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My Vintage Sewing WorldMKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-34837793878594586682024-01-12T17:57:00.004-05:002024-01-17T14:44:03.068-05:00Pinwheel Quilt, Here I Go Again<p> This is short and sweet just to say I had to try this one more time, and with a much smaller project </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEKKwX_IZmtaUeEWb-0GP7s_OtBcJZsidCnhyphenhyphen9dRrWb9NTdoE5Mst4_strRzruEaF6N-1x53Q6iGgYqLi-bbZrRTiwuW_Gk5hfcHxfT9O70a7-SR9w_190CYtdJmP3a-DiKwPvPHy_v4uR4ehHdJ0yhFhGL0IW7vgx-0GscBU43nWKasFUFKrnxOaDVkr/s1194/pinwheel%20quilt%20pieces.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="950" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuEKKwX_IZmtaUeEWb-0GP7s_OtBcJZsidCnhyphenhyphen9dRrWb9NTdoE5Mst4_strRzruEaF6N-1x53Q6iGgYqLi-bbZrRTiwuW_Gk5hfcHxfT9O70a7-SR9w_190CYtdJmP3a-DiKwPvPHy_v4uR4ehHdJ0yhFhGL0IW7vgx-0GscBU43nWKasFUFKrnxOaDVkr/w510-h640/pinwheel%20quilt%20pieces.png" width="510" /></a></p><p>These aren't the best pinwheels, but this is a first time effort. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinA2OdrPowRt6QrUJ98CIg69mnkx5pHbGjBLcSYxP2Rox_vXgbhdO7IZlWWJtp6YQbPjOqopR0CiBfyDOK1BVQX1Tl6s230QFObVgzUidS0wdNUHKY0OzQf5-FUm3hJrSC801PZDq5lnsr-eY9DJASLPl1gn01KuNhDK3w6uHOnDqG0EGCplw_SI3r3w6E/s1034/Screenshot%202024-01-09%20at%207.19.47%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1034" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinA2OdrPowRt6QrUJ98CIg69mnkx5pHbGjBLcSYxP2Rox_vXgbhdO7IZlWWJtp6YQbPjOqopR0CiBfyDOK1BVQX1Tl6s230QFObVgzUidS0wdNUHKY0OzQf5-FUm3hJrSC801PZDq5lnsr-eY9DJASLPl1gn01KuNhDK3w6uHOnDqG0EGCplw_SI3r3w6E/w640-h618/Screenshot%202024-01-09%20at%207.19.47%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p>Adding the outer border</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILS0DviFHC1e2XfMdaEOa47SpaT5IEx0BLrkGLKWxOb_0Ebv0Rtdjh0WUF75plSzYC1t2vPnXiKbQp-jMA8mfyDi06jgHOdWGc2Feblwk7hDhFQv1DZcvi-n2jzyO3GGityL69P3jz1YO6bWH8YCUAzLtfklAAsCiLmS42jFJ7pWzG8q50eGNe0pEY5oj/s1118/Screenshot%202024-01-12%20at%205.55.49%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1030" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILS0DviFHC1e2XfMdaEOa47SpaT5IEx0BLrkGLKWxOb_0Ebv0Rtdjh0WUF75plSzYC1t2vPnXiKbQp-jMA8mfyDi06jgHOdWGc2Feblwk7hDhFQv1DZcvi-n2jzyO3GGityL69P3jz1YO6bWH8YCUAzLtfklAAsCiLmS42jFJ7pWzG8q50eGNe0pEY5oj/w590-h640/Screenshot%202024-01-12%20at%205.55.49%20PM.png" width="590" /></a></div><p>Basted (spray basted plus a few pins for extra security)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZfr4Hy6KUIX14YNVUaLZE8z1rkjNPPmLu0H59RITWBNBn7t_z_i4cNTqKfSIH7E8dNXGEbinrFHTQKa9fbfgh6PZ-8tdA8xLvuskuh8VO_noRZdjP02zWPsGNPmDZrRFe8Fe4oxqcVVKo7oYSLyU3oA6asTdX4kq65pgj9m0QBIJKlUtOrNRagDIbQJN/s1272/Screenshot%202024-01-16%20at%2010.05.25%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1140" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZfr4Hy6KUIX14YNVUaLZE8z1rkjNPPmLu0H59RITWBNBn7t_z_i4cNTqKfSIH7E8dNXGEbinrFHTQKa9fbfgh6PZ-8tdA8xLvuskuh8VO_noRZdjP02zWPsGNPmDZrRFe8Fe4oxqcVVKo7oYSLyU3oA6asTdX4kq65pgj9m0QBIJKlUtOrNRagDIbQJN/w574-h640/Screenshot%202024-01-16%20at%2010.05.25%20PM.png" width="574" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ05VStcx-bwH8pz_k9_h-PwQFQhFyre7p_83CyGtYYFRh_kCWX25Tx1swpwF4jRYV52UxQVYZg_dbbzHBfocPoI5JA_O48u-Q5JzqugkDeIzRskT1yf8LJwxsyWr8IylhzZJ39pPlB4rr_hVkAnksyux9dWaA1DpsTPp6DkUURp2ZQvRNL2o9774mU7rH/s1286/Screenshot%202024-01-16%20at%2010.05.36%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1192" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ05VStcx-bwH8pz_k9_h-PwQFQhFyre7p_83CyGtYYFRh_kCWX25Tx1swpwF4jRYV52UxQVYZg_dbbzHBfocPoI5JA_O48u-Q5JzqugkDeIzRskT1yf8LJwxsyWr8IylhzZJ39pPlB4rr_hVkAnksyux9dWaA1DpsTPp6DkUURp2ZQvRNL2o9774mU7rH/w594-h640/Screenshot%202024-01-16%20at%2010.05.36%20PM.png" width="594" /></a></div><br /><p>I didn't do a great job with my machine quilting, but I guess it will have to do. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-3147587125389461592024-01-02T19:24:00.008-05:002024-01-02T19:44:38.034-05:00Singer Genie versus Kenmore "Mini Kennie" 1050 <p> In a <a href="https://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/04/kenmore-mini-kennies-versus-singer.html" target="_blank">previous post</a> I compared the Kenmore 1050 "Mini Kennie" to a Featherweight. But this Kenmore machine really has more in common with another, lesser known, Singer model - the Genie (aka the Starlet in Europe.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7flCP6mz0OE1QDcBqmapHhWC5CRGGKydOw8Gg9MIkzUK1ZcWVZ_cJijm5jo5vafTWa6_70ccN4LBkSHC_r6PqDX-h9W7zcRyJzOG_igxITXCAACx0OgQtS875DYocwaSg5kxhWBvHIOMT8PqQtCHdeO7d07r6_BMko-3Wkt7J-avS59sMFFvWW1VeRkVd/s1832/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%205.28.55%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1122" data-original-width="1832" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7flCP6mz0OE1QDcBqmapHhWC5CRGGKydOw8Gg9MIkzUK1ZcWVZ_cJijm5jo5vafTWa6_70ccN4LBkSHC_r6PqDX-h9W7zcRyJzOG_igxITXCAACx0OgQtS875DYocwaSg5kxhWBvHIOMT8PqQtCHdeO7d07r6_BMko-3Wkt7J-avS59sMFFvWW1VeRkVd/w640-h392/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%205.28.55%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div>I'm not sure if this is technically accurate, but I'd refer to these as 3/4 machines as opposed to the Featherweight which is a 1/2 size machine. That - and zigzag capabilities, plus the case configuration - gives these two machines a greater basis for comparison. Also, they are both 1970s-era machines.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKxxxT-peHs_EOBVuvAXCTcNJ0Nob7ntFOYOr2HdGprWxrMRuGzCDhG_v3yCEalbuUzUcK5wepqoSjUdxdu8KjcCzzHEU0nCiowoWbM06PVPfCvB4zmp0aFuB3_Qn22CTbLCtu-7VJVeiJI1SFuOKG0rqg4WAaUUC4aI0UVquiZ09T8EcSCLWAxv_xjSU/s1832/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%205.29.02%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="1832" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtKxxxT-peHs_EOBVuvAXCTcNJ0Nob7ntFOYOr2HdGprWxrMRuGzCDhG_v3yCEalbuUzUcK5wepqoSjUdxdu8KjcCzzHEU0nCiowoWbM06PVPfCvB4zmp0aFuB3_Qn22CTbLCtu-7VJVeiJI1SFuOKG0rqg4WAaUUC4aI0UVquiZ09T8EcSCLWAxv_xjSU/w640-h418/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%205.29.02%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>They both have clever plastic molded cases that conform to the machine (rather than a box such as you use to carry a Featherweight.) They weigh less than 20 lbs each.<div><br /></div><div>These machines have a few similar features such as a retractable spool pin, low shank snap-on feet, and built in accessory storage.</div><div><br /></div><div>There a number of differences, though. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRscI0azhYfoIDFJsjsK5vlZTHcIoIR8ericVlG3eovNsOF3lU9enbEaClwuL6Y4rboVI2G4s0jzKgoBEuMI7mqhewjWkhbDZ78ZQ8ucZfMlf-WwahYGqXziEPSCCXEa1g76WheXOlaeUmn9pPtM8z5jplZ91qRyfCO0A67sLUR_ZWyMnTA3yaDnNZckR/s1302/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%207.13.19%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="1302" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRscI0azhYfoIDFJsjsK5vlZTHcIoIR8ericVlG3eovNsOF3lU9enbEaClwuL6Y4rboVI2G4s0jzKgoBEuMI7mqhewjWkhbDZ78ZQ8ucZfMlf-WwahYGqXziEPSCCXEa1g76WheXOlaeUmn9pPtM8z5jplZ91qRyfCO0A67sLUR_ZWyMnTA3yaDnNZckR/w640-h344/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%207.13.19%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In most ways, the Kenmore is the better built machine. However, you may be surprised how much quieter the Genie sews. It is also worth noting that your work is closer to your line of vision on the Genie.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lnxD75T8_jA" width="320" youtube-src-id="lnxD75T8_jA"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Kenmore makes an unpleasant whine and I'm not sure if it is something specific to this machine.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2c7X3tnrh4rJVz3l1WmDHi5b7IjgCk72UCVWykF1Dzb8SXHvuDf8fMa1hpONpOgdw1LB3_xrJtQRz1E6ibIQvVqROruI9RoisT6M4ieX2Cgt0T76GZVUz3jfwWOhnJoOQzMBnGO94kZo52S73UeXzhmeAaYKEb2gcvb2RGbwLx5a_4FXTT1fOYcnx2fY/s1828/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%205.28.34%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1828" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2c7X3tnrh4rJVz3l1WmDHi5b7IjgCk72UCVWykF1Dzb8SXHvuDf8fMa1hpONpOgdw1LB3_xrJtQRz1E6ibIQvVqROruI9RoisT6M4ieX2Cgt0T76GZVUz3jfwWOhnJoOQzMBnGO94kZo52S73UeXzhmeAaYKEb2gcvb2RGbwLx5a_4FXTT1fOYcnx2fY/w640-h480/Screenshot%202024-01-02%20at%205.28.34%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The stitch quality is more or less the same </p><p style="text-align: center;">(I could stand to adjust the tension on the Kenmore - left sample)</p><p style="text-align: left;">The Kenmore with its presser foot pressure adjustment, reverse stretch stitches, and built-in buttonhole stitch covers more bases for garment sewing. However, the Genie stitches pretty nice buttonholes with the Singer Professional Buttonholer, so it can still hold its own. