. Here's a few details:
Skirt - A-line skirt, hidden back zip, sits at natural waist
Jacket - Semi-fitted, short-length, round neck with zip closure, side slip pockets, long sleeves with slit cuffs.
Looking for patterns is always tough. Especially, jacket patterns. Here's what I found:
Skirt - A-line skirt, hidden back zip, sits at natural waist
Jacket - Semi-fitted, short-length, round neck with zip closure, side slip pockets, long sleeves with slit cuffs.
Looking for patterns is always tough. Especially, jacket patterns. Here's what I found:
This is Vogue 9336. The skirt in this pattern would definitely work for the inspiration pattern. The jacket could be used also even though it is different. Here's a jacket that might work with a little manipulation:
This is Vogue 9250. The general jacket lines are too far off from the original.
What do you think of plaid for fall and winter? Does it feel 80s? What do you think of the pattern selections? Hope you inspired to sew something beautiful.
Happy Stitching!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
New Cabinet...
The laundry room redo is almost complete. After looking for several weeks for a cabinet just the right size, my husband decided to build me a little cabinet. Here's the finished cabinet:
The cabinet is approximately 5' x 3' x 1'. I painted it Rustoleum Milk Paint in gray. I'm very happy with the way the cabinet has turned out. We have moved it into place now. Unfortunately, there isn't enough space in the laundry room to get a good picture.
I have emptied one bedroom closet of all decorative stuff and placed it into the cabinet. The best part is there is still room to put more items.
Yes, this kept me from stitching for a couple of days but it was well worth it.
Happy Stitching!
The cabinet is approximately 5' x 3' x 1'. I painted it Rustoleum Milk Paint in gray. I'm very happy with the way the cabinet has turned out. We have moved it into place now. Unfortunately, there isn't enough space in the laundry room to get a good picture.
I have emptied one bedroom closet of all decorative stuff and placed it into the cabinet. The best part is there is still room to put more items.
Yes, this kept me from stitching for a couple of days but it was well worth it.
Happy Stitching!
Monday, October 1, 2018
Inspiration.. Corduroy Skinny Jeans
Here's another fall trend:
This are Thompson Corduroy Skinny Jeans by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag: $328.00. These are a mid-rise jean made with a corduroy blend.
I really like these jeans and they would work well with the plaid jacket from the last inspiration post. Here are a couple of patterns to consider:
This is the Closet Case Ginger Mid Rise Jean. I'm thinking it is just about perfect pattern choice. Not sure about the skinny legs? How about this one:
This is Silhouettes #3300 Lana's Jean.
How do you feel about corduroy for skinny jeans or just jeans?
Happy Stitching!
This are Thompson Corduroy Skinny Jeans by Lafayette 148 New York. Price tag: $328.00. These are a mid-rise jean made with a corduroy blend.
I really like these jeans and they would work well with the plaid jacket from the last inspiration post. Here are a couple of patterns to consider:
This is the Closet Case Ginger Mid Rise Jean. I'm thinking it is just about perfect pattern choice. Not sure about the skinny legs? How about this one:
This is Silhouettes #3300 Lana's Jean.
How do you feel about corduroy for skinny jeans or just jeans?
Happy Stitching!
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