I sewed two pieces of fabric together using a zigzag stitch to make the collar longer.
I used this mesh fabric as a middle layer to increase the volume of the scarf.
My three stitched together pieces of fabric laid out, ready to be pinned together.
Three layers of fabric pinned together, with mesh in the middle.
Gather material while sewing.
Sewing ends together.
Sewed the ends together.
Finished ends.
The finished product.
Completed Ruffle Collar
Completed Collar.
I only sewed the material together once in the middle. I’m wondering if maybe I should do two more seams on each side to give the collar more structure. Right now it’s looking rather scarfy, which may make it more practical.
The blazer I sewed with my mother over Christmas.
- Blazer – Sewing Project
- Shirt – Toronto Spring Once of a Kind Show
- Jeans – Reitmans
This was my first sewing project on my new machine. I did the pipping by hand. I still need to make the buttonholes and put on the buttons.
Breakfast - Grilled banana and honey sandwich
I love Fabricland remnants.
I got these pieces of stretchy material for $4.50. You can find interesting stuff in the remnant bins. I’m thinking of making a shirt with this material, and I might have enough for a sleeveless dress. The material almost sparkles.
Alright, it’s official. I need a sewing machine. I haven’t used one since high school, and I thought I was content with my hand stitching, but you and Millie are just way too awesome with your projects – I must join in!
My first one which is old, I’m going to see if I can get a new pedal for it, because it’s a really good machine, and I got it for free. I bet you can find an alright used one for next to nothing somewhere. Get your mom to keep an eye out, she’s great at finding those sort of deals.
Yep, sewing machines are where it’s at. Mine’s a Janome, and I bought it… ten years ago? Still works wonderfully. You can probably find one cheaply, but if you’re pretty keen on sewing, I’d be wary of the cheap ones. A good, well made machine will last for ages (and probably with less maintenance!), and there’s plenty to be had at reasonable prices.
I have to figure out where to put it (which means finally organizing my apartment), but I love my mom’s so it’s something I’m considering. Or, I could use the original Singer that my great-great (any more greats, Mum?) grandmother took across the country in an ox-covered wagon. Think it still works.
Oh man, treadle machines! I have my grandmother’s in my mom’s garage, and I think it still works (though it’s missing a treadle belt). I really want to try it out, but getting it here is difficult, and I’m still in the “move once a year” stage of life :/
If you’re going to get something, let me know and I’ll list some things to consider/things I’d look for/etc. if you want.