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kILlPxONTdU" width="320" youtube-src-id="kILlPxONTdU"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A Genie has the added feature of its funky '70s flower decor which might not make it a better sewing machine, but gives it an undeniable "oomph" factor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bottom line is I love them BOTH! </div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-9507546832311064562023-12-15T10:27:00.014-05:002024-01-01T12:32:01.817-05:00The Reluctant Quilter Part II - basting, quilting, binding<p>Continued from <a href="https://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-reluctant-quilter-part-i-piecing-top.html" target="_blank">The Reluctant Quilter Part I - Piecing the Top</a> </p><p>It doesn't take long to figure out one thing about quilting - piecing the top is the "fun" part. Well, "fun" if you enjoy cutting out dozens (or hundreds!) of tiny pieces to exact precision, then sewing them together with 1/4" seams to exact precision. </p><p>But it is "fun" and comparatively easy since you are working on small sections at a time. </p><p>Then comes the WORK. I watched a number of videos about quilt basting methods and finally decided to pin it on the carpeted floor (no pool noodles, ping pong tables, quilting frames or basting spray for me.) </p><p>I pinned the backing onto the carpet with T-pins rather than taping it to a hardwood floor</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcbxdD9F4mK9vjG6Eko3MFn9fpz1fyaP3MjZ3MToE6sDv2pqv1wviILdfZ06vqH5UDQgYWU-SYX9O5sJQJtXASwi6YBvo7xrWNiCFd13uPMR0s8N0CmVMeXzSWaw4pUNk_fcaMv_G2gFxFcuO65QnwhDbzDWsDwv-hBy0OSp0kYmt_iIpaOYg2exlP_sL/s1158/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%207.58.16%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="1004" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcbxdD9F4mK9vjG6Eko3MFn9fpz1fyaP3MjZ3MToE6sDv2pqv1wviILdfZ06vqH5UDQgYWU-SYX9O5sJQJtXASwi6YBvo7xrWNiCFd13uPMR0s8N0CmVMeXzSWaw4pUNk_fcaMv_G2gFxFcuO65QnwhDbzDWsDwv-hBy0OSp0kYmt_iIpaOYg2exlP_sL/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%207.58.16%20PM.png" width="277" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"> Batting hasn't been totally smoothed out yet, but this is the next step</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpl_ZdomkIaIJu53cauCq-SpljCJ4SqFlbwRlemFaG0OxJYJUMoz_VXGgr5LIeJGXX3KScuEBhLp9ei6padgkRuUd8LiMVQazmqFpVuHnL4CBDiWiaRx6fM7gMPVAOYcPEX5YNnojoekYJavtj8Z5n-wkfmjlZYO-DcqwM5w2kLwG81Z5-1LThQvL0AYx/s1500/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%207.58.31%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1500" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpl_ZdomkIaIJu53cauCq-SpljCJ4SqFlbwRlemFaG0OxJYJUMoz_VXGgr5LIeJGXX3KScuEBhLp9ei6padgkRuUd8LiMVQazmqFpVuHnL4CBDiWiaRx6fM7gMPVAOYcPEX5YNnojoekYJavtj8Z5n-wkfmjlZYO-DcqwM5w2kLwG81Z5-1LThQvL0AYx/w640-h556/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%207.58.31%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Then the quilt top. I used 200 safety pins to baste it. It actually wasn't as bad as I imagined. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi6gbvgvd7WWmpu32bPvBL_Lv2unCPGToIEZbVlOGWwDXnC6tr6_YpBRdoUZZBI95HYxA93E94kKkRq5UD-cBJYdP1_Kctc0j5wynEJ86z_Jvo6jgTtdBboFBRG8O3ShDO9GunGFTSOSbUfKvk9Q4NagoUq6fOmwUGW29Z6IPBjATesRzbP-pu04dZcVf/s1096/pin%20basted2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="1048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi6gbvgvd7WWmpu32bPvBL_Lv2unCPGToIEZbVlOGWwDXnC6tr6_YpBRdoUZZBI95HYxA93E94kKkRq5UD-cBJYdP1_Kctc0j5wynEJ86z_Jvo6jgTtdBboFBRG8O3ShDO9GunGFTSOSbUfKvk9Q4NagoUq6fOmwUGW29Z6IPBjATesRzbP-pu04dZcVf/w612-h640/pin%20basted2.png" width="612" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCiQINiNccex6m2kzsqfDTG8OMD6KMl8hxvDf2Kfwo0EoOVMm-11BASKEMzM5ZDOYaaNEW2fN_4R-AbI7PAHEt9MpViNRV_pOtCVINISGc-6lIwkYBSqAsGOgAiMVmirGLp2oOSGlsWasVdSsTze09vqu_xee8eblwcctGLPjik55s4tgRhWL4fH_-PE9/s1388/pin%20basted1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1038" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCiQINiNccex6m2kzsqfDTG8OMD6KMl8hxvDf2Kfwo0EoOVMm-11BASKEMzM5ZDOYaaNEW2fN_4R-AbI7PAHEt9MpViNRV_pOtCVINISGc-6lIwkYBSqAsGOgAiMVmirGLp2oOSGlsWasVdSsTze09vqu_xee8eblwcctGLPjik55s4tgRhWL4fH_-PE9/w478-h640/pin%20basted1.png" width="478" /></a><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">On to the quilting itself. THIS is the challenge. Yes, I know at this point you can take it to a quilt shop and they will quilt it on a long arm machine with beautiful fancy patterns. But 1. that is costly, and 2. the whole point of making a quilt is making it myself.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeJrBHfa-LVKiQVc0U7UNLOxX6TJHDB_5BOOMzzP0nbhRfzoLZvq5x_FI4Zsc3MjINle9Iytt4h2mlHjIIaBXY2KcgDGq4p5rniltlp8zcp2fPho6kXa5yhzyhiJNPE5MfBINs6aFX2QhnyQCqKry5XNvhZ6otLN-HWWluHEvke0sJ6EvBt6krtjIzu5n/s1094/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.51%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="1052" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeJrBHfa-LVKiQVc0U7UNLOxX6TJHDB_5BOOMzzP0nbhRfzoLZvq5x_FI4Zsc3MjINle9Iytt4h2mlHjIIaBXY2KcgDGq4p5rniltlp8zcp2fPho6kXa5yhzyhiJNPE5MfBINs6aFX2QhnyQCqKry5XNvhZ6otLN-HWWluHEvke0sJ6EvBt6krtjIzu5n/w616-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.51%20AM.png" width="616" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is the first of what will be MANY lines of stitching. I am lucky enough to have a SHS walking foot for my favorite Kenmore 1760, and so off I go. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuJavfV0jdmEXm09buXIM0_KZ6b_jCRljO6MSZ5TiWpGVs0dOX_cwLjHSY2jiz417NWYVH5uOmvFhAUsaLcrnT6Ex-UO_IJ3o3w-9rC7ITOQgdweVZ0wS56cQJnIYThlwZScpsHV0ylsyVfzPfcKWsyvErBWzFqoaIFzROW6-mi9UlKGvmBk3tAxQitsw/s1140/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.18.49%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1028" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuJavfV0jdmEXm09buXIM0_KZ6b_jCRljO6MSZ5TiWpGVs0dOX_cwLjHSY2jiz417NWYVH5uOmvFhAUsaLcrnT6Ex-UO_IJ3o3w-9rC7ITOQgdweVZ0wS56cQJnIYThlwZScpsHV0ylsyVfzPfcKWsyvErBWzFqoaIFzROW6-mi9UlKGvmBk3tAxQitsw/w361-h400/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.18.49%20AM.png" width="361" /></a></div>I used a three-step zigzag stitch to make vertical and horizontal lines across all the squares which are set on the diagonal. Then I came back and did a straight stitch in the ditch along the diagonal row seams. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3yFqWeHumPZudMGRCYJoxcTHsk8bTsZySfr6gSmiBvLaD3SL1UL-VhKi7kfdDAY8WEZk60lFZeuVrHICzIvR9xD4Mp0pbgVzL9QMATSNvRQLCEZdJSMKnVEAOtOztz9W8-MNv8fWT2EpcLlia_USfruBhtzLwMsHfthtRo5XYJ0XvOJPGhedJJ29Le19/s1826/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.39%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1826" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3yFqWeHumPZudMGRCYJoxcTHsk8bTsZySfr6gSmiBvLaD3SL1UL-VhKi7kfdDAY8WEZk60lFZeuVrHICzIvR9xD4Mp0pbgVzL9QMATSNvRQLCEZdJSMKnVEAOtOztz9W8-MNv8fWT2EpcLlia_USfruBhtzLwMsHfthtRo5XYJ0XvOJPGhedJJ29Le19/w640-h476/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.39%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p>Yeah, I know you need to roll up the quilt so it goes through the machine more easily, but I got tired of rerolling it every time I started a new line. Too bad I didn't know about THIS product until after I was finished! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY36yHUz472OsEkQtdSLwARZgbmZsiGp-NkbVXI_BqRbF7m5_OoMTrI8OGYVDrj7Vwca_hPJDS_I8qIJoF8UrE-QDIVfCjIBZ_yvH4VsJPTUMV_oqvWZ8Si0X9EUPHzNNmiJxyomlNj1aIbCuvicT6XvvIQweApCK97EAXoeF8II6g-fDRiPxTq-1GgtC6/s616/Screenshot%202023-12-18%20at%204.32.56%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY36yHUz472OsEkQtdSLwARZgbmZsiGp-NkbVXI_BqRbF7m5_OoMTrI8OGYVDrj7Vwca_hPJDS_I8qIJoF8UrE-QDIVfCjIBZ_yvH4VsJPTUMV_oqvWZ8Si0X9EUPHzNNmiJxyomlNj1aIbCuvicT6XvvIQweApCK97EAXoeF8II6g-fDRiPxTq-1GgtC6/w261-h320/Screenshot%202023-12-18%20at%204.32.56%20PM.png" width="261" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrsW8QwQ83XIfhXfCfTENT4BuARX6thfuWbIso1iEYfRej9gSc7YlICRr372UzQhBRQW5-KsZZjvC_Sh32hVp0wwJuhnnt-W5lhOhBd5eLaleRkdzr4MUxgWEL-2Fu_SXMgay7nSVWyVfaG-gtaRmYIhzzgmj5e9LFhbutc1U_oRhoLVJaLH7vUtD4d36/s1834/Screenshot%202023-12-14%20at%2012.26.56%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1834" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrsW8QwQ83XIfhXfCfTENT4BuARX6thfuWbIso1iEYfRej9gSc7YlICRr372UzQhBRQW5-KsZZjvC_Sh32hVp0wwJuhnnt-W5lhOhBd5eLaleRkdzr4MUxgWEL-2Fu_SXMgay7nSVWyVfaG-gtaRmYIhzzgmj5e9LFhbutc1U_oRhoLVJaLH7vUtD4d36/w640-h480/Screenshot%202023-12-14%20at%2012.26.56%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I'm sorry, CAT PICTURE! It doesn't make it any easier to wrangle that quilt through the machine when a cat decides it is a cozy spot to sit and look out the window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvRX0dE6TRsUsUB-WBoSvcwJIbstGs43OU4rOvEHKmU98U9Y2Ou3KqLhFhZuY7Ns1G-HkgVmQJiSuIZ1jnYEFT1_skHQ5FcAWPOCqs6JPX3Js7TRPzxc1hnKbQ8FJXMvVxvzO-u2u6Yygc4zRj62tW9o-IvQOSjTGMfXwO90u11p707HR7rOdl1eiwxWM/s1704/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%209.54.17%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1704" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvRX0dE6TRsUsUB-WBoSvcwJIbstGs43OU4rOvEHKmU98U9Y2Ou3KqLhFhZuY7Ns1G-HkgVmQJiSuIZ1jnYEFT1_skHQ5FcAWPOCqs6JPX3Js7TRPzxc1hnKbQ8FJXMvVxvzO-u2u6Yygc4zRj62tW9o-IvQOSjTGMfXwO90u11p707HR7rOdl1eiwxWM/w640-h482/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%209.54.17%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose NOT to quilt the border, BTW, in spite of being advised to do so. It is only 3" and I didn't think all those random lines going across in different directions would look good on the border. