by 123pizza on October 10, 2008
I was playing around on deli.cio.us and found out that I can subscribe to tags. So, I decided to see how it works. I subscribed to the tags of sewing and knitting.
This is soooo much easier finding sites about sewing or knitting. Today I want to share with you some of the things I would like to sew at some time. Speaking of which, I really ought to check out Hancock Fabrics’s web site to see what they have on sale this week.
How to whip stich - This is for Best Friend. She knows how to sew but doesn’t know how to whip stitch. Me, when I needed to sew something it was always using a whip stitch because that’s all I knew.
Ironing Board Cover - My ironing board cover is about to bite the dust.
Machine Quilting 101 - I’m thinking about making a quilt for my bed and these instructions are wonderful. I think I might actually be able to do this.
Reversible Patchwork Bag - I think this bag would be excellent to make before I start on my quilt. This would give me practice and a chance to see if I really have the patience to see the quilt from start to finish.
by 123pizza on September 26, 2008
Today I’d like to share Skip To My Lou with you. Skip To My Lou was introduced to me from Scribbit when she posted about making Indiana Jones bull whips.
Skip To My Lou is an excellent web site with lots of craft and sewing ideas. The following are a few of my favorites:
- How To Make a Duct Tape Bull Whip - We did this and the kiddos LOVED it! Oh my! This was a fun project. The boys were ecstatic that we were actually going to make bull whips. They had fun and played for hours with them.
- Crayon Roll Holder - I fell in love with this crayon roll and can’t wait to make it. I would like to make a special one for each of my kiddos. Then when we need to take an entertainment bag, they each have their own roll and won’t be fighting about not sharing crayons. I think for the older two, I might put colored pencils in it. (I might also have to adjust the pattern for that…but I think I can figure that part out.)
- Useful things made pretty - I am in love with the journals! With Christmas around the corner these are excellent ideas for the writers in your family. (Be sure to scroll down to see the journals with the pen holders.)
- Tutu Tutorial - I love tutu’s and didn’t realize that making one could be so simple. I can’t wait to make this for my sweet princess.
- Lunch Bags - I love these bags! I haven’t decided if I am going to make these for my son’s teachers or make them for myself. Heck, I guess I could do both. I have been keeping my eye out at the fabric store for the one that screams “Make Me!” I haven’t found it yet, but these bags are always in the back of my mind whenever I am there.
I just noticed that I used the word love in every single craft. Hmm, I guess you could say I really like Skip To My Lou. She has excellent ideas. You should go over there and check her out.
by 123pizza on September 15, 2008
This is the sewing machine I use to wind bobbins. I would sew with it but for some reason the needle keeps getting stuck. I don’t know what to do about that. It’s my favorite sewing machine because I love the color and the sticker. I had to look online for instructions on how to thread it. The internet is my friend.
This is the sewing machine I’ve been using to sew. My sister-in-law gave it to me because she couldn’t get it to work. Neither could I because I couldn’t figure out how to thread it. I couldn’t find instructions online. My mother-in-law took it in to get it worked on and ordered a manual for it. The manual has become my friend.
Both machines work together to accomplish my sewing. I don’t really know how to sew. I remember bits and pieces from junior high Home Ec and that’s about it. I try to follow the guide by the foot and sew a line. That’s about it.
How about you? Do you sew?
