status report!

[yhlee]

I practiced with my sewing machine for the first time since my lesson last week. I had to download the manual for my Janome Magnolia 7318 (guess who cannot remember where the print one went) but it's still magic that it winds the bobbin for you. I wound SO MANY bobbins (probably very badly) for my mom. :)

Today's report is:
Me: Huh, I was great at sewing accurately and straight as a beginner, but right now it's ALL OVER THE PLACE and the tension feels weird?

Also me, five minutes later: OH. THE PRESSER FOOT WAS UP. :facepalm: :p

I'm hoping to practice some more and then book a "reading patterns, how do??" lesson Fair Fit Studio (Baton Rouge, Louisiana, local to me) as I loved the instructor's "baby steps n00b sewing machine 101, how do??" lesson. :D And then maybe I can destroy some innocent cheap muslin trying to sew a thing. :D

What are y'all working on, or hoping to try in January?

Comments

Re: featuring: [other] bobbin winding

[rugessnome]

It's just basic cotton fabric; I'm pretty sure it's from what Joann markets as their "Keepsake Calico" line. Not necessarily the optimal selection for summer wear, or very fashionable, just something sort of lightweight to offer protection while doing yard work or gardening.

(I don't have a photo of the quilt currently; I might take one when I either have all the rows together or the top entirely together.)