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGrb_bJU74TdSUWyDFul3cHivqOuJl2dj0mDcwpLRca9tI39nagOnEc0mhHutjaqraz7z5yZp3LHl0zNDetZiE5ZgamktWgwlOckBxOYpnuexZHCdM7CHda42pOPP5SPBEmqvfvR6iMgimr7GfHPwXHVXfxi3GFbT1zcVOdYFkZZjeHtsZvap2rzEwZSk/s1176/quilting%20close%20up%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="1176" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGrb_bJU74TdSUWyDFul3cHivqOuJl2dj0mDcwpLRca9tI39nagOnEc0mhHutjaqraz7z5yZp3LHl0zNDetZiE5ZgamktWgwlOckBxOYpnuexZHCdM7CHda42pOPP5SPBEmqvfvR6iMgimr7GfHPwXHVXfxi3GFbT1zcVOdYFkZZjeHtsZvap2rzEwZSk/w640-h538/quilting%20close%20up%20.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not perfect, but I got the job done</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqLbYxeBGf3yiCHKE6BERwQJ38JI0goFZAZzVMEsXZ9wxBUvXq4qIqx57Xy8qe3l4JidN3I1zZyL6NbS2yUtzCqKu9bzuK3Ml9GcTkVvw9D6ErTFs6D1S5EG-1636f4cnsbZ7WNgRqkQpdu4RNWrH0NA-735H5oPZWpircqMEDyRv3reugy9bobXvo7gY/s1138/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.29%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="1022" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqLbYxeBGf3yiCHKE6BERwQJ38JI0goFZAZzVMEsXZ9wxBUvXq4qIqx57Xy8qe3l4JidN3I1zZyL6NbS2yUtzCqKu9bzuK3Ml9GcTkVvw9D6ErTFs6D1S5EG-1636f4cnsbZ7WNgRqkQpdu4RNWrH0NA-735H5oPZWpircqMEDyRv3reugy9bobXvo7gY/w574-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.29%20AM.png" width="574" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pieced my binding from fat eighths, so it is multi-patterned. I did run the edges through the serger to keep it all neat (I tore the strips rather than cut them - don't ask!) and I only had to undo a few inches on the ends in order to do the final join. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did the method where you first sew the binding to the BACK of the quilt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgesHiUP7fhsftTmXpYHEy3pC_Pj2I32KVw3saukkVdVwmL1ty5CPihZuLm4Po02OUvDxDsCy77nfEWmmGMzZ1tryGRY9AiQM-EEduySTkKiYh8hzXYDjlT8iKXswhCsrCGGaP_epHLA-01xPCTue6xcSdESWCtN7BwsO0u-o70SQ1hEQFMhV01A3QiMD/s1162/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.19%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="1044" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgesHiUP7fhsftTmXpYHEy3pC_Pj2I32KVw3saukkVdVwmL1ty5CPihZuLm4Po02OUvDxDsCy77nfEWmmGMzZ1tryGRY9AiQM-EEduySTkKiYh8hzXYDjlT8iKXswhCsrCGGaP_epHLA-01xPCTue6xcSdESWCtN7BwsO0u-o70SQ1hEQFMhV01A3QiMD/w576-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.19%20AM.png" width="576" /></a></div><div>And then turn it to the front and machine stitch it down. I have no time or patience to hand stitch a binding. No way/No how.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLS1wvliuPCUpAssjhthMBmil58BgpdCeITuMcZPHjA6wRS3Orp28AYyzeQDK9katrvF_epjmcjDRQAroh5EZYIMeR4oappf9Kb2xkFpha53wWJg8OfQUSSiyZE-DiJSMa9X_LdTUlIfeHW5XUt91iLBiPubkuB-ffA_DtAnMycNH7180QpZf20-sMtUL/s1732/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.01%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1732" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLS1wvliuPCUpAssjhthMBmil58BgpdCeITuMcZPHjA6wRS3Orp28AYyzeQDK9katrvF_epjmcjDRQAroh5EZYIMeR4oappf9Kb2xkFpha53wWJg8OfQUSSiyZE-DiJSMa9X_LdTUlIfeHW5XUt91iLBiPubkuB-ffA_DtAnMycNH7180QpZf20-sMtUL/w640-h508/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%209.50.01%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div>Here's how it looks front and back, almost the same. 2-1/2" binding strips, and I sewed with a 3/8" seam<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JI58gjC6BqfTmS8PBzcYNYXHW57TuFTvoZkMvElyuNOioo_DKO2nk1wnL-4bm6ipt_2yr7XicHYG2twPFx94495LXWLCdOIHCTDpJmlCWLoT0vdWFP3cvWMBIJcBcIXjBwJwFVmehyl3-Ifw5KSaPs54jcHKdIQo7eXUTppEpIaIxaI6uopmFowGgGCU/s1520/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.11.23%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="1520" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JI58gjC6BqfTmS8PBzcYNYXHW57TuFTvoZkMvElyuNOioo_DKO2nk1wnL-4bm6ipt_2yr7XicHYG2twPFx94495LXWLCdOIHCTDpJmlCWLoT0vdWFP3cvWMBIJcBcIXjBwJwFVmehyl3-Ifw5KSaPs54jcHKdIQo7eXUTppEpIaIxaI6uopmFowGgGCU/w640-h550/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.11.23%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is shown on a queen sized bed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gwK2pL6OOHZoafRHtcJICSzPdvh_kryove2U-jZAVwbojRXVDW7YlvRMp9V0_aUhvrcf-XhW0TD1pG1oC2_6I9fnxa9_YodWAMdEm_9gcma3sUqMZM-auPWg36V_QAERY7udmaYeIP-r-X_ee_swFkRLjxYc9W9vNOWa4j6aPN0mqo8z_bmB7QI7U6dc/s2016/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.11.10%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2016" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gwK2pL6OOHZoafRHtcJICSzPdvh_kryove2U-jZAVwbojRXVDW7YlvRMp9V0_aUhvrcf-XhW0TD1pG1oC2_6I9fnxa9_YodWAMdEm_9gcma3sUqMZM-auPWg36V_QAERY7udmaYeIP-r-X_ee_swFkRLjxYc9W9vNOWa4j6aPN0mqo8z_bmB7QI7U6dc/w640-h432/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.11.10%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKV9p-F7MyD6S62p0UW4lPJ-IZ0XJZCiQcWNfV96ZD37i-zY7szIC5YoxuHuZ-rUtS0uLbRTrMTi9vG0_v6ufS3CHdir3FtUFGhLjgz36XIQD13gZE8L-L5V6hiyglZVJnpNXrVSwfdAN7K5n3gqUTfojmrP0KbtUuDMj1rlfK-bIXGTEg1cJza7ptqciU/s1288/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.10.54%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="1068" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKV9p-F7MyD6S62p0UW4lPJ-IZ0XJZCiQcWNfV96ZD37i-zY7szIC5YoxuHuZ-rUtS0uLbRTrMTi9vG0_v6ufS3CHdir3FtUFGhLjgz36XIQD13gZE8L-L5V6hiyglZVJnpNXrVSwfdAN7K5n3gqUTfojmrP0KbtUuDMj1rlfK-bIXGTEg1cJza7ptqciU/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.10.54%20AM.png" width="265" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNOefUT7PLWMHxzLjUT7zxrmeqLXHBu83q3hBM0xwundarqS-kUqxVd4x7IYJ3MgAsD_4_Dr4dXPPBh8RB2_0oybZThKUZsMtMbFbX1_aW_AQLXQBk5l_R-yOaeLIBQYNhLwxcKy9btrPP4L5oTtpSRyhUJC45H6UlogFDzLnZ6JEXq25Oq20gyIy4fjy/s1358/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.11.01%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1214" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNOefUT7PLWMHxzLjUT7zxrmeqLXHBu83q3hBM0xwundarqS-kUqxVd4x7IYJ3MgAsD_4_Dr4dXPPBh8RB2_0oybZThKUZsMtMbFbX1_aW_AQLXQBk5l_R-yOaeLIBQYNhLwxcKy9btrPP4L5oTtpSRyhUJC45H6UlogFDzLnZ6JEXq25Oq20gyIy4fjy/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2010.11.01%20AM.png" width="286" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></div><p>PS... This quilt has been Kitty Approved</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-DJOLaiTKAYl9Kd-BAC4sVPURv-ujmgwC4j1sWJeuI0iFutpEQ6tNVCEqu0Fstn_1XRGH3eIMEjq8eY4hacjFXNvG9z146YLW0AOB72kdAY_GmQvdj31iWVBpzRY5A8SShW9JmDlnI6woerMtsjk4zF0Bm7BXGh0_9B4Ux-gEjCRFYLF2sNtlVN39vJn/s1830/Stella%20in%20quilt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1830" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-DJOLaiTKAYl9Kd-BAC4sVPURv-ujmgwC4j1sWJeuI0iFutpEQ6tNVCEqu0Fstn_1XRGH3eIMEjq8eY4hacjFXNvG9z146YLW0AOB72kdAY_GmQvdj31iWVBpzRY5A8SShW9JmDlnI6woerMtsjk4zF0Bm7BXGh0_9B4Ux-gEjCRFYLF2sNtlVN39vJn/w640-h480/Stella%20in%20quilt.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-77305719672360186912023-12-04T16:15:00.012-05:002023-12-15T10:28:56.882-05:00The Reluctant Quilter - Part I, Piecing the Top <p> I have been sewing for more years than I want to admit, and yet I have never made a quilt. I never WANTED to make a quilt, it just isn't my jam for lots of reasons.</p><p>But when a seven year old granddaughter asks you to make her a quilt, then that is what you do.</p><p>I looked for a pattern that was 1. FREE and 2. EASY because I have zero patience for anything that requires cutting out hundreds of miniscule pieces of fabric only to reassemble them into an intricate design. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRC0mtjm4BrkT6nrQBVy03BERheDsZbaPvskQHfQNLz7uYJFEA77lilyDvXHEJEIHZ-_IH8xMxGDOI3viTfBdR212-oVdxbIFoqauE_lM3mfU8BA3njD4TPYFZuqNxvShqsLVQ0r55eoSC5NcKZpNYHRgFhnoArwVFACmityyri6VChk9ydtw7R1Kd3Ck/s1562/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%203.48.49%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1562" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRC0mtjm4BrkT6nrQBVy03BERheDsZbaPvskQHfQNLz7uYJFEA77lilyDvXHEJEIHZ-_IH8xMxGDOI3viTfBdR212-oVdxbIFoqauE_lM3mfU8BA3njD4TPYFZuqNxvShqsLVQ0r55eoSC5NcKZpNYHRgFhnoArwVFACmityyri6VChk9ydtw7R1Kd3Ck/w640-h410/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%203.48.49%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This is what I chose, but with different fabrics since this collection was no longer available. (The blue lines are how I intend to quilt it)</p><p>This looked "easy" because all the squares are the same, two rectangles sewn together. Super simple!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIOGkOaP00w9h0Ukh2908DT0Wy91YvKx7bdjyh4PaTxL-8hngemqddeuSaTWCDy6G9dlJcLsC8aF_WvMYpuGCLDZDtNm6yiRYBueJS8W7uWWEKOJ4JZqCDatLq9CjC6FANNmPxGlxFwx4TSAdVA-N6apuszWM6ul_osztFCgWehRRdoCJenP685L_qsgM/s1678/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%204.17.06%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="1678" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDIOGkOaP00w9h0Ukh2908DT0Wy91YvKx7bdjyh4PaTxL-8hngemqddeuSaTWCDy6G9dlJcLsC8aF_WvMYpuGCLDZDtNm6yiRYBueJS8W7uWWEKOJ4JZqCDatLq9CjC6FANNmPxGlxFwx4TSAdVA-N6apuszWM6ul_osztFCgWehRRdoCJenP685L_qsgM/w640-h372/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%204.17.06%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>I bought a fat eighth bundle, and cut out 65 printed rectangles. Since each had to have a matching white rectangle, I figured the easier way to cut those out...