Hello All!
We talked a few posts back at the possibility of me doing some sewing. My husband brought the old Singer up, and I found a place which had been occupied and was now open. So it's up..and running...
I have a few sewing questions....I am sew challenged. I've done some, not alot of sewing, is it supposed to be relaxing?
I got the fabric cut, and managed to at least sew the 2 90" pieces together to form a tube. I got tired, there was some seam ripping which needed to go on.. Oh bother!
I bought material at least 4 or 5 years ago intending to do something with it. We were in Amish Country at the fabric store. I may make make a pillow with the remaining, ambitiously cautious.
TENSION1
Which causes me some undue tension. My little machine does NOT hum along....sometimes
is sticks and sews in the same place, all bunched up..😒 What causes that? This machine is from the '50's, I can't say it's been overused...so it is still in pretty good shape. I think I need some or at least one of the little felt things which goes around the thread holder.
But what about tension, what should it be set at.? 0? Sometimes, the thread winds around the holder and that could be part of the problem...I will see if JoAnn's is open today, I heard that Micheals was.
Essential business? I guess it depends on who you ask.
You'll laugh when you see how simple this pattern is. My MIL had this pattern, she paid .25 for it somewhere, or got it from somebody who did. It took me a minute to figure it out, I may re write the pattern so I can read it the way it is done, for me in case in another 5 years I may want to make another one. 😄
Stay well !
5 comments:
Hi Faith,
Your stitch length is typically set at 2 (less for buttonholes, more for basting.) You need to have the same thread in needle and bobbin. Tension- I have more ?s before I can answer - will try emailing you so don't clog up your beautiful blog :-)
2 it is for now. thank you. I could not find at JoAnn's yes they are open, the little rings which go round the spool holder. I bought some pretty felt, and will see that may correct my problem. Thank you.
So glad Lady Locust can help you!!!
I have done Jiffy sewing... But my machine, is a complete UN-known, to me!!!!!!!!!! -chuckle-
But you did find a place to put it, as I said, you would. -smile-
🌸Gentle hugs🌸
I laughed when I read your question about sewing being possibly relaxing!!! I have tried to learn to sew, even took some basic lessons. I'm afraid I just don't have the talent for it. I do hope others more savvy than I will be able to give you the help you need to make your sewing go along with no problems. Good Luck.
At times it can be relaxing, but this last little while as my good machine seems to be acting up, it has been more of a challange. All I can say is thank heavens I have more than one machine.
God bless.
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