well, this past week I had a live model at my house. She wanted to try on everything and was not happy to find a bunch of my clothes were too small for her. She is 5 with a tummy so the bigger clothes fir her there but not in other places. I know I've posted the clothes but they look different on a kid. (sorry if they are big, I tried to go with photobucket but had the hardest time uploading them.)
My never posted 60's mod dress using open of my vintage patterns. Simple but cute.
I know it's too big but she loved it anyways. Until it got itchy in the top. I'll have to find a way to fix that. Another vintage patter, 50's this time.
I still have not sew the button holes..... I know I'm procrastinating..... and the shoulders are off on her but so is the top. It should be like a collar around the neck, not lying flat at the neckline but her neck is too short and chubby from her being so little. The pattern calls for rick-rack along all edges of the green but I could not find the right color so I went without, I though it looks nice anyways.
This one really needs the buttons to look right. The sash was also up way higher than it should be in the front photo.
I have had the most interesting day...
After reading here about the sewing machine at the estate sale in Dover, I talked to DH and on a whim called the woman running the sale and left a message saying that I could not get there for the sale (ended at 2 today ..this was 1..) but was interested int eh sewing machine...and asked if I could come see it Sun. She called me back and it had not sold, so said I could come tomorrow to check it out.
Went by my moms and was telling her about this..and she hands over to me ANOTHER singer she had before she got her computerized brother...I didnt even look to see the model..just lugged it to the car
This evening, I get a call from the lady who's husbands aunt was the seamstress whos estate was for sale...she said she went to check to see if the machine was in working order, and the cord was broken...BUT she has another of the same model that was her MILs...(seamstress' sister) that is in much better condition, runs perfect and I can have it, all the attachments etc for the same price. I am going to her house tomorrow after lunch to pick it up.
So i now have 4...yes 4 sewing machines
Happy Canada Day
so, I'm torn. Do i want a nice shiny bright new machine with a free arm for all my sleeves or do I want to go vintage with a nice Slant-O-Matic
I do use my free arm on my Mother's machine a lot so I don't know what I'd do without one.
I want to ask the Ebay seller about priority shipping but there is no way to contact them.
"We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing."
I really like it but I can't even contact them to ask about changing shipping. They are offering Parcel Post for $40 but when I calculate shipping from their state to mine, It would be $32 for priority. I want to ask about insurance on it. Would you buy from them ?
she just wants something to stitch quilt blocks together..so I will give her the brother I got once I get Rosie up and running...I dont think I need 5 sewing machines....
Since she was born in 1942, my MIL suggested the name..so I present "Rosie"
her gorgeous faceplate
box of accessories and feet..that I have NO idea how to use...yet
I took better pics with my regular camera..but cannot find the cord so sorry for the less than stellar ipad pics..
She needs a serious cleaning, there is a lot of dust and lint and some rust on her ...I am a little scared to open the faceplate and see whats in there, but I sent D~ a PM plead for some help on where to start.
Its in a cabinet that is in very nice condition, and came with a stool that needs its cushion replaced, and the whole thing smells (as my DD9 put it )"like basement" just that sort of stale musty smell, but she runs and there is no visible wear to the wiring, it is still soft and flexible, so my fingers are crossed that with a bit of work I can have her cleaned up and shining and use her as my main machine...
My MIL was here today and she has some machine at home she bought herself that she think does some embroidery, but after using it 2times she messed up the bobbin or something and gave up. She said if I can get it running..its mine
She is beautiful!!!! I can't wait to see her when you get her all cleaned up!
And, I love the name. Most of my mother-in-law's family called her Rosie.
Beautiful!!! I'm quite sure D~ has links to all her sewing machine restoration sites on her ptr. I do know the wiring has to be changed if it hasn't been already -- even if it works it will not be grounded. I think cleaning with baking soda should help get rid of the smell your dd so admires -- check with D first though!Since she was born in 1942, my MIL suggested the name..so I present "Rosie"
her gorgeous faceplate
box of accessories and feet..that I have NO idea how to use...yet
I took better pics with my regular camera..but cannot find the cord so sorry for the less than stellar ipad pics..
She needs a serious cleaning, there is a lot of dust and lint and some rust on her ...I am a little scared to open the faceplate and see whats in there, but I sent D~ a PM plead for some help on where to start.
Its in a cabinet that is in very nice condition, and came with a stool that needs its cushion replaced, and the whole thing smells (as my DD9 put it )"like basement" just that sort of stale musty smell, but she runs and there is no visible wear to the wiring, it is still soft and flexible, so my fingers are crossed that with a bit of work I can have her cleaned up and shining and use her as my main machine...
My MIL was here today and she has some machine at home she bought herself that she think does some embroidery, but after using it 2times she messed up the bobbin or something and gave up. She said if I can get it running..its mine
Since she was born in 1942, my MIL suggested the name..so I present "Rosie"
her gorgeous faceplate
box of accessories and feet..that I have NO idea how to use...yet
I took better pics with my regular camera..but cannot find the cord so sorry for the less than stellar ipad pics..
She needs a serious cleaning, there is a lot of dust and lint and some rust on her ...I am a little scared to open the faceplate and see whats in there, but I sent D~ a PM plead for some help on where to start.
Its in a cabinet that is in very nice condition, and came with a stool that needs its cushion replaced, and the whole thing smells (as my DD9 put it )"like basement" just that sort of stale musty smell, but she runs and there is no visible wear to the wiring, it is still soft and flexible, so my fingers are crossed that with a bit of work I can have her cleaned up and shining and use her as my main machine...
