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[inugrlrayn]

You know what would be really awesome? If my sewing machine didn't pick while I'm getting ready for a con and to do halloween costumes for Little Miss and such to finally bite the dust. On the downside, I totally just wasted most of my day off shopping for a new machine and then apparently running all of the errands ever. Happily, though, I am

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[nochick_fics]

It is inevitable that something will go wrong before a major event. I just had to buy a new GPS today since the one I was going to use bit the dust. :F

I'm glad you got one that you like and that the sewing (and subsequently, awesome Rayn cosplay) can commence. :D

[inugrlrayn]

Yeah, I feel like no project is complete until I injure myself, and no major event is allowed to commence without something going wrong. XD

[th0rns_n_r0ses]

Ooh, new sewing machine! I need a new one - mine's old as hell. What kind did you get?

[inugrlrayn]

It's a Singer Talent. Now that I've had the chance to use it, I'm totally in love. It's an awesome machine for the price.

[sharpwind]

[inugrlrayn]

My life is just a little bit better for that.

[ladyshadowphyre]

I envy your sewing skills. My sole triumph with my sewing machine has been to make a pillow case for my husband's travel pillow after the old one bit the dust.

[inugrlrayn]

Aww, well hey, everyone starts somewhere! I'm only decent at it now because I've been sewing for eleventy billion years and I used to run a cosplay business :F

[enemytosleep]

Sewing is something I've wanted to get into and haven't. Any recs for a potential beginner? Glad you were able to get a new machine the same day and will have time to work on your projects. :D

[inugrlrayn]

It depends on what kind of recs you're looking for. If you mean in terms of projects, I suggest starting with things like pillow cases and oven mitts that are great practice at sewing straight seams and corners without being overly complicated to put together. I also really like Simplicity's Sew Simple and It's So Easy patterns for beginners. The projects are a little more fun than pillow cases, and they're still really simple. That said, if you want help/advice on anything specific, I'm always happy to help!

[enemytosleep]

My gram taught me some basics back in the day, but I've never done anything with that knowledge other than fantasize about being able to alter clothes someday. I think if I ever find the time and space to start pursuing it, I'll know who to come crying to! XD

[inugrlrayn]

Oooh, well if you're making alterations to clothes that are already complete, you can largely do that with one of those little portable sewing machines. Singer makes a good beginner one, and.... I forget who else, but they're awesome if you're space limited and aren't doing anything with super tough fabrics. Like, I wouldn't suggest trying to sew through leather or make a pair of jeans with them, but they're generally good for tops/dresses/etc.