Now, for someone who has no sewing skills, I have a little obsession with vintage sewing machines. They're just so much more intricate and pretty than the sewing machines now-a-days. Enter, this beauty:
This is mine! The most amazing gift I could ask for, from my boyfriend for Christmas last year. Isn't it the prettiest color? It has undergone some maintenance in our garage/studio and is now in working condition.
But, I have no clue where to start. None. And every time I see it sitting in there I get a little sad because 1.) I don't know how to use it and 2.) It's too pretty to be sitting there being unseen all the time.
So, in an effort to learn a new skill, and not have to lower my head in shame every time a sewing DIY project sparks my interest, I'm going to take baby steps towards this "wish." I considered taking a class at Jo Ann Fabric's (anyone ever taken one?). I'm also going to find some scrap fabric and just get the feel of the running machine. Oh and probably some youtube videos? Any suggestions or tutorials you have are welcome!
I'm with you on this one! I want to learn SO bad! My mom gave me an old machine, but it's missing a couple parts so I was upset because I can't afford to buy one at the moment. Then my friend gave me a newer one and guess what, it's missing the chord...and they are no where to be found online! Now I have two machines that are collecting dust! I am hoping my friend finds the chord so I can begin. There are tons of great tutorials on blogs. I usually just search "easy sewing tutorial" under Google Images and see what I like.
ReplyDeleteHere are some I saved in my "want to try" folder:
http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/09/rag-edge-blanket-easiest-finish.html
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-recycle-a-t-shirt-sleeve-into-a-baby-hat/2009/04/22/
http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/10/easy-knit-baby-hats.html
They are all baby things though...I'm obsessed. Those are great blogs though and have other tutorials.