... for answers I discovered a few reviews for this sort of basic machine. One review basically said to ‘forget shirring ... the direction of buying a gathering or walking foot but I think its just the machine. Anyway, after a short break to let my frustration subside (and a walk to ... the shops in the heat) I came back to the machine to attempt project #2 for the day. I managed to successfully make ...

... on techniques for hand and machine sewing. The techniques covered in the book are really extensive such as pin tucks, smocking, hems, adding snaps, princess seams, frills and ... , such as mitered corners, help refine your sewing skills. The machine-sewing ones are particularly helpful for me personally as I always need to know if I'm using the right presser foot or not. ...

... Knitting in public Knitting items for a wedding Knitting on a loom - I didn't know you COULD! Knitting smocking Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) Knitting to make money - Technically I ... with wool Knitting with your own hand-spun yarn Lace patterns Long Tail CO Machine knitting - That just seems to take all the fun out of it! Mittens: Cuff-up Mittens: Tip Down = meh. Moebius band ...

... in colour #126 / Paint Brush. In the book, this was tatted up and used as simulated smocking over fabric. I think it looks like an unusual bookmark. What do you think? I think there will be more bookmarks coming up. I am enjoying the Lizbeth threads and Mary Konior's patterns. Happiness!! Tomorrow I might be going to see a lady about a new sewing machine. We'll see how that goes ...

... a male how to knit Bobbles Knitting for a living Knitting with cotton Knitting smocking Dying yarn Steeks Knitting art Fulling/Felting Knitting with wool Textured ... I should be doing this) Long Tail CO Entrelac Knitting and purling backwards Machine knitting Knitting with self patterning/self striping/variegating yarn Stuffed toys Knitting with cashmere ...

Ok, I'm a woman obsessed with using all of the stitches on my new sewing machine! After saying in the last post that I wouldn't use the decorative stitches on my own clothes, well I did, but it is very discreet and doesn't look too bad at all... This is a fagoting stitch, used for smocking or some such thing (I actually don't know it's proper use!), but I sewed this along the ...

... , and a detachable body liner for all-season wear. It will take you through sun or rain, and it's machine washable for easy care. This coat truly will go with everything. Put it over these Revival pants from A K ... the trench coat. Made of a fine-gauge cotton knit, this dress features smocking at that empire waist for a perfect fit, and the Volcrom embroidery at front left hip and right rear ...

... simple appliqués to some cheap singlets (vests) to complete the look. It’s the first time I have used the machine blanket stitch, in the past I’ve always done satin stitch around my appliqué, but ... and check out that smile! Lights up my day! I used a pattern out of an old ‘Australian Smocking and Embroidery’ magazine as I find that their sizing tends to be pretty close to ...

We did not have a girl baby because I quilt. Okay, I used to quilt. But hey, I got my sewing machine set back up again this weekend so there is hope. The fact that my chosen sewing-related ... of desire to make floral bloomers or bonnets or whatever and cover them with ruffles and gathers and smocking. Thank you, universe, for not sending me a girl baby. I can only handle so much.

... ;m not sure where it's all going to go, but I really need to have it gone. Today I'm moving the cleaning machine on down the room to begin getting rid of some piles in the kitchen. Luckily I did a ... !! Hardanger makes such wonderful Christmas ornaments and I've started stitching a few. The smocking guild luncheon is this Saturday and I've really gotta find a lightning needle to ...