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HI all,
Thanks again for helping me figure out which machine I was lucky enough to stumble across (singer 15-91). I got it back from my uncle and he confirmed it had barely been used. My grandma tested it out and gave me a tutorial on how to use it properly. Remember, my 6[SUP]th[/SUP] grade home ec teacher had scared me away from using a machine! For a really long time. It is not a quilt, but I have seen on Pinterest taking old tank tops or shirts and turning them into bags. So, this past weekend while I got used to my new to me machine, I made several bags from tank tops and shirts I had gotten from the dollar bin at a thrift store. I even managed a pocket in one. Simple, I know… but to me it was a pretty big deal! LOL. I picked up some spiderman squares that I am planning on making into a little quilt for my little man- but for now- the bags are really fun to make! sorry for the small picture... [ATTACH=CONFIG]463109[/ATTACH] my favorite one, I think... it changes. LOL (please forgive the dirty high chair tray...oops.) [ATTACH=CONFIG]463110[/ATTACH] |
You go !! There's no stopping you now LOL Love the bags and can't wait to see the finished spiderman project.:)
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Pretty bags. You are doing good work keep at it. The more you sew the better you get.
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:-) I see the pictures show up here bigger than they did on my screen before posting. LOL. But yes, I am very excited. I have also been checking out refashioning blogs, to see what else I can do with items that i might like the pattern/color of, but are too big or too much of a pattern, etc. My husband is happy because I'm excited for something, instead of my usual laid back self.
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Congrats! You're hooked now. Don't forget to cruise down the housewares and furniture aisles at your local thrifts. You'll find you don't have nearly enough machines. :D Check the linen sections also. There's almost always some decent fabrics you can use there too.
Very nice job on the bags. Rodney |
Good for you, you are doing great! Your bags are so cute! Can't wait to see the spiderman quilt.:thumbup:
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But you are on the road now to bigger projects! Cute bags though I never thought to use tank tops!
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Thanks all. The bags are really so, so easy to do. I never really used my Pinterest until recently- now it’s my best friend for ideas. LOL.
I do need to get a zipper foot and possible a zig zag- if this machine will zig zag. I think so with the right foot. My grandma wasn’t so sure. But I am so very excited. And I am not an easily excitable person. I also have a bag of scraps I got from ebay with the idea to make a quilt or maybe a patchwork bag out of it. Or possibly both—it was a 10 pound box of scraps. LOL. Pretty colors and designs. |
Here is a link to another thread that had so much helpful info as far as having the older iron lady sewing machines do EVERYTHING. You just need the right attachments.:)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t241395.html |
Congratulations on learning to use your "new" machine. Keep working, learning, and posting to show what you are doing.
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