OHHHH MYYY GOSSSHHHH

LOOK at what my Hubby bought me on the weekend, I woke up from a mid morning nap to find this baby in my car:)


EEEEPPP.. I may have already made a little teeny buba dress (nooo not for me).. . and a Garden Party dress.. anddd planning on sewing when I get home... exciting much?

Advice

Hi All,

I would like some advice on possibly starting an Etsy shop.. any advice you can offer really..
Thinking of selling..

- Cushions
- Baby clothes
- Homewares
- Hmm other things? Hah

Not really sure how/where to start, what I would need to know/do/have, if I should even consider it?
Any advice/comments would be great :)

Thanking you in advance x

My first Gertie

This face pretty much sums up how I feel about this top....
It's the new Butterick pattern by Gertie, B5895..
I'm just not really sure if it's me, or if it's something I would (should) make again.. Hmm.
Don't get me wrong, I love the style and the overall look of the top, just maybe not on me?
For one thing it is extremely short, I mean look at that guts.. ahh sorry guys (ps..that scar is from naked ironing, idiot)

I knew it would be on the shortish side, just didn't realise it would show my entire stomach.
Sorry I didn't get many pics of it actually on me, I was in a rush...and then to drunk...
On the plus side it made me realise I need more high waisted items, which I why this Gorgeous Skirt is next on my to make list :)
I think relating to the construction of the top I effed it up somehow, because the collar at the back didn't end up matching as it should have, which also made the facing sit weirdly, so I had to kind of wing it and try to fix it the best I could.. hmmm..

Again the buttonholes are a bit dodgy, due to the fact I haven't done many, and I blame my machine..
Speaking of machines, the hubby and I went sussing on Saturday and got a 40 minute tutorial on this little beauty that I have since been dreaming about every hour... *sigh*

Let me know what you think, about the top and/or the machine if you've heard any reviews ;)

Disqus

Eeep.. I tried to install Disqus so I can get back to people.. but not sure that it worked. It looks like you can't comment and my comments have disappeared? :( Whattt theee...

Sewing Machine Recommendations

Hi there,

I am looking for any sewing machine recommendations.. I think it's getting to about that time for me to trade up.
But I'm not really sure what to look for? Good models/brands?
I currently work on a Singer 7105, which is fairly old and doesn't really have functions which I use, apart from straight stitch and occasionally zig zag :)
Also I live in Adelaide Australia, so I would need to research the servicing capabilities etc.. but would love any recommendations/suggestions on what to look out for, because I'm pretty clueless..

 

 

Thanking you in advance :)