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Sunday 17 January 2016

Pure Experimental

I may not have had a blog post in a while but my thoughts have been with you and my sewing machine. In fact I have had the most wonderful birthday present (back in October) of an OVER LOCKER!!!!! Wow, I was so excited and scared all at the same time.

Using new equipment takes time to get to know it experiment a little or a lot. Well that in itself is challenging when sewing time has been limited. I thought I would very sensibly use a freebie pattern and fabric from the stash. In walks Simply sews Bela dress.


Being an experiment I didn't stick to any sewing rules, I didn't bother with a zip(it didn't need it with a knit fabric) Arm and hem lengths shortened, purely due to making so many mistakes or getting to grips with tensions and stitches.  I feel I have so much to learn, it was lovely using my sewing machine afterwards it felt so comfortable I knew it and what to do. So here is :


Having a over locker has put me so out of my comfort zone and felt rather scarred to use it. Having a stern talking to myself knows that a few smaller projects with room to learn is the only option, also to be brave, something I will have to practice! On the brighter side it has given me a pat on the back and made me acknowledged my sewing machine skills, and that even when totally to plan I love the opportunity to make, and really that is the main point!

My Makes Low Down

  1. To improve on : generally using a over locker.
  2. Didn't go to plan : hemming and shortening the sleeves
  3. What I love about it, the shape of the top half and the fabric
  4. Would I make it again ; no.










4 comments:

  1. Charlotte, so happy you got the new machine. Know that once you get used to it, your going to love it.
    Your dress is really pretty..Looks great on you. happy Sewing.

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    1. Thank you Judy, I think getting used to it will be a slow process. In some ways it doesn't matter as I'm having a lovely time sewing again.

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  2. Hi Charlotte! Happy New Year! Well done on taking the plunge with the overlocker. I used one once at a friends and it took some getting used to! Good luck with it, I hope you have lots of success.

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    1. Happy new year to you too! I'm hoping my success will grow. Thank you. X

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