My MIL was here today and she has some machine at home she bought herself that she think does some embroidery, but after using it 2times she messed up the bobbin or something and gave up. She said if I can get it running..its mine
I've been a lurker for a while... drooling over everyone's creations! I'll figure out my photobucket password tomorrow but today, I actually sewed something! My older daughter tie-dyed some shirts for her little sisters in an arts camp and I turned them into t-shirt dresses (with help from my Auntie Ann). I've printed out the instructions for HeatherSue's applique and that's my next thing to learn tomorrow. Thank you all so much for being such an inspiration!!! I can't wait to learn more and have something cute to post, too
I can't wait to see your tshirt dresses. Good luck with the applique, I keep saying I am going to learn and I never take the time. 
perhaps at some point I will actually SEW something!
I've been a lurker for a while... drooling over everyone's creations! I'll figure out my photobucket password tomorrow but today, I actually sewed something! My older daughter tie-dyed some shirts for her little sisters in an arts camp and I turned them into t-shirt dresses (with help from my Auntie Ann). I've printed out the instructions for HeatherSue's applique and that's my next thing to learn tomorrow. Thank you all so much for being such an inspiration!!! I can't wait to learn more and have something cute to post, too
Since she was born in 1942, my MIL suggested the name..so I present "Rosie"
her gorgeous faceplate
box of accessories and feet..that I have NO idea how to use...yet
I took better pics with my regular camera..but cannot find the cord so sorry for the less than stellar ipad pics..
She needs a serious cleaning, there is a lot of dust and lint and some rust on her ...I am a little scared to open the faceplate and see whats in there, but I sent D~ a PM plead for some help on where to start.
Its in a cabinet that is in very nice condition, and came with a stool that needs its cushion replaced, and the whole thing smells (as my DD9 put it )"like basement" just that sort of stale musty smell, but she runs and there is no visible wear to the wiring, it is still soft and flexible, so my fingers are crossed that with a bit of work I can have her cleaned up and shining and use her as my main machine...
My MIL was here today and she has some machine at home she bought herself that she think does some embroidery, but after using it 2times she messed up the bobbin or something and gave up. She said if I can get it running..its mine
ALMOST ONE MONTH OUT!!! 
Love the Minnie dress and I don't think anyone will notice the black under the yellow when your DD is wearing the dress. Next time you can try to use two layers of the lighter fabric or put a piece of interfacing under the light fabric before you use it on the applique. Your fab-5 inspiried collection is so cute. Love the t-shirt you did for this one.Hi all! Will come back in a minute and get quotes, but just wanted to share pictures of what I've finished the past two nights.
First up, a pink Minnie dress made from the Create Kid's Couture Slim Fit Peasant Dress. The lighting was not ideal the night I worked on it, so I'm kind of bummed that the black Minnie head shows through the yellow bow and casts a funny shadow. I don't think there is any way to fix that, so I'll just try to ignore it!
And then last night I finished the applique for the Daisy Inspired Fab Five outfit. This joins the Minnie and Mickey sets I've already posted (still need to finish the Donald shirt). In hindsight, I wish that I had chosen some other color besides yellow to do the contrast for the head. Other than that, this applique is the best one I have done yet.
I also have a question for those who have done the hand applique: Did you use a special open toed or clear foot when doing them? Right now I am using my regular zig-zag foot and things are turning out okay, but I sort of feel like I'm sewing blind half the time and because I'm focusing on such a small area, my eyes get super fatigued and I have to keep stopping and letting them rest. I guess I'm wondering if using an open toed or clear foot would solve either of these problems. thanks!
Sunshine
Bummer about the box being missing. It will probably turn up as soon as you order a new one. In any case, I can't wait to see your creations (even if they have lots of Mickey heads).
Hi all! Will come back in a minute and get quotes, but just wanted to share pictures of what I've finished the past two nights.
First up, a pink Minnie dress made from the Create Kid's Couture Slim Fit Peasant Dress. The lighting was not ideal the night I worked on it, so I'm kind of bummed that the black Minnie head shows through the yellow bow and casts a funny shadow. I don't think there is any way to fix that, so I'll just try to ignore it!
And then last night I finished the applique for the Daisy Inspired Fab Five outfit. This joins the Minnie and Mickey sets I've already posted (still need to finish the Donald shirt). In hindsight, I wish that I had chosen some other color besides yellow to do the contrast for the head. Other than that, this applique is the best one I have done yet.
I also have a question for those who have done the hand applique: Did you use a special open toed or clear foot when doing them? Right now I am using my regular zig-zag foot and things are turning out okay, but I sort of feel like I'm sewing blind half the time and because I'm focusing on such a small area, my eyes get super fatigued and I have to keep stopping and letting them rest. I guess I'm wondering if using an open toed or clear foot would solve either of these problems. thanks!
Sunshine
She must have been cared for better than i could have hoped for! Even the faceplate and back plate which I thought were rusted..came super shiny silver after a quick soak and scrub with a soft cloth..they were just tarnished..not rusty. The only place with some actual rust is the center of the hand wheel..and thats just cosmetic. I already know I dont want to make her pristine...shes a lady with a history and I plan to leave some evidence of that...but i was amazed how clean she came!
I do plan to rewire the motor, or I should say have it rewired...and there is a broken "brush cap" made out of bakelite on the motor..but googling that shows its an easy fix. 