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2yQniBeORB1Kw7td0oroVJBd4y8ji8Q34TUOqin5_8wEw44wILNDhDt1TPzego_LRcztEiKPgkZ1OyBlctK-lHC5QyNUWI_ql2c5ITQ_h8otFjg4QswfZoNdK29fMQMiYT5GCdMkTHAmhHIxgoc1t4mYD0SzmAPSXh5EtDzWlHucf_7ePKIO_oDhlQ8d/s1648/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%203.57.30%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="1648" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2yQniBeORB1Kw7td0oroVJBd4y8ji8Q34TUOqin5_8wEw44wILNDhDt1TPzego_LRcztEiKPgkZ1OyBlctK-lHC5QyNUWI_ql2c5ITQ_h8otFjg4QswfZoNdK29fMQMiYT5GCdMkTHAmhHIxgoc1t4mYD0SzmAPSXh5EtDzWlHucf_7ePKIO_oDhlQ8d/w640-h260/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%203.57.30%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div>I laid the rectangles out on the background yardage, sewed the seams, then cut them out. I'll dub this the Cookie Cutter Method. (I know nothing about quilting, this might already be a thing!) Anyway, this was much faster than cutting out individual rectangles from the yardage, then matching them up to each printed piece.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I laid out the blocks to see how it goes together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLABVeKUoMzx7zslJx9beDKjXG2aPWXzd197azeK2oSmHZa9AJI0xG9bdpgWVeYIReMO0N7_LntDoQpgm9l4eNYvg45noIpNcpfcdIqGNlBnH7K5x_z0G0rWONJeVeH8wRzmVsyUShnASPoz7Wb97yGASqGru5X3mJn_VZkh5X0J3LPHHe24JKDpxIlFG/s1320/Quilt%20layout%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1286" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLABVeKUoMzx7zslJx9beDKjXG2aPWXzd197azeK2oSmHZa9AJI0xG9bdpgWVeYIReMO0N7_LntDoQpgm9l4eNYvg45noIpNcpfcdIqGNlBnH7K5x_z0G0rWONJeVeH8wRzmVsyUShnASPoz7Wb97yGASqGru5X3mJn_VZkh5X0J3LPHHe24JKDpxIlFG/w624-h640/Quilt%20layout%20.png" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are twelve diagonal rows, so once I laid it out, I picked up the pieces of each row in the order to be sewn, and numbered each pile. Then I stacked up the piles and started sewing the blocks into strips, then the strips into rows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Really, that is all there is to it, and it took a couple of days to sew the top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1N8hj0FidMVksQJE3wHLhS8uYBmWk04VYKyyDZ-WsI8rQB0c5KTmltbNn4gB8iUm-afy-tnMRHKpGw8RErf-JogZEIGyAsdDPebwG9Nzza8hJXy28RhwmKRQeNxNYwTfGxnG4QpiB3DsnOojVvwc3tNETXr-42HpejXIT3TY60NnGdjcC2do_SRZtVpnX/s1338/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%203.42.02%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="1194" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1N8hj0FidMVksQJE3wHLhS8uYBmWk04VYKyyDZ-WsI8rQB0c5KTmltbNn4gB8iUm-afy-tnMRHKpGw8RErf-JogZEIGyAsdDPebwG9Nzza8hJXy28RhwmKRQeNxNYwTfGxnG4QpiB3DsnOojVvwc3tNETXr-42HpejXIT3TY60NnGdjcC2do_SRZtVpnX/w572-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%203.42.02%20PM.png" width="572" /></a></div><br /> I added a 3" border to tie it all together...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPU8x8Isv2MtGwk1UAyHh8PLMYTkwbiP54s29dZ74kuRzOHFH8gEgLlGlcAbUXWusK5y2-ZUNTXzyuWh8U_DArhRgyGEe3j9-pm9B-ptqUk48waFg5bQJmI_2j2hJxypjwnKTf4NtuIUiUoHXQG0a6QbBGzdEd7QA5zybOYx0HLhwsQO-lo9ke20d16nDz/s1734/quilt%20top%20w:border.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1734" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPU8x8Isv2MtGwk1UAyHh8PLMYTkwbiP54s29dZ74kuRzOHFH8gEgLlGlcAbUXWusK5y2-ZUNTXzyuWh8U_DArhRgyGEe3j9-pm9B-ptqUk48waFg5bQJmI_2j2hJxypjwnKTf4NtuIUiUoHXQG0a6QbBGzdEd7QA5zybOYx0HLhwsQO-lo9ke20d16nDz/w640-h474/quilt%20top%20w:border.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have already cut and pieced my backing and binding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASoWZE2590iH-vjj8YfXwklHyT2kexwZP0h7CuSn0ckJdT7AO87eOW1YoRFCWbTwy_h3DKgQItFumBHACMzbGd8eq87MjBLHYK2gZZtKSvDWJohJ7bGvnyOe792xflMNDEYlnjW3LJZw00_3hGSRlEpDqpoA0mJ4IX_Ia-SijfYlUjw87NtNJxUnLkAyp/s1234/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%204.12.49%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1234" data-original-width="1030" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASoWZE2590iH-vjj8YfXwklHyT2kexwZP0h7CuSn0ckJdT7AO87eOW1YoRFCWbTwy_h3DKgQItFumBHACMzbGd8eq87MjBLHYK2gZZtKSvDWJohJ7bGvnyOe792xflMNDEYlnjW3LJZw00_3hGSRlEpDqpoA0mJ4IX_Ia-SijfYlUjw87NtNJxUnLkAyp/w534-h640/Screenshot%202023-12-04%20at%204.12.49%20PM.png" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ten yards of binding pieced from fat eighths.</div><div><br /></div><div>Something tells me that the hardest part is yet to come...the basting and quilting.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-reluctant-quilter-part-ii-basting.html" target="_blank">The Reluctant Quilter Part II - Basting, Quilting, Binding</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-29528127758199281402023-02-26T10:21:00.003-05:002023-02-27T15:54:22.903-05:00How To Spot a "Vintage" Singer Reproduction<p> I just saw this listing on Shop Goodwill, and it caught my eye because it was so shiny, perfect, and beautiful - at a glance, anyway.</p><p>Really the first clue this is a reproduction is just that - it is TOO shiny and the decals are TOO colorful.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguvBAgJyBZwyWbHpQVJNOsF0jlfVSiNXwiJVPEl-Tz2tJA3dGX8JxvjsVUAZBi02DYuX8xwpKcNeS5PPIk9JLZZZVAoO9iU52fhLO60NOueLrF_rN6TfTrU9U0YV7XEpkWMxN5D1WLh9nyzEB43h7J5bSm4WMUqJXw8hwmukwxid_3-xlguYIAUmJSQ/s1174/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.13.06%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="1174" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguvBAgJyBZwyWbHpQVJNOsF0jlfVSiNXwiJVPEl-Tz2tJA3dGX8JxvjsVUAZBi02DYuX8xwpKcNeS5PPIk9JLZZZVAoO9iU52fhLO60NOueLrF_rN6TfTrU9U0YV7XEpkWMxN5D1WLh9nyzEB43h7J5bSm4WMUqJXw8hwmukwxid_3-xlguYIAUmJSQ/w640-h360/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.13.06%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div>If nothing else gives it away, look for this - it's hard to see in the photo, but that big black plastic knob on the bed means PHONY.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84IWThSeWALc4KA4z-mp3lulUcQmpmxgvbLklNpnWXjeJbvt6hJpf6WhmixmnaKURtTWJ6mExD7Tjf4TCD8H8sIfZyEItW046i7po7IInrkMZaScnC7P_SJZ4bYMbjjI2wsG2Bb-eWRjr4vjer_r-2jdlv-qSltRiXWfbd8bIGCcSSlGPziGjCnXRPA/s962/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.05.38%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="706" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84IWThSeWALc4KA4z-mp3lulUcQmpmxgvbLklNpnWXjeJbvt6hJpf6WhmixmnaKURtTWJ6mExD7Tjf4TCD8H8sIfZyEItW046i7po7IInrkMZaScnC7P_SJZ4bYMbjjI2wsG2Bb-eWRjr4vjer_r-2jdlv-qSltRiXWfbd8bIGCcSSlGPziGjCnXRPA/w470-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.05.38%20AM.png" width="470" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at the metal and the hardware. These are NOT vintage Singer screws. Any pot metal on the machine also means it's a fake.</div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4uT9yQezp1lTozMIZoVdCDwQdERfl8ahnY4mdkT4dw7KEtpRBbeCzu3Uc0Ib1RJSNweGMkqBcG474f4lJ35HaUDNjbDgEtyIEN5HXps7NIwrsRW2Kb--XVv9-rcvrNbifKDwTVAR-I4-U6efevlEESYCir8X7T0VMGNIX7EjFaFpx49W0eVP0WWQjA/s1602/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.04.14%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="1602" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4uT9yQezp1lTozMIZoVdCDwQdERfl8ahnY4mdkT4dw7KEtpRBbeCzu3Uc0Ib1RJSNweGMkqBcG474f4lJ35HaUDNjbDgEtyIEN5HXps7NIwrsRW2Kb--XVv9-rcvrNbifKDwTVAR-I4-U6efevlEESYCir8X7T0VMGNIX7EjFaFpx49W0eVP0WWQjA/w400-h224/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.04.14%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The metal quality is a dead giveaway</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6epEp7JoL5nAAq9yGzWKJCLr7uwB6q1ODNxJV0SqhI9KwzJiU2mqdGSakOx56fC9d1qG_nS1s-JptStCc1NqCTiBi5I6vJpkoqxcH_-DEfYqzHFc89GYcLBrJiMQyvJIKuBM4-QpXbgwhOPacOB8plWllSn_9z3FLNUmkYw0swdP8bIPivUSwiKnsw/s1600/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.04.48%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1600" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6epEp7JoL5nAAq9yGzWKJCLr7uwB6q1ODNxJV0SqhI9KwzJiU2mqdGSakOx56fC9d1qG_nS1s-JptStCc1NqCTiBi5I6vJpkoqxcH_-DEfYqzHFc89GYcLBrJiMQyvJIKuBM4-QpXbgwhOPacOB8plWllSn_9z3FLNUmkYw0swdP8bIPivUSwiKnsw/w400-h223/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.04.48%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And PLEASE - how phony is this? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVqrn9VMs6jyiCFtG-cpSCzChTqviD0xKbfDBbIdL1iYJ3E3qnnWDSq8zRkMMR_KUXL_sUUauRAUZpjYnVNxCsn0T9eyKV45CpFuzpjKrMr7qteI7cWUXRSQ2wMS7OM7XKDYPqnxExDpiFoLVBwxoFtZngdHwDYTMNVGgbqnkbK8RXN1R9ydQtjlfkQ/s858/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.19.37%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="858" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVqrn9VMs6jyiCFtG-cpSCzChTqviD0xKbfDBbIdL1iYJ3E3qnnWDSq8zRkMMR_KUXL_sUUauRAUZpjYnVNxCsn0T9eyKV45CpFuzpjKrMr7qteI7cWUXRSQ2wMS7OM7XKDYPqnxExDpiFoLVBwxoFtZngdHwDYTMNVGgbqnkbK8RXN1R9ydQtjlfkQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.19.37%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> A genuine Singer of that era would have a serial number plate like this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgRD2qvyEC6JkevqHc4JZI4__3C2Oq3PI7nyGHIiTZr0x0xFow0yIfLkYHRbzcsuIfj1VuPN0EdZFtx9N6wgcw7JIXq9L63JBn_jY2Yvg9iejc0F5vQLbqlLJi6HInmLvp2AU8cuCb8Xs5yiS1f3x5S8I4ivOeo1egXUGvaD_7FjeaBLafBWZEOMOaw/s1140/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.04.03%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="604" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjgRD2qvyEC6JkevqHc4JZI4__3C2Oq3PI7nyGHIiTZr0x0xFow0yIfLkYHRbzcsuIfj1VuPN0EdZFtx9N6wgcw7JIXq9L63JBn_jY2Yvg9iejc0F5vQLbqlLJi6HInmLvp2AU8cuCb8Xs5yiS1f3x5S8I4ivOeo1egXUGvaD_7FjeaBLafBWZEOMOaw/w340-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-26%20at%2010.04.03%20AM.png" width="340" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The latches give it away, too. It is possible an old case could have been repaired with new latches, but if you could see this in person, you'd see other clues that this isn't a vintage bentwood case. