This looks very suspicious to me…particularly since my sewing machine conked out on Sunday! Had a fit is more like it – threw a part and grew a bulge in the housing! So weird. Actually, I take very good care of my sewing machines. I think that sewing on a very basic machine for 6 – 8 hours a day pretty much explains its demise 🙂 It was worn out.
What is a sewist to do? Why, order a new machine of course! It’s coming today, a Singer Quantum Stylist 9960. Super excited. It has lots of stitches and gadgets and things for me to explore 🙂 And I expect it will last a bit longer than my last machine.
Meanwhile…a project for Priss the IKEA SY- the Keyka Lou clutch with inset zipper! I downloaded the pattern and purchased the colorful set of 12″ zippers from Pink Chalk.
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Kanji Keepsake Calico, JoAnns Shelburne Calico Gardens. red dot, Windham Fabrics |
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American Jane Petit Poulet Stripe, Moda Fabrics |
I love your clutch too – I have some material with asian symbols on it so hopefully there will be some leftovers to copy this idea.
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Hi Mary! I am having such a good time…had no idea what a difference there is between a 'low-end' machine and one that is a bit more of an investment. It almost sews itself! What a joy. Clutch would look great with your Tilton jacket. Talk about cool…
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Thanks for the link to Brother – they are nice machines. The model shown looks a lot like my IKEA, which is a fun little machine for travel and backup.
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I love this clutch—the Japanese motif is so cool. Lucky lady to get a whole new machine!! Have a delightful time getting acquainted with it.
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You really do need a new sewing machine. BTW, nice clutch!
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Too cute!!
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Lyd…as always, your work is the “bomb”!!
Love this clutch….I want
to be on your
gift list!! xoxo Lj
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Wow I love these. I've never sewn a zippered bag but I might have to give it a go..
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