Comment by Nissa Gadbois on September 6, 2011 at 11:00am

Had to frog my current project because I made the wrong size. And in the meantime, decided that I'd like to try something different.  

 

That's often how it goes with me.  And of course, the yarn companies are happy because that usually means I need to purchase MORE yarn. :)

 

 

Comment by Nissa Gadbois on October 11, 2011 at 10:11am

I'm working my way through a bag of gifted fabrics. What I make from it is a complete surprise.  What are you working on this week?

Comment by Nissa Gadbois on October 26, 2011 at 2:30pm

I wanted to share a new link for sewing patterns.  They are absolutely adorable - very old fashioned and simple to sew up.  I plan on getting several for my family.

 

Citronille

 

The instructions are in French, but for experienced seamstresses, this shouldn't present a problem.  Construction principles don't change.  Prices are in Euro.

Comment by Nissa Gadbois on December 12, 2011 at 9:24pm

Erinn,

I saw your post in my inbox, but I can't find it here on the forum.  Collars are tricky. I can try to walk you through it if you still need help.  So much easier in person, but maybe we can figure it out virtually, or over the phone.

Comment by Erinn Klatt on December 13, 2011 at 9:44am

Yes, in person would be best!  I did work and work and work at it after the kids went to bed.  I figured it out, but really don't love how it came out.  Specifically, the instructions had me clip a flap to sew over the back neck seam.  I think its cumbersome and not as smooth as if I had carefully stitched it all down from collar end to end.  But... looking at the link you posted above, I love the boys jammies without the collar!  LOL!  I am proud to have stuck it out and have learned a lot... especially to avoid collars.  :)

Comment by Nissa Gadbois on December 13, 2011 at 10:19am

There are things I have learned to avoid over the years.  Machine button holes for one.  They never turn out as beautifully as hand-sewn ones.  And I do a lot of hand-hemming on fancy dresses, baptismal gowns, etc.

Zippers are handy, but I try to devise an alternate closure when I can.  They're not always the prettiest finish to a garment.

Comment by Erinn Klatt on December 13, 2011 at 11:33am

What is your suggestion for button holes?  Marking, cutting, whip stitching?  Or do you use a different order?  I've never used the button holer on this machine.  I bought a used singer when my kennmore started acting up. 

Comment by Nissa Gadbois on December 13, 2011 at 11:55am

Yes, except I would use a buttonhole or blanket stitch.  Alternately, mark the h***, place a piece of braid and couch into place, then cut the h***.  I think it's a good idea to place a piece of fusible web in between the layers before sewing and cutting the h***.  It helps check fraying.  

You could also do a bound buttonhole, which looks really nice, especially on jammies.  They're tricky, but look fantastic.

Comment by Erinn Klatt on December 16, 2011 at 8:47am

I found this nice tutorial.  http://artbeautyandwell-orderedchaos.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-ma...

This also seems like one of the best machine tutorials.  Perhaps a sewing class at the farm Nissa in the new year !  :)

http://craftzine.com/101/sewing101_buttonholes/

Comment by Erinn Klatt on December 16, 2011 at 8:53am

These instructions indicate that to make hand sewn buttonholes you need to use a special thread - buttonhole twist and a liquid fray check.  Any advice?  Will regular thread do?

http://www.afashionablestitch.com/2011/inspiring_me/how-to-make-han...

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