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">PHONY!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I hope the people bidding on this machine know what they're getting.) </div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-84902804713263625512023-02-16T12:18:00.015-05:002023-12-10T09:39:20.301-05:00Singer Professional Buttonholer for Vertical Needle<p> If you have a low shank (vertical needle) zigzag sewing machine of ANY brand, you might consider one of these.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpyHsV1lT5mDkDwAzKIJmjwusI9a_etlHibS8kyKOq0Wao9oBLPI5rhxmXA1UUx2uW4dQZfewN0RbkthixZKqL3oZgF0MNIQvq7ib7KpCxOeJ8L_n37uXUJdm7rp_ZE5qoeYiKoZn2FhPR18iJDCeAAMIUHf0zKAlOFdJmiR8r5tF9nMaVWr1UuBijw/s1834/Screenshot%202023-02-16%20at%2011.50.58%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1834" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpyHsV1lT5mDkDwAzKIJmjwusI9a_etlHibS8kyKOq0Wao9oBLPI5rhxmXA1UUx2uW4dQZfewN0RbkthixZKqL3oZgF0MNIQvq7ib7KpCxOeJ8L_n37uXUJdm7rp_ZE5qoeYiKoZn2FhPR18iJDCeAAMIUHf0zKAlOFdJmiR8r5tF9nMaVWr1UuBijw/w640-h478/Screenshot%202023-02-16%20at%2011.50.58%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singer Professional Buttonhole for Vertical Needle zigzag machines</td></tr></tbody></table><p>While this is similar to the Singer Automatic Buttonholer for straight stitch, this one works with ZIGZAG machines. Rather than the attachment moving the fabric back and forth to create the zigzag stitch, the Professional Buttonholer is a smoother operation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_MtWFpgDYw" width="320" youtube-src-id="F_MtWFpgDYw"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the Automatic Buttonholer - it moves the fabric back and forth to make the zigzag stitch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kILlPxONTdU" width="320" youtube-src-id="kILlPxONTdU"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the Professional Buttonholer on a Singer Genie. Notice that it uses the machine's zigzag, so there is much less movement of the fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxppPduaima44AFOTbf6PAek2J4rLD8sMg0jaw-3Yy_DBlT0LmbJagFdEbNbfcmuRUQm4rytPe6Dbcc9D1QSaJQ_P6fRilkd5ytaoY4FyIWzqJ4_aA01KzWx69C3XB5P5Md-Hye9lFLK3zA1F9_KOdTL-W8qnQ-TD1r54GfiMHe3MIH1f20HQACHPrtw/s1150/Screenshot%202023-02-16%20at%2011.51.07%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="1040" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxppPduaima44AFOTbf6PAek2J4rLD8sMg0jaw-3Yy_DBlT0LmbJagFdEbNbfcmuRUQm4rytPe6Dbcc9D1QSaJQ_P6fRilkd5ytaoY4FyIWzqJ4_aA01KzWx69C3XB5P5Md-Hye9lFLK3zA1F9_KOdTL-W8qnQ-TD1r54GfiMHe3MIH1f20HQACHPrtw/w578-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-16%20at%2011.51.07%20AM.png" width="578" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Super nice buttonholes, second to none. This one on a Singer 319</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZNC7irKC3yJhui-EGDN18tJsiTmUtLcoxhDJzRDDpjEijVh-Nk44cZJIj5T9g_o4wAiVniqrQf-zHwjjR88yweibFZbkId3lLMZSHMweOkgBdB3ly0eJvB7M6gieXX8D8KKT38zGnVnMzMTSCwIJicgho-Ox59un8MZnLvTx2eM8eOSehjSGVV9hPw/s1224/Screenshot%202023-02-16%20at%2011.50.21%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1224" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZNC7irKC3yJhui-EGDN18tJsiTmUtLcoxhDJzRDDpjEijVh-Nk44cZJIj5T9g_o4wAiVniqrQf-zHwjjR88yweibFZbkId3lLMZSHMweOkgBdB3ly0eJvB7M6gieXX8D8KKT38zGnVnMzMTSCwIJicgho-Ox59un8MZnLvTx2eM8eOSehjSGVV9hPw/w640-h542/Screenshot%202023-02-16%20at%2011.50.21%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The set even includes the eyelet cam - almost impossible to find for the Automatic Buttonholer because it was sold separately </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-3657878510702054762023-02-15T17:32:00.003-05:002023-02-15T22:23:25.849-05:00Kenmore 158-1760 <p> I've been through more Kenmores than I can count in search of the ultimate model (not all of them are included on this blog.) Every time I think I've found the best machine, I seem to find one just a little better.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmrvyen2vLkl4SVsNXW0ovgQkLAuxHCKt6hUDKNheH7Id2K6ejaY39cumCg1bi38be7wXKP5tfGK0pCCnhjYGrguWEcp0MawcmbK6CszlU1AnmcuGb0LBRDsxJcc5Xk-gGxRLX-ARnISBN1MS3vI62rktnERn6zquL0Yq81KzELaooUe2ECJ8QdfVyw/s1616/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%201.46.35%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1616" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmrvyen2vLkl4SVsNXW0ovgQkLAuxHCKt6hUDKNheH7Id2K6ejaY39cumCg1bi38be7wXKP5tfGK0pCCnhjYGrguWEcp0MawcmbK6CszlU1AnmcuGb0LBRDsxJcc5Xk-gGxRLX-ARnISBN1MS3vI62rktnERn6zquL0Yq81KzELaooUe2ECJ8QdfVyw/w640-h504/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%201.46.35%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.17600</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>First, to recap, the <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/06/kenmore-1581941-all-metal-wonder-machine.html" target="_blank">158.1941</a> is often referred to as the best machine in its category that Kenmore ever made. And it is a very fine machine, which is why I raved about it in a previous post. It only lacks a few features to keep it from being "perfect":</div><div><br /></div><div>1. It doesn't take cams</div><div>2. It doesn't have L-C-R needle positions </div><div>3. No built-in buttonhole stitch</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, as for #2, I've never seen that on any vintage Kenmore (so far, anyway.) But imagine my surprise to find that the 1760 is exactly the same machine as the 1941 but also takes cams, bringing it at least one step closer to perfect.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbEbl_B4D4iqxXY-DEqvduMGo343Wcm5YrulTlDqlnSu8Y8TkaW4EHGaqwLyDpvYK2asUSCptRlaMC_HGngJaHEyvUVYIenC0KNV3mnh4caMEveL0dGAXfT0wO_5NciblXb8-YnPnlkqYa1_wGrJo53xNBkH696-rAlAtcstllSGjnyC1vy_KtDezVg/s2318/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%202.31.51%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="2318" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbEbl_B4D4iqxXY-DEqvduMGo343Wcm5YrulTlDqlnSu8Y8TkaW4EHGaqwLyDpvYK2asUSCptRlaMC_HGngJaHEyvUVYIenC0KNV3mnh4caMEveL0dGAXfT0wO_5NciblXb8-YnPnlkqYa1_wGrJo53xNBkH696-rAlAtcstllSGjnyC1vy_KtDezVg/w640-h366/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%202.31.51%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />Yes, I can sew little duckies, trees, flowers and hearts on this machine! (Clearly, I am easily entertained in my old age.)</div><div><br /></div><div>When I say exactly, I do mean it is EXACTLY the same as the 1941 in every way except for the cam feature (and there is a different top thread guide to keep the thread clear of the cam lid.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8NCBqk7hwZ3X2SyFz918vkfsN37eBXop_WONBiN0Ie2WqwFFzILmPgl_w6cwTgVm4pmap5UhmkhqSQREkTkbwv8hFM0taUFbfaL06b6t5SLCBHzPRAcbAyVyRTpk4P2q8Rql4yzH-gru3qqB7X7nKWib8Uk6AA6Kjv4C1KUf82XhBqq4PfjPUkUDGQ/s1824/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%202.35.15%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="1824" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8NCBqk7hwZ3X2SyFz918vkfsN37eBXop_WONBiN0Ie2WqwFFzILmPgl_w6cwTgVm4pmap5UhmkhqSQREkTkbwv8hFM0taUFbfaL06b6t5SLCBHzPRAcbAyVyRTpk4P2q8Rql4yzH-gru3qqB7X7nKWib8Uk6AA6Kjv4C1KUf82XhBqq4PfjPUkUDGQ/w640-h266/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%202.35.15%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div> Kenmore 1941 (left) and 1760 are otherwise identical in every way<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> Of course one of the best features is the free arm which I use when sewing bags</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_5_CCq26jChL8FytqLHdzbSIyM_QgXKpFI_NBDI6-62YkySzbTs7TA65dWRd4buVHjntqETdJrV1fCAqpnzU82m1xdBa9mWwlNzLbeC2h40cMjjGHdPDBzD-RDuTjzie5yu7kvXmSlqNGRW0HWcxfWdap-Dbr9wuXfkzwu6mTDe3G2zkOrp7C1-arQ/s1836/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%201.46.47%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1380" data-original-width="1836" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_5_CCq26jChL8FytqLHdzbSIyM_QgXKpFI_NBDI6-62YkySzbTs7TA65dWRd4buVHjntqETdJrV1fCAqpnzU82m1xdBa9mWwlNzLbeC2h40cMjjGHdPDBzD-RDuTjzie5yu7kvXmSlqNGRW0HWcxfWdap-Dbr9wuXfkzwu6mTDe3G2zkOrp7C1-arQ/w640-h482/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%201.46.47%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div> Topstitching on a crossbody bag<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>I used to resist super high shank (SHS) machines because the feet and accessories are not as easy to come by as low shank models. But now that I've gradually assembled a good collection of feet (supplemented by a SHS adaptor which allows you to use some- but not all - low shank feet.) I'm more enthusiastic.