Seems the postie everywhere is delivering happy little bundles of sewing joy! And, lucky me I'm included :)
Pleasant postal packages...
My own copy of Tasia's Renfrew Knit Top Pattern arrived today - I'm on her mailing list, so I took full advantage of her free shipping option for pre-ordered (hehe). The free shipping deal has ended now, but the tops are now in stock at her Sewaholic.net pattern store.
I also ordered some needles from here (which arrived last week): GoneSewing.com – Ballpoint needles as I realised all I had were Universal ones at home LOL :)! I wanna be prepared – already have a lovely range of washed and ready knits just crying out to be made into Tee’s plain black, white, dusky pink, dusty blue, and a navy/white stripe.
Another postal delivery today was this cute set of cookie/biscuit cutters... in wait for it.... sewing shapes! Yes, I can now EAT sewing too ;) There's a sewing machine (looks kinda of like a vintage singer in shape), a thimble, a thread spool, and some scissors - too cute to resist I had to buy them.
I'm over, the overlocker blues...
And, in other news I FINALLY managed to sort out my overlocker. If you recall I went on a beginner's class in August '11 with the delightful Karen of DidYouMakeThat?. We had a fab time learning on our own machines that we'd dragged along with us - but my Delta Overlocker refused to co-operate. At the time the differential feed adjustment knob refused to budge. Well now it's working and all is right once again. Some sewing machine oil, a little patience and a strong grip on the pliers can work wonders dontchaknow ;)
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| I threaded-up my overlocker this morning before work, and tested her out this evening |
I plan to overlock the insides of my Scout Woven Tee (a downloadable pattern I bought from the grainlinestudio.com). So, I've run a few test swatches on the scraps leftover from cutting the fabric for my top. I used different coloured thread - to match the dials on my machine, and make my life as a v .v. v beginner at overlocking easier. The coloured thread meant I could see exactly which thread tensions to adjust! So, I've labelled my swatches to keep for reference - so I don't forget LOL.
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| My successful test swatches, carefully labelled for filing and future reference! |
Now, I'm off to fill up some bobbins with dark navy thread (to match my top) and spend another 15mins re-threading the overlocker ready to sew... wish me luck!
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Love your cookie cutter! I got my overlocker last year! The first few times were challenging but a year on it's much better. Love it dearly. I am still to try more advanced techniques.
ReplyDeleteGlad you finally got the overlocker working! Although pliers sound a bit scary.
ReplyDeleteI like you labelled swatches, it's a great idea for keeping track! I'm also avidly waiting for my Renfrew pattern to arrive and play with it
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ReplyDeleteI don't know if it's blogger, or if it's me but I can't post comments on your blog! It cycles through and I get a glimpse of the verification whatsit and then it disappears! Sooo frustrating!
Anyway, I just wanted to say I'm so glad that your pattern arrived safe and sound with you and that you've persevered with the overlocker! Mine still scares me a bit... Thanks for the help and references on the adjustments too - it's very much appreciated! Also, your sewing room is looking AMAZING and I'm a little bit (OK, quite a lot!) jealous! Can't wait for you to share more...
Hi Vicki!
DeleteThanks for emailing me your comment hun.
Weird re: the commenting problem, I'm no techie, but which browser are you using (so I know in case anyone else says they get the same problem).
Oh, and thanks re: nice things said about my sewing room - still got a few things to do to it (noticeboard for wall, hooks on walls etc.) But it' 95% there :)