New thread arrived so I could play with the double needle set up on the sewing machine. It’s a bit tricky on knits. The bobbin thread has to be loose to allow for a little stretch, though I find that the hem gathers once the fabric is stretched. It’s not ideal so I’m looking forward…
Tag: fabric
{ shorties }
I was so so excited to try this tutorial on using a blind hem foot on the serger that I attempted it on a weeknight! The fabric is a GOTS 100% certified organic cotton from fabric.com. Since I prewash all my fabric the moment it arrives, I’m able to pull it out to sew when…
{ mail }
Lots of opening boxes this week! My new serger arrived. After much research and debate, I ordered the Brother 1034D. Originally, I wanted a combination serger and coverstitch machine. But, the most reasonable one I found was $600. Since I haven’t sewn in nearly 2 years, my thinking is to start on an affordable machine…
{ a fabric shop hop }
Friday afternoon browsing the local paper, I spotted the Austin Fabric Shop Hop. It was a scavenger hunt type event that lead you to four local fabric stores to enter a drawing. Fingers crossed! My favorite fabrics were at The Cloth Pocket. Their current cotton prints are beautiful and trendy. I can’t wait for an excuse…
{ “make it work” or stalking tim gunn }
Hello from New York City!! Yesterday, with a budget of would-I-rather-eat-dinner-or-buy-fabric and a time limit of 30 minutes, I raced into Mood. My watch did go off at the 30 minute mark so I could marvel at the speed of the Project Runway contestants… and then I resumed browsing for another hour or so. The store…