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTV7WsCG-aI36-XIkG2ly4vWHdzTmrTuLZFPIkJ1PX55C2keAGUGX1VRps3WNoJRQUZ3pB7wVpHvv2pin2Bzxm7ZIDbpAdYPQ2HjLy96yqyL2PcjQ6UFMxH5DeSR8kBel5FewH7oI3HH9vmWKnx0Xt0SAsnXoj4d8-b2jqPTGF31J201bm7pX0DUUCiA/s2044/Screenshot%202023-02-15%20at%205.25.27%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="2044" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTV7WsCG-aI36-XIkG2ly4vWHdzTmrTuLZFPIkJ1PX55C2keAGUGX1VRps3WNoJRQUZ3pB7wVpHvv2pin2Bzxm7ZIDbpAdYPQ2HjLy96yqyL2PcjQ6UFMxH5DeSR8kBel5FewH7oI3HH9vmWKnx0Xt0SAsnXoj4d8-b2jqPTGF31J201bm7pX0DUUCiA/w640-h366/Screenshot%202023-02-15%20at%205.25.27%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, I even have the SHS walking foot, which was a splurge</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2023/02/review-for-butterick-5861-and-kenmore.html" target="_blank">I used this machine to make a blouse</a> and enjoyed every minute of sewing on it. One thing I love is that with the straight stitch plate, you can start on the very edge of your seam with even the finest fabric and this machine doesn't choke - like most Kenmores I've used, it has excellent piercing power at slower speeds. Although we usually use thick layers of heavy fabrics to demonstrate a machine's prowess, the performance on more delicate fabrics is just as important. I'm pleased to say this machine handles both beautifully. </div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-26905954296400083132023-02-12T13:54:00.020-05:002023-03-02T13:23:16.348-05:00Review for Butterick 5861 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I've spent more time recently collecting sewing machines and gadgets than actually sewing, so I dusted off an old pattern that's been in my collection for a while now. I liked it so much, I made it twice!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VIQCGfxG67IQbJnpaGboLxZWY4EBa6yYd0HQIWXNGrBTdqp16xPIpr5zy4xw7VuO_NUWAgkL3jDETFI3YW_pvmOmzHigsiUB8S8BXvq4qnyMu_TFrPqbM1owgRQWicdr9L7tzGegxS5xf4-ikPtQMiT1MQGwbxRt_zLA0BBbKEoMyEg3ikUs4AERKw/s1374/%20Butterick%205861%20-%200.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1122" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VIQCGfxG67IQbJnpaGboLxZWY4EBa6yYd0HQIWXNGrBTdqp16xPIpr5zy4xw7VuO_NUWAgkL3jDETFI3YW_pvmOmzHigsiUB8S8BXvq4qnyMu_TFrPqbM1owgRQWicdr9L7tzGegxS5xf4-ikPtQMiT1MQGwbxRt_zLA0BBbKEoMyEg3ikUs4AERKw/w522-h640/%20Butterick%205861%20-%200.png" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butterick 5861, View D</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBK5rwF8jeFMlwuVQf8LYQ6wOVziS3CntfqeWkk31Ag2swsLMtDA-VdNSUEGGW7zZNvpHtZSoSTtIlI8AzEM2Y2d2BfhFZ84Y8frSDpvZm2Dl0mmMI6U6zj1zVGt31vNAearoXyPSLyLlvGAJLF8tx60dVzN4H8fLOjJ3u1uOaqTSr84f0L4_chR6Zhg/s802/Screenshot%202023-02-28%20at%207.33.23%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="634" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBK5rwF8jeFMlwuVQf8LYQ6wOVziS3CntfqeWkk31Ag2swsLMtDA-VdNSUEGGW7zZNvpHtZSoSTtIlI8AzEM2Y2d2BfhFZ84Y8frSDpvZm2Dl0mmMI6U6zj1zVGt31vNAearoXyPSLyLlvGAJLF8tx60dVzN4H8fLOjJ3u1uOaqTSr84f0L4_chR6Zhg/w316-h400/Screenshot%202023-02-28%20at%207.33.23%20PM.png" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4GU00ul3053y4LO1GieeA1uC0A0oDDd1w6vKtzidKnDWW79cAqkpDKTT_FTEqoDAljlAv5s7AU3NbJB-DW7p6Tbmb-45XzoGC0Z5x8h9Dg-Ko5uWcPtD_2BZQxiQ79uS6BH34NoPP7g7orhjILgizMuhPbOEATitOj4t8KNOHv856qogYsW32vklxA/s1368/Butterick%205861.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1014" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4GU00ul3053y4LO1GieeA1uC0A0oDDd1w6vKtzidKnDWW79cAqkpDKTT_FTEqoDAljlAv5s7AU3NbJB-DW7p6Tbmb-45XzoGC0Z5x8h9Dg-Ko5uWcPtD_2BZQxiQ79uS6BH34NoPP7g7orhjILgizMuhPbOEATitOj4t8KNOHv856qogYsW32vklxA/w474-h640/Butterick%205861.png" width="474" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The first is an inexpensive lightweight cotton shirting I bought at JoAnn. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYy3msdWPYOWajGRpNoKdK9vMngkMrrwm64jX6dEHuJIzvLPbizg8j9xbDPH_Q5WcYqmovENc0xhGWaam4dECNfV02uXvLU6FW0ZonfByL8ahSm1P3SMDSAmmlR2bVrLRsSk2slCdHDo57IV2vCDONPSxPgzOJE1ef4VBsd2vdbBuLRPHkS8FIsMSGg/s1368/Screenshot%202023-02-28%20at%2010.34.53%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1032" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYy3msdWPYOWajGRpNoKdK9vMngkMrrwm64jX6dEHuJIzvLPbizg8j9xbDPH_Q5WcYqmovENc0xhGWaam4dECNfV02uXvLU6FW0ZonfByL8ahSm1P3SMDSAmmlR2bVrLRsSk2slCdHDo57IV2vCDONPSxPgzOJE1ef4VBsd2vdbBuLRPHkS8FIsMSGg/w482-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-28%20at%2010.34.53%20AM.png" width="482" /></a></div>Then after my "working muslin" I made the second top out of pricey Liberty Tana lawn. (I probably wouldn't have paid as much for a blouse RTW as I paid for this fabric!)<br /><p style="text-align: center;">I enjoyed making the tucks and also playing with the stripes</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Pt8Na9ZxuDfoAT3b0BxWdIW5w7_ZqzjZOYZ8gqx-aNChwYur7JLZ0XkQQvRVf9Kk5gyPy23Dt0yaKAsowKil_ccDh1Ru5ex83kcWL4dxMUB0bQA6kJkIKrkqcYZAmi9EIrCE01rPmlazEWFcAnjXwco0FlQ7FmW5GaYKJw_ff_erdYmYOmjLuqewUQ/s1364/Screenshot%202023-02-12%20at%201.53.03%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Pt8Na9ZxuDfoAT3b0BxWdIW5w7_ZqzjZOYZ8gqx-aNChwYur7JLZ0XkQQvRVf9Kk5gyPy23Dt0yaKAsowKil_ccDh1Ru5ex83kcWL4dxMUB0bQA6kJkIKrkqcYZAmi9EIrCE01rPmlazEWFcAnjXwco0FlQ7FmW5GaYKJw_ff_erdYmYOmjLuqewUQ/w486-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-12%20at%201.53.03%20PM.png" width="486" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tuck detail - notice the tucks are CURVED. The stripes help point this out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGWYUZmLyhz8171BQ7btY9R-OBm1-hU-WkJTQFqik2uDUkxuOW4p_u-6cUxRaMvO-nT0Xkkg1tp9K_k8FztKvkwuegG6ZpSdwHDpiczxQsVT4uJZgCW1nJ8moB7QAHb1usN1Fk6NVoy4T6S0CIddayKbzwNL3d0HYZwo-H37dsRkW91XrUgRLRCRTBw/s1374/tucks.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="792" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGWYUZmLyhz8171BQ7btY9R-OBm1-hU-WkJTQFqik2uDUkxuOW4p_u-6cUxRaMvO-nT0Xkkg1tp9K_k8FztKvkwuegG6ZpSdwHDpiczxQsVT4uJZgCW1nJ8moB7QAHb1usN1Fk6NVoy4T6S0CIddayKbzwNL3d0HYZwo-H37dsRkW91XrUgRLRCRTBw/w368-h640/tucks.png" width="368" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKJYSUiNSHgpjit2kfwCNLEx8hF9StqzFrxsWiHoQQtnKbsY5pVZWwDipMcyYweuflQxJseLYbmxZU9ntLEHk93FFIGMIzuVCY-aXrpH365CZPhVpuVWIq7fJUJPelyPRKFYfwdTOESfYm3sC8KCSj9GXZPmWRneoI8bl03s_H5rlLkmeUCruFRkuOg/s1336/Butterick%205861%20back.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="804" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKJYSUiNSHgpjit2kfwCNLEx8hF9StqzFrxsWiHoQQtnKbsY5pVZWwDipMcyYweuflQxJseLYbmxZU9ntLEHk93FFIGMIzuVCY-aXrpH365CZPhVpuVWIq7fJUJPelyPRKFYfwdTOESfYm3sC8KCSj9GXZPmWRneoI8bl03s_H5rlLkmeUCruFRkuOg/w386-h640/Butterick%205861%20back.png" width="386" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi460cMAfu5UPEBU2o8if7rNNkgxzWXQ5wPptKdRSPn2mzWxQU7d6kI_3y0B75L0WbsRF4eUijKFQerqVpeZtobTLfmh_q1ag0gOBC_MuDmOQJwJBwa_SXg0B1JkHWUVMYWjiEqcUUbRDBHDuA7v2CEnIoto1jjWDWwqxgv0Ei9SHxnAeg34OOns4tItg/s1376/Screenshot%202023-02-28%20at%2010.34.45%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi460cMAfu5UPEBU2o8if7rNNkgxzWXQ5wPptKdRSPn2mzWxQU7d6kI_3y0B75L0WbsRF4eUijKFQerqVpeZtobTLfmh_q1ag0gOBC_MuDmOQJwJBwa_SXg0B1JkHWUVMYWjiEqcUUbRDBHDuA7v2CEnIoto1jjWDWwqxgv0Ei9SHxnAeg34OOns4tItg/w488-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-28%20at%2010.34.45%20AM.png" width="488" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The back detail is a little different. These loose tunic tops are often shapeless and baggy in the back and this makes it a little more fitted. You sew rows of shirring with elastic thread between the darts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sewed this blouse on my recently acquired <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2023/02/kenmore-158-1760.html" target="_blank">Kenmore 1760</a> which is my "new favorite" machine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpwCQIObtuGG4yDlIUXY6HvLZaA4kQ6hYJM-UdxJk-BjGI-bfP7U397nUjZZFnyMKxtBPkcdHWhjdndUEIK8R1sQJ36_l8WKvduMYxcty1FZzEBVSSTu7RsK7NDsFKRVz8mykpXpXJBHP9-c5pYhEFsIleGRh6J967LK-OdziYNxNGFYO_hMDQoYEIg/s1616/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%201.46.35%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1616" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpwCQIObtuGG4yDlIUXY6HvLZaA4kQ6hYJM-UdxJk-BjGI-bfP7U397nUjZZFnyMKxtBPkcdHWhjdndUEIK8R1sQJ36_l8WKvduMYxcty1FZzEBVSSTu7RsK7NDsFKRVz8mykpXpXJBHP9-c5pYhEFsIleGRh6J967LK-OdziYNxNGFYO_hMDQoYEIg/w640-h504/Screenshot%202023-01-30%20at%201.46.35%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.1760</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">As for the construction, this is a simple pattern, very easy to sew. It is a little time consuming to make the tucks and shirring, but those details add to the interest so I enjoyed the process. Once those two details are done, the rest goes together quickly - it even has easy raglan sleeves for those who hate to do set in sleeves.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">However, <b>there is a mistake in the pattern which will slow you down if you're not aware of it.</b> The illustration shows the shoulder yoke applied BACKWARDS. The longer, sloped edge goes to the front of the garment (corresponding with the single notch) and the shorter perpendicular edge goes to the back (corresponding with the double notches). The illustration in the instructions shows it completely opposite. