thejennigirl

I sewed a tie (as opposed to bowties, and knitted one 5 years ago — very Mad Men/ 80’s britpop!) as part of my son’s uniform — what they call “full uniform” for Mass days. I riffed off the Purl tutorial, adding a fun bright orange lining to offset the boring required navy outer, and changing the order of steps a little so I could machine-sew…[Read more]

I sewed a tie (as opposed to bowties, and knitted one 5 years ago — very Mad Men/ 80’s britpop!) as part of my son’s uniform — what they call “full uniform” for Mass days. I riffed off the Purl tutorial, adding a fun bright orange lining to offset the boring required navy outer, and changing the order of steps a little so I could machine-sew…[Read more]

creeping on your post to say YAAAY for the new book being available soon @Liesl!

A third vote here! I have had great success with Jalie patterns — they fill in for dd’s dancewear needs when o+S won’t do! I have tried 3 of their patterns thus far (I make them up with spandex remnants I get in the NY Garment district) — the sizing is all in one from toddler to adult 16 so I just trace it in really good light. Dd has a small…[Read more]

i have made this in a light cotton madras plaid; as a swim cover-up I can see it in crinkle or double gauze or ramie.

The pattern was rated “advanced”
The truth of it may be enhanced
The instructions were vague
They came from the Hague
Via Portugal, Norway and France

There are sequins all over the rug

The invitation says “under the sea”
I’m not sure it’s intended for me.
But I’ll dress as a fish
And I’ll come if I wish
With my date, The Anemone

The pattern was rated “advanced”

@purplevann1 if you really only want to hem t-shirts then my suggestion is to get familiar with a twin needle and woolly nylon. It will be almost free compared to coverstitch, dead easy to change thread colour and saves having to store another machine.
Or buy yourself something shiny 🙂

The invitation says “under the sea”
I’m not sure it’s intended for me.
But I’ll dress as a fish

I’ve just made a long journey home
And the dishwasher’s all full of foam.
The kids squirted Dawn…
In the house and the lawn
They must have their father’s genome

The invitation says “under the sea”

I had a problem like this too and brought it to my dealer. On mine there’s a switch, in the area below the knife blade, that moves up and down to move a finger underneath the needle. If it’s down by accident it breaks my needles.

I had a problem like this too and brought it to my dealer. On mine here is a switch, in the area below the knife blade that moves up and down and moves a finger underneath the needle. If it’s down by accident it breaks my needles.

Well, it’s bent then. What a pain.

Have a go if you feel confident too.

My pleasure @joanholt

@spinny, Thank you!

She loves that dress and is wearing it for a second season *bonus*

The chest measurement is a great place to start, at least you know it will do up!

Babies come is all shapes and sizes. I made this https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/5018893031/in/album-72157625264790776/ for my now 7 year old and her baby sister (not 2)…[Read more]

Hallo @hannahjosie, this is the bit where you have an internet random giving advice so take it with care 😉

I had a similar problem with a second hand overlocker (serger) I purchased.
I hope I am not stating the obvious but change your needle just in case that is bent.

As my machine was second hand and we live in the country (no repair place) I…[Read more]

I hope it worked for you @joanholt

Hi @spinny , I have only made the largest size http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/lovely-girl.html and I had to add a few inches to make it hit my daughters knees and she is short to average height.

The petite nature of your daughter may have resulted in the fit?

Better too long 🙂

I would just shorten it, if its causing…[Read more]