https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:56:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1148746 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 20:31:31 +0000 Linda 1148746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did, once upon a time, do some serious sewing -- sewed a couple of shirts for my husband, did a party dress for my first grandchild, and collected some fancy-dress patterns with the intent of making them.&nbsp; I took a couple of garment sewing classes at a local fine sewing store too.&nbsp; Life intervened, though, my Mom came to live with us and my sewing room evaporated.&nbsp; But also, I was discouraged at the difficulty of finding the combinations of pattern and fabric and notions I needed, to get the looks I was after.&nbsp; It was very disheartening to watch the fabric stores near me be taken over by bargain bins of lace or potholders!!</p> <p>I tried my hand too at some quilting, and made a few pillow covers from quilt blocks.&nbsp; I really enjoy sewing, but now I have such a backlog of alterations, I may be cursing my machine after a while! LoL.&nbsp; Still, I am thrilled to have her back, and pacing myself with the jobs.&nbsp; I hemmed up a pair of those fleecy pants so I can knock around in them in the evenings and not risk tripping.&nbsp; Now on to a pair of corduroy jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147976 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:29:22 +0000 Sarah A 1147976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great news. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147866 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:56:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1147866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>congratulations on getting your sewing pal back! Mine is in the shop, and while I have a back-up, I really miss my "main machine"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147835 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:26:40 +0000 Caro in Oz 1147835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147725 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:43:17 +0000 Alexandra 1147725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, six months without a sewing machine? Unimaginable! I'm glad your new cord is in and can't wait to see what you make. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147705 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:16:49 +0000 April 1147705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so impressed by anyone who can sew!</p> <p>Years ago, I donated my neglected machine to my son's school. &nbsp;It felt good at the time because one of the classrooms was really into sewing, but it's one of the very few things I have ever regretted giving away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147698 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:10:19 +0000 Anonymous 1147698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A woman after my own heart!!&nbsp; I don't know what I would do&nbsp;if mine packed up. I know it's my job, but also my hobby. Do you make from scratch too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/such-a-happy-day-sewing-machine-part-arrived#post-1147686 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:02:11 +0000 Linda 1147686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For about the past six months I've been without my Viking.&nbsp; The foot control got corroded, and I needed to identify, then order, its replacement, and then came to find I had to replace the cord connecting it to the machine too.</p> <p>After a series of mishaps, I was thrilled today to receive the new cord.&nbsp; I just celebrated by hemming a summer maxi dress.&nbsp; Obv, I have a backlog here to get through!&nbsp; </p> <p>Simple things, but it makes me really happy! </p>