[sew] few meters of fabric

I thought I really disliked paisley, now I'm not sure. Bought a very small amount of fabric today. One is for a top, the other for a summer jumpsuit/playsuit.

[sew] how a sewing machine works

edit: gotta click here to actually see motion

My machine has got a little clear window so I can see what exactly is going on with the needle and the little spoolie on the underside of the fabric. Actually, its probably so I can see how much thread I have left, as I go along. Either way, for someone who just accepted the stitching process as a magical sewing machine mystery, it's quite cool.

Wow, that is cool. Your life must be filled with other awesome happenings that constantly compete with discoveries such as these. I know. I lead a privileged life.

In other news; I'm finally officially registered for the Intensive Fashion Design Program! :)

[sew] Retirement of my old Machine

It may not look like much, but it served me well. Having only a simple straight stitch (with "special feature" being it could go in reverse), it's what let me get into sewing, and all the outputs of creations (and unwearable disastrous items as well)!

However came the time when the single stitch function either meant I had to do a lot more work to get to a final product, or simply didn't allow me to apply certain techniques (stretch, button holes, serged edges etc).

I got a new machine this past week. Super excited, and super motivated to make things! Ive been sewing daily (which hadn't been the case before). Hoping I can keep up the good habit and it isn't strictly due to the novelty of a new toy, followed by the danger of it wearing off.

Gotta say, OldStitcher was a pretty good looking. Nice colour, retro look, and sturdy (oh-so-heavy); whereas my new one looks part Beluga whale - part "Barbie`s My little sewing machine" due to the pink accents.

Don't get me wrong, I looove the new one.
Just a shame they didn't have it in lime green.





(above) Just a few of the oldmachines work