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAbdTREP7Xeq_nmohbgo6y_7oWPoUt3oxZXjtvDE8BTNqB4BPua5s3k-wUNY2zFTKMA74NCoKnjzGfFJPaUhT4Y92TUqmIXv07WHR9SB7Scsw3olgqQ95o6LbPw9ztzYfD0poo2GiWOrPJMaDf_EWQ5gckWZO0lwQl4wa9ev3loqK_n_Upc8AnW10LQ/s1702/Screenshot%202023-02-12%20at%202.04.43%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="1702" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAbdTREP7Xeq_nmohbgo6y_7oWPoUt3oxZXjtvDE8BTNqB4BPua5s3k-wUNY2zFTKMA74NCoKnjzGfFJPaUhT4Y92TUqmIXv07WHR9SB7Scsw3olgqQ95o6LbPw9ztzYfD0poo2GiWOrPJMaDf_EWQ5gckWZO0lwQl4wa9ev3loqK_n_Upc8AnW10LQ/w640-h510/Screenshot%202023-02-12%20at%202.04.43%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another mistake in the instructions concerns the neck binding. You cut a 1-1/2" bias strip then you are directed to press one edge in at the seam line (5'8") and trim it to 1/4". Then you sew the binding onto the neckline with a 5/8" seam allowance, and turn the folded edge over the seam. WRONG! Simple math tells you it isn't possible, since 5/8" x 2 = 1/1-4" That leaves barely 1/4" to cover the seam edge - it won't work. Take my word for it: press one edge in 1/4" (do NOT trim anything!), sew the strip onto the neckline with your 5/8" seam allowance, trim the seam to 1/4", and your binding will fold over and cover it perfectly and look just like the illustration.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">(Ditto the binding on the cuff - I did NOT trim the strip as directed and it was perfect.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Speaking of cuffs, this is where that free arm really shines!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtnJnPD0QgueIjjpC-2shuovONFuyP9z5IAQN2f-l8yK5ObbY4l3juKJzxJ0u121POnVGCkodNmDfbXFfZtY4nYMh87Rix3FQLeRT9tY-Pa6IYRteXLC2o7_9X1opkXxOQtgQWdZ-4TUPdNjTHOwobeDbk7eOf2bo3CkaPD5ihsfuBAcV9urs4WQK1w/s1184/Screenshot%202023-02-12%20at%2011.49.22%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="1040" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPtnJnPD0QgueIjjpC-2shuovONFuyP9z5IAQN2f-l8yK5ObbY4l3juKJzxJ0u121POnVGCkodNmDfbXFfZtY4nYMh87Rix3FQLeRT9tY-Pa6IYRteXLC2o7_9X1opkXxOQtgQWdZ-4TUPdNjTHOwobeDbk7eOf2bo3CkaPD5ihsfuBAcV9urs4WQK1w/w351-h400/Screenshot%202023-02-12%20at%2011.49.22%20AM.png" width="351" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to admit, this is a pretty nice feature</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The only thing I didn't do on the Kenmore was the buttonholes. The Singer Professional Buttonholer on my Slant-O-Matic is just better at buttonholes all the way around (no pun intended!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tuLzA53zu8g" width="320" youtube-src-id="tuLzA53zu8g"></iframe></div>The green buttonholes on this sample were done on the Kenmore</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><p><br /></p>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-35275361081863274232023-02-08T10:41:00.004-05:002023-02-09T10:37:47.283-05:00The Monogrammers - Singer versus Kenmore<p>I recently acquired a Kenmore monogrammer for my beloved 158.1774 (one of my favorite machines.) I've been using the Singer counterparts for a number of years now so I was anxious to see how the Kenmore version would stack up. I'll cut right to the chase before getting into the nitty-gritty details</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9mwI2y1gDnEHLqWIC6isY829o48jInJPLnkojLWjDG6Fb3hweCFPyRQeUqZ5ipv0tbWdmY31pQGF6N3IqwWa2vjYSzVdilogPJ3VSSDvrsqcL6pvsjOBchhO1R_oxFP_dSfNI4b-O0rHYxQd4IKoHgsSN9F8d3HQFMb7H4ivuW6y4kloVkPvdi4EqQ/s1554/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.12%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1554" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU9mwI2y1gDnEHLqWIC6isY829o48jInJPLnkojLWjDG6Fb3hweCFPyRQeUqZ5ipv0tbWdmY31pQGF6N3IqwWa2vjYSzVdilogPJ3VSSDvrsqcL6pvsjOBchhO1R_oxFP_dSfNI4b-O0rHYxQd4IKoHgsSN9F8d3HQFMb7H4ivuW6y4kloVkPvdi4EqQ/w640-h440/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.12%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Blue (left) are the Kenmore monograms, Pink is Singer. </p><p><br /></p><p> If you're deciding which monogrammer(s) you might like to get for your own vintage machines, here is a rundown of how they all work. Honestly, there are pros and cons for each so I'm glad I have both sets!</p><p>Let's start with Singer which has TWO versions - the Deluxe Monogrammer which makes 1-1/2" letters and the regular monogrammer which makes 1/2" letters (these are both for slant shank - I'm not sure if low shank versions are available, but if so they must be very rare since I've never actually found one.)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtY9LPp3T9E8LWbzvTlAIP5kwbITMCXvouM1ABR0uq89XCxvRcUAUYEwVd-swrQGlBdpw4z-wkqHtEbWXtuGhuaZXUiUkaAr3PQxwj3SrIoEzU5fRp_H6VPiGduJ0dds3V47EvgrjiCfUF9PBCU5fmkjOHRQcK6-uDxHwqQfhAPhp36wxKna6syDvQQ/s1822/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.50%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1822" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtY9LPp3T9E8LWbzvTlAIP5kwbITMCXvouM1ABR0uq89XCxvRcUAUYEwVd-swrQGlBdpw4z-wkqHtEbWXtuGhuaZXUiUkaAr3PQxwj3SrIoEzU5fRp_H6VPiGduJ0dds3V47EvgrjiCfUF9PBCU5fmkjOHRQcK6-uDxHwqQfhAPhp36wxKna6syDvQQ/w640-h484/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.50%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the Singer 401 slant shank sewing machine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjuwkSrcmokFjcURKd8vEwMKwAZUpF4AhzFrZf8V682kV8HOBN-DFbSWgFW-fikG4S6RE695EnWQqiBgs0g9mrFyfIK7x34caK3VH9T20Uf4Qi7uF_ggKTmaGTkSS-m0mF2X13pz6SlVwstj6abS-ca5NPphSTywFdxAff5LMVj8HtJQvgo-nlRQ7-Q/s1156/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.40%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1156" data-original-width="1028" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjuwkSrcmokFjcURKd8vEwMKwAZUpF4AhzFrZf8V682kV8HOBN-DFbSWgFW-fikG4S6RE695EnWQqiBgs0g9mrFyfIK7x34caK3VH9T20Uf4Qi7uF_ggKTmaGTkSS-m0mF2X13pz6SlVwstj6abS-ca5NPphSTywFdxAff5LMVj8HtJQvgo-nlRQ7-Q/w356-h400/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.40%20AM.png" width="356" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For Singer, you need this feed cover plate, and I'll explain why below </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZX1cHIGGehDIRgI9hv9i5wlgj_aYfx_R4NxYJRAOkTFGwK9xI48lyt62jz2M5KB8GT5GQp6Z9mMcE3CnUVOaP97wztOTbTXJrtl1DegCIDCJ56lJt1T_bqRl0QyYHppZ7zD-KI1-nx4Pnb5tD8-fMKkyJMBN633_omYTFB-iVWVmb29yh01cxoz06w/s1038/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.33%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="972" data-original-width="1038" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZX1cHIGGehDIRgI9hv9i5wlgj_aYfx_R4NxYJRAOkTFGwK9xI48lyt62jz2M5KB8GT5GQp6Z9mMcE3CnUVOaP97wztOTbTXJrtl1DegCIDCJ56lJt1T_bqRl0QyYHppZ7zD-KI1-nx4Pnb5tD8-fMKkyJMBN633_omYTFB-iVWVmb29yh01cxoz06w/w400-h375/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.33%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This attachment -is powered by a fork over the needle bar<span style="font-size: x-large;">*</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzblExJIQ8i-n390NF7B6pYo6nR3nshJEzYMP4urKbwqk5_6OICpXpRthtGY-CMn80be-JLGtMwSsDsmZtCVxdvLHI4c7tWh5CbL6UJA-ItVfHkBmU1Ayv08VZC-29bQX587yuRJO2u04EeNWD1LJoWdErA7ueF-14t-WGL_gWACHBmpVaTQleuSNrEg/s1194/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.24%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1034" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzblExJIQ8i-n390NF7B6pYo6nR3nshJEzYMP4urKbwqk5_6OICpXpRthtGY-CMn80be-JLGtMwSsDsmZtCVxdvLHI4c7tWh5CbL6UJA-ItVfHkBmU1Ayv08VZC-29bQX587yuRJO2u04EeNWD1LJoWdErA7ueF-14t-WGL_gWACHBmpVaTQleuSNrEg/w346-h400/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.24%20AM.png" width="346" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Deluxe Monogrammer attached to machine, with letter cam inserted. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Obtaining the cams for this monogrammer is THE biggest consideration before you buy one - they were not sold in complete sets so you'll have to collect the letters you want individually which can be costly and time consuming <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2016/10/more-fun-with-singer-deluxe-monogrammer.html" target="_blank">more on that here</a>)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijWG2zD3azkPWhOaG_NiuVnCroa97WnIG9qcAkN_O_dMDysXRa_6Kar-9alYLospFg9eF7PCCJfjUGNJLXUc0BcKMDvH2ZrHmPmzPlUckrtb6pnazq4p4G3-yw0msNM3VXhK0wiHAR9phZ6GTMqWbnOotWb-VsBq02CI_2rVXTU3n8e3KWlzu5nM-E-g/s1070/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.16%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1070" data-original-width="1060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijWG2zD3azkPWhOaG_NiuVnCroa97WnIG9qcAkN_O_dMDysXRa_6Kar-9alYLospFg9eF7PCCJfjUGNJLXUc0BcKMDvH2ZrHmPmzPlUckrtb6pnazq4p4G3-yw0msNM3VXhK0wiHAR9phZ6GTMqWbnOotWb-VsBq02CI_2rVXTU3n8e3KWlzu5nM-E-g/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.16%20AM.png" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You have a clear plastic guide to show you the placement of your monogram</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3qBt-cWYdRo" width="320" youtube-src-id="3qBt-cWYdRo"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here it goes. The attachment actually moves the fabric around to form the letters, so the feed cover gives it a smooth surface to move freely. As you'll see compared the Kenmore version below, this stitches SO much nicer - a plus on the Singer side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For tiny letters that go on a cuff, collar, or handkerchief maybe, is the monogrammer that looks more like a buttonholer. It comes with a complete set of cams, unlike the Deluxe