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

[nou]

What fabric is your summer shirt made from? I have a lightweight linen summer top and a double gauze summer top, but it seems hard to get sufficiently lightweight linen in a colour I like (this one is light green, which is acceptable but not optimal) and the double gauze was a pain and a half to sew.

Would love to see a photo of your quilt if you have one handy.

I am also not a 101-level sewer but I love talking about sewing so I’m glad sewers of other levels are also welcome here.

Re: featuring: [other] bobbin winding

[yhlee]

I mean. (a) As a 001-level sewer, I'm not sure I-the-mod could tell the difference between "beginner with some experience vs. 1337 SKILZ!!!" ;) (b) WE NEED Y'ALL'S HELP ;)

For example, my friend storme is probably busy/lurking but they're an expert tailor. :p

Honestly if it's sewing-related at all (or even allied things like bobbin lace!) and you're not spamming the comm 200 times a day with different individual top-level posts, it's fine. :)

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.)