tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post600168228311165663..comments2024-03-28T18:23:19.168-04:00Comments on {So Wonderful, So Marvelous}: Confession: I Am Afraid of My Sewing Machine.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00860206491925165997noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-15909591408243495162010-09-06T12:31:40.069-04:002010-09-06T12:31:40.069-04:00I know I'm reeeeeally late here, but I'm j...I know I'm reeeeeally late here, but I'm just across the street if you want bobbin help. I'm not fancy or an expert, but I am now confident in my bobbin-winding abilities. :) I also have a backup machine in my closet that I am an expert at, if we can't figure out your machine. <br /><br />Also, super excited to be referenced in the blog. :D<br /><br />BeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-75933927531295050022010-07-25T08:17:23.875-04:002010-07-25T08:17:23.875-04:00I am a sloppy sewer, but I don't care & I ...I am a sloppy sewer, but I don't care & I make my daughter clip all my loose threads. But I get the job done & just don't look too close. I'd get a bunch of fabric from a rag or give a way pile of clothes & just start sewing pieces together. After you are comfortable with that try a simple skirt. Straight lines are our friends ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08367995163923757545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-89808158005083123362010-07-24T13:37:34.003-04:002010-07-24T13:37:34.003-04:00Definitely give it a go! I got my first sewing mac...Definitely give it a go! I got my first sewing machine for Christmas from my parent's. I had never sewed before I got it. After getting a book and looking around at tutorials on the Internet, I've taught myself. I may not be the greatest, but it is a lot of fun...and that's all that matters!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05507600073839429986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-56505208267519490912010-07-23T09:40:41.839-04:002010-07-23T09:40:41.839-04:00I started with pillow cases. Straight sides, easy...I started with pillow cases. Straight sides, easy, and no closing up an opening after you stuff, like regular pillows. If your machine has a manual, use that for sure. I was constantly checking mine for a while and still do sometimes, if I'm doing something new. After that, I went to Halloween costumes. More complicated, but they only have to be worn once or twice and it doesn't matter what the inside looks like. Good luck!!Susie Ligmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-2922500419865776832010-07-21T13:53:20.235-04:002010-07-21T13:53:20.235-04:00I am right there with you! My sewing machine is s...I am right there with you! My sewing machine is still in the box, I even took a class at a local Jr. College and had to DROP OUT because it was too hard (even though it was a "beginner" class EVERYONE had experience and I couldn't even thread the bobbin!) My kids think we should send all of our things that need buttons sewn on etc. to my mom who lives 500 miles away. You are not alone!Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320301988472778051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-89823139112287255712010-07-21T12:39:34.754-04:002010-07-21T12:39:34.754-04:00i could have written this post. seriously, i have...i could have written this post. seriously, i have a brand new sewing machine that's been sitting dormant for four years...i get anxiety attacks when i look at it. but i REALLY want to use it and make cool things. but i get overwhelmed just looking at it. good luck!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184536619509769380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-14345389616293780162010-07-21T03:23:59.373-04:002010-07-21T03:23:59.373-04:00I sew...no I don't...OK yes I do, but I was a ...I sew...no I don't...OK yes I do, but I was a fashion designer so I had to. Get a bunch of scraps and practice - see what your machine can do. Pillows are easy to play with, so are tote bags.<br /><br />Some of the new machines scare me - so many buttons. My machine is like 20 years old and not too many gadgets - just does the job! Once you get the hang of it...you'll be off and running.Holly Lefevrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682463489134875301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-8786813316822300942010-07-20T22:24:32.256-04:002010-07-20T22:24:32.256-04:00You definitely need to learn! It's really not ...You definitely need to learn! It's really not that difficult or intimidating. First, follow Jen's advice about getting to know your machine (she's right, as usual). Then, use notebook paper to practice sewing straight lines. After that, try making some bunting (SUPER easy - it's just one big, long straight line!) and a pillow. You'll get the hang of it in no time!