Monogrammer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtdKEuRJEsTOgbIQs6Ari_tyV6j725Y2OMVpVk8B_v6A6ZnJHSWV3KWkqDP0fQX0-hIIgYHi4sI4oZk2MsHwIBT5ajZEc0hVqhnTgwWtwvhlD4oVgrLXQVF5TTKzaPi3GwD3oZLCRYsjtdimewh-FjGws_AqL9nyOwtxJFR6DcSw3aV2qUWQsaPIKxQ/s1748/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.08%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1748" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtdKEuRJEsTOgbIQs6Ari_tyV6j725Y2OMVpVk8B_v6A6ZnJHSWV3KWkqDP0fQX0-hIIgYHi4sI4oZk2MsHwIBT5ajZEc0hVqhnTgwWtwvhlD4oVgrLXQVF5TTKzaPi3GwD3oZLCRYsjtdimewh-FjGws_AqL9nyOwtxJFR6DcSw3aV2qUWQsaPIKxQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.58.08%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUBEEd5l9fo7ZnO3jwkMgw1SqM-dAQn_SzBwwRXEXQe4vpizWBnC60BjNG73PhGYQP60Md-Ofh9uMTwZcZ6__6lRAx6L7TT4YUP9W-giCmpAaIiMWy8_XmA9AJdVs6qtKgj14kPNe39T8BZrYV5iZygGJHhwHk2HXpxQKiYTedzImAcTKttEWc1F6bw/s1458/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.58%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1458" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUBEEd5l9fo7ZnO3jwkMgw1SqM-dAQn_SzBwwRXEXQe4vpizWBnC60BjNG73PhGYQP60Md-Ofh9uMTwZcZ6__6lRAx6L7TT4YUP9W-giCmpAaIiMWy8_XmA9AJdVs6qtKgj14kPNe39T8BZrYV5iZygGJHhwHk2HXpxQKiYTedzImAcTKttEWc1F6bw/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.58%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Placement guide to situate your letters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nH6du6OuTS0" width="320" youtube-src-id="nH6du6OuTS0"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Similar to using a buttonholer, you put the round cam in the top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, on to Kenmore. While the monogrammer itself is standard for this series, it comes with an array of throat plate attachments to accommodate the MANY variations of Kenmore 158 machines. This can be frustrating if you didn't get the one that came with your particular machine and are trying to find one on eBay or Etsy. Sometimes guesswork is involved but I lucked out and found one that fits my 1774. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These come with a full set of templates which make BOTH sizes of letters so that is a plus for Kenmore.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OVTKqxtAbOw4y83yiUWC-wpAjvtiGsHIU4mVaCPFiggPjJTH2eOQdpvtH4mF3Ul1VzoLrCPOFqgLO_NS-nezjZvnOyi9_WyzN1cE6WWSru9Zinfp4GF3H9UoEzz2HKkXt9pAOf4UeGrxgFkfeHCCadIo5T9_bmZxJe9Z_mV7bjU3A67LmokqElxFtQ/s1370/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.42%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OVTKqxtAbOw4y83yiUWC-wpAjvtiGsHIU4mVaCPFiggPjJTH2eOQdpvtH4mF3Ul1VzoLrCPOFqgLO_NS-nezjZvnOyi9_WyzN1cE6WWSru9Zinfp4GF3H9UoEzz2HKkXt9pAOf4UeGrxgFkfeHCCadIo5T9_bmZxJe9Z_mV7bjU3A67LmokqElxFtQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.42%20AM.png" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCJSFIdXoOQUx_e72K-g7jyUb6hcFP-Lhje3QobOwhxC7b2AEBfE1WNhcbZuxoQWA2QlqdMOlW0TUzgYYBYQYKjhmYk8OHGzkubB1DGbEm0T9YW7PvhmKVqCD07JTljuKxrI4JqqwXBWATkRYDIsnBEzw8937hK0nYJ2uhjHdkkQnWTDWdOS1oSq6mQ/s1830/Kenmore%20MG.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="1830" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieCJSFIdXoOQUx_e72K-g7jyUb6hcFP-Lhje3QobOwhxC7b2AEBfE1WNhcbZuxoQWA2QlqdMOlW0TUzgYYBYQYKjhmYk8OHGzkubB1DGbEm0T9YW7PvhmKVqCD07JTljuKxrI4JqqwXBWATkRYDIsnBEzw8937hK0nYJ2uhjHdkkQnWTDWdOS1oSq6mQ/w400-h296/Kenmore%20MG.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">*</span>Here is a key difference in how this works compared to the Singer version. This one isn't powered by the needlebar, but evidently the two knobs I have circled here interact to make the attachment move. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD45XD0GZ7OR8bWunn2oVri-V4ucLmtBsUAbOs6qCH6xCyKSYChO9UbmfPhPZIDSYPEXzqGHmPPvCMzKcAkQCAfpZN-R3hWGKRI1CNNfGXLJ-NlP0OB3SqBOmjdceQqfeZnNCUxUOQ3Z4RL2iS4RsEqmEGPFrfvSl03Swqz1Ov6UrRd67yQQWEZexy3A/s1376/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.34%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD45XD0GZ7OR8bWunn2oVri-V4ucLmtBsUAbOs6qCH6xCyKSYChO9UbmfPhPZIDSYPEXzqGHmPPvCMzKcAkQCAfpZN-R3hWGKRI1CNNfGXLJ-NlP0OB3SqBOmjdceQqfeZnNCUxUOQ3Z4RL2iS4RsEqmEGPFrfvSl03Swqz1Ov6UrRd67yQQWEZexy3A/w482-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.34%20AM.png" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Instead of the placement guides, you insert your fabric in this hoop and the gauge underneath will place the letters in the left-center-right positions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RK-EfI5h1G4" width="320" youtube-src-id="RK-EfI5h1G4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my opinion the hoop can be a little awkward since depending on where you are placing your monogram you might not have a big enough area to fit easily inside the hoop. But as you can see, the hoop itself is what makes the fabric move so it's not optional.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGt8QAXQCg9SRi0Uez8FNE8Jlt1PdhTv1d7cBUa_Yo3X6qkSAJyHI7S3ozDGJdGvgWJW-yDdP5m50gGz-FJdNrqNOAjMFXnnpfAXZ6zQdnfrxQDh9EIxOVq4kFSNAD1E44G-GE1v0qWbdCR0iRNIKfhTZbqcMnNj-99niZlJZEqzGdf7uDuMeHtyiljg/s1200/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.25%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGt8QAXQCg9SRi0Uez8FNE8Jlt1PdhTv1d7cBUa_Yo3X6qkSAJyHI7S3ozDGJdGvgWJW-yDdP5m50gGz-FJdNrqNOAjMFXnnpfAXZ6zQdnfrxQDh9EIxOVq4kFSNAD1E44G-GE1v0qWbdCR0iRNIKfhTZbqcMnNj-99niZlJZEqzGdf7uDuMeHtyiljg/w552-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-08%20at%209.57.25%20AM.png" width="552" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With this monogrammer, you just turn the cam around and insert it in the opposite direction to get the smaller size letter - unlike the Singer which requires an entirely separate attachment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, that about covers it. Like I said, I'm glad I have both since the letters do look different and also come in different sizes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kenmore</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pro: Comes with all letter cams for large and small letters</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pro: No separate letter guides needed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Con: Can be hard to find the version with the correct throat plate for your particular machine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Con: Doesn't make as nice of a satin stitch as the Singer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Singer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pro: Stitching is superior</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pro: Makes 1-1/2" letters if you want a larger size</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Con: Must get TWO attachments for the different letter sizes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Con: It is expensive to collect the letter cams for the Deluxe Monogrammer</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-7123903814023788782023-02-01T17:41:00.005-05:002023-02-06T20:11:29.401-05:00Kenmore Serger 385-16641<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I don't only use vintage sewing machines, I also use an "almost" vintage serger (they haven't been available for home use long enough to be truly "vintage" yet, they've only been around since maybe the early 1980s.)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today's sergers come with an impressive array of features including some kind of air threading which I have literally never seen so I don't miss it. Some of them also have many more threads than the four shown here, and again having never used one of those I don't miss it.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOteGzgjupXg0jfYILx2tHXR-Wh-hajmDFE9EWjE0M9nYGvpbr9IICX15DCq1wh0Gb7kp_a95gOHXnXc6KglkwMmVBaExvCTAEe2bRecK_udtf8n1yHUj3rTtmMc4OIxRSUTyfmqV5ejSU9Jt9EwPL7z7LqSWYYmxMd_AYSYswSfdz7rbJak6jxkQ74Q/s2168/Kenmore%20Serger1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="2168" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOteGzgjupXg0jfYILx2tHXR-Wh-hajmDFE9EWjE0M9nYGvpbr9IICX15DCq1wh0Gb7kp_a95gOHXnXc6KglkwMmVBaExvCTAEe2bRecK_udtf8n1yHUj3rTtmMc4OIxRSUTyfmqV5ejSU9Jt9EwPL7z7LqSWYYmxMd_AYSYswSfdz7rbJak6jxkQ74Q/w640-h328/Kenmore%20Serger1.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />This cost $500 new (probably thirty-odd years ago) and I paid $60 for it on Shop Goodwill. It still works just as good as new! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNQg-6krIbSrsaolwbKYl9Mdmrsj4hHQ250S7Y6szTjGd6epnWBMUmWn88hCI2Z7raISNIwDHBCosRUjl5CwG4JXgcUjKwHWaeqY8pZXGiqeWwMcvDypxoitze49HMPUlEnbCVwvVyFA9s77oZTy_UdHHZzFiZQSdkI41lXzeyCHYDmglpfvbepLsog/s1354/Kenmore%20Serger.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1354" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNQg-6krIbSrsaolwbKYl9Mdmrsj4hHQ250S7Y6szTjGd6epnWBMUmWn88hCI2Z7raISNIwDHBCosRUjl5CwG4JXgcUjKwHWaeqY8pZXGiqeWwMcvDypxoitze49HMPUlEnbCVwvVyFA9s77oZTy_UdHHZzFiZQSdkI41lXzeyCHYDmglpfvbepLsog/w408-h640/Kenmore%20Serger.png" width="408" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Kenmore 16641 </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It sews beautifully, and cost me about the same as a nice restaurant meal. That's a great deal for someone like me who uses a serger only for a few applications and doesn't mind threading it manually. I'm used to doing everything manually on vintage sewing machines so this doesn't faze me at all.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1qcqThZqGX3RbMMxgd3pBYiMwKdGDfEfXqYtOe8kaqobsjsY9yoSyQSckYvtBP3P-ih8McexV8G6XMIwfeBZE_kf8gGqrZ3CPFSTF1X9FnJIDGIDFvd--nVqQod07eohofVPutROfR6zCTOMn1cQLOoXD9ASQqa3JPwgJJtIHhