I bought a sewing machine (over six months ago) and just started using it yesterday.
I took it out of the box on Wednesday when my friend Jennifer came over for a little tutorial. We got everything threaded and then realized the needle was broken. I bought some new needles, bobbins, a yard stick (which is not straight so will be returned) a rotary mat (a small one, those suckers are expensive!), and a rotary cutter--which I call the mini-pizza cutter--yesterday.
Last night I got everything set up and just started practicing on some scrap bits of fabric. The whole process is very nerve racking. I've cut some fabric for two pillows but I don't feel confident enough to actually start sewing the pieces together. I've also been watching videos on youtube for some extra visual assistance. It's taking me forever to figure out the right settings for seam width, line spacing, feed dog, foot presser, etc.
To some of my friends this is easy peasy but it's all SOOOO intimidating. Tonight I'm going to try and work with the reverse stitching lever. Jeff, who will now be known as the master-of-bobbins, wound these for me.
Winding and loading the bobbin is something I'm just not grasping at the moment. Most of my near future projects will work fine with white thread (and that's what I have on hand). On the project list is: 3 pillows, a rectangular tapestry, a small gym bag, and a valance or roman shade (or neither--they seem scary). I was in near tears of frustration last night so lets hope for more zen moments in the future. Deep breaths Erin, deep breaths.
I took it out of the box on Wednesday when my friend Jennifer came over for a little tutorial. We got everything threaded and then realized the needle was broken. I bought some new needles, bobbins, a yard stick (which is not straight so will be returned) a rotary mat (a small one, those suckers are expensive!), and a rotary cutter--which I call the mini-pizza cutter--yesterday. 
Last night I got everything set up and just started practicing on some scrap bits of fabric. The whole process is very nerve racking. I've cut some fabric for two pillows but I don't feel confident enough to actually start sewing the pieces together. I've also been watching videos on youtube for some extra visual assistance. It's taking me forever to figure out the right settings for seam width, line spacing, feed dog, foot presser, etc. 
To some of my friends this is easy peasy but it's all SOOOO intimidating. Tonight I'm going to try and work with the reverse stitching lever. Jeff, who will now be known as the master-of-bobbins, wound these for me. 
Winding and loading the bobbin is something I'm just not grasping at the moment. Most of my near future projects will work fine with white thread (and that's what I have on hand). On the project list is: 3 pillows, a rectangular tapestry, a small gym bag, and a valance or roman shade (or neither--they seem scary). I was in near tears of frustration last night so lets hope for more zen moments in the future. Deep breaths Erin, deep breaths.
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I admire you for trying, I have no idea how to operate one of those thingamigies, but I am impressed and cheering on your attempts!
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