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544333730313582279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-38167675738237230202010-07-20T18:59:00.730-04:002010-07-20T18:59:00.730-04:00I am same. Mom gave me super nice machine and I h...I am same. Mom gave me super nice machine and I have sewn two pillows on it and then nothing.MommyLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288191448338432734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-44097921436969489152010-07-20T17:51:52.296-04:002010-07-20T17:51:52.296-04:00*They mean it when they say they don't make se...*They mean it when they say they don't make sewing machines like they used to.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972859225531865477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-15618374873447704532010-07-20T17:51:29.781-04:002010-07-20T17:51:29.781-04:00I sew with my mom on my grandmother's sewing m...I sew with my mom on my grandmother's sewing machine from 1920. They mean it when they say they don't sew like they used to. I'd pick a really easy project that only involves a straight line. I'm actually going to be making a kitchen rug with some cute fabric that I purchased recently. Something like that would be the perfect beginner's project.<br /><br />You don't suck at sewing; you just haven't tried yet! Seeing at how talented you are with everything else, I know you'll be a natural!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972859225531865477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-26092461019688196522010-07-20T17:42:59.690-04:002010-07-20T17:42:59.690-04:00i've been wanting to learn too!!!!!!i've been wanting to learn too!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007257842767272236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-35537887738335181262010-07-20T14:02:42.569-04:002010-07-20T14:02:42.569-04:00I can't sew a button. My husband has to do it ...I can't sew a button. My husband has to do it for me, or I take it to the tailor. I fail at housewifery, too.Jessica @ Wanting Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259936815744813817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-62907853408898956162010-07-20T11:44:52.973-04:002010-07-20T11:44:52.973-04:00just DO it. dive in. start with something simple...just DO it. dive in. start with something simple....and if you get stuck just google it, i learned a LOT from watching you-tube videos when i would get stuck on something.michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500190538913265130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-30737440212824945102010-07-20T11:36:19.233-04:002010-07-20T11:36:19.233-04:00If I had friends and family willing to sew for me,...If I had friends and family willing to sew for me, I'd leave mine in a box, too!Katie Olthoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530237661834412493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-2107434443139497432010-07-20T11:28:13.274-04:002010-07-20T11:28:13.274-04:00I SO wish I could sew. Oh wait but I don't eve...I SO wish I could sew. Oh wait but I don't even have a sewing machine to practice on :(@JessEscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564630921806580046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-69899502146141764702010-07-20T08:58:06.306-04:002010-07-20T08:58:06.306-04:00OMG ASH, you sew too??? Ugh. Damn it.OMG ASH, you sew too??? Ugh. Damn it.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860206491925165997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-24208462505062826972010-07-20T08:53:24.807-04:002010-07-20T08:53:24.807-04:00You must learn! And then you must learn to quilt ...You must learn! And then you must learn to quilt so that you can do block swaps with me (because now that I've figured out what brand of thread my machine likes, I love it, and it's made my sewing techniques SO much better)!<br /><br />Lots of people do pajama pants for their first project, but there are some really simple bags out in blogland that could work, too. I think my first project was a pillow. Just use easy fabric (cotton, not knit) for your first few projects. Do you have the manual for your machine (if not, see if you can find the pdf)? Between the manual and youtube, you can figure out all of the technical stuff. sew4home.com has great information about terminology (and also some great tutorials). <br /><br />DO IT!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813302279309343990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-568446000623056293.post-56849714888034672752010-07-20T08:41:35.755-04:002010-07-20T08:41:35.755-04:00Dude, you can do this. It really isn't hard on...Dude, you can do this. It really isn't hard once you start. Just get a book, with illustrations and start sewing. The first thing I did was a few pillows for the kids and then I wanted one of those cute shabby chic aprons so I made a bunch of those.<br /><br />Now go visit the library or Amazon and get your ass a book.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525854482650486213noreply@blogger.com