Monday, April 13, 2009

days off over easter

I went to mum & dad's to use ma's sewing machine the other day which is a pleasure to use, and several hours later I left with an almost complete item (from my new pattern book). Ma has an overlocker too which finishes edges off beautifully (thanks Ma for doing the overlocking :) ). All that was left was a slight adjustment at the back and the hem which I did by hand at home. I'm not over the moon about the top but for a first attempt in many many many years at sewing an item of clothing and finishing it - it was ok.


I do love the fabric, a cotton linen blend that I think will improve with a couple of washes - it's quite light so I think it hang nicer eventually.......

After making a little bag for bells I was asked by my little man "where's mine?", so after the attempt at sewing my top I whipped up this simple draw string bag in about 15 minutes.



I'm moments away from finishing the quilting on the 'space flight' quilt, then it's the binding - which I prepared earlier...


4 comments:

  1. I LOVE the top. I have a little passion for clothes at the moment also :) I think you, I and Leslie need to get together and discuss further - hehe

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  2. Hi Em, absolutely, that would be great.

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  3. I like the boldness of your quilting stitches, it makes it really stand out and makes a statement on your quilt. Your finished product is beautiful
    and I can understand why your son wants to sleep under this quilt for ever (later post read)
    Please tell me what type of thread you have used

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    1. Hi Monique, thank you for all your lovely comments, much appreciated. I used perle 8 thread on this one. Lisa.

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