thread: I've run out of excuses! What do I do now?

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Dec 2005
    In Bankworld with Barbara
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    Maybe you could just start with small, simple things - make a funky pillow case for the boys or even a book bag?

  2. #2
    Moderator

    Oct 2004
    In my Zombie proof fortress.
    6,449

    Head to Lincraft, they have a rack of free patterns for small projects. You might find some inspiration in there. I think they do have a pattern for a book bag (not that you really need one), there is also one for kiddie art smock.

    Just though, how about a table runner for Christmas?

  3. #3
    2013 BellyBelly RAK Recipient.

    May 2007
    Brisbane
    5,310

    Cloth pads? Thats how I started! I just looked up a few patterns, did something up, and went for it. It was a learning experience But bar the first two, I have 20 winged pads ranging from one layer two 3 layers, backed with PUL, and topped with micrrofleece.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    3,305

    i just started making a pink velvet dress for dd pattern less that flares out with hot pink velvet. I need to do the top tho make it into a corset like design in the back with ribbon straps. Made it with stretch crush velvet so she can have a tight dress or skirt. 4 equal panels and didn't sew the bottom up leaving it open and sewed in 4 triangles of material one is each and it looks good.

    try a making a pillow cover or hand bag or something?


    did you forget jazz'z dress leasha???? thats looks great!

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    South Eastern Suburbs, Vic
    6,054

    What do all those knobs on the machine do? I've forgotten? They just look confusing and ominous and make me feel bewildered. The only knob that I am familiar with is the one trying to figure out how to sew......

  6. #6

    Nov 2007
    Earth
    4,434

    Nelle, DON'T make a mans shirt as your first pattern! You may be slightly retarded like me and think 'How hard can a mans shirt be?!', but don't mistake me, they are flamin hard, and my McCalls 3 Hour Shirt has become a 4 Month Not Supposed To Close, Because That's Exactly What I Intended All Along Muscle Tee

  7. #7
    Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

    Jan 2005
    Funky Town, Vic
    7,070



    See if you can get to Spotlight for a course xoxoxo

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Mar 2006
    soon to be somewhere exotic
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    ring up where you bought the machine and ask them if they can run you through the machine again if you bring it in

    there are adult education classes for sewing, basic pattern making and the like

    I can't wait until I can start sewing again (when I get a sewing machine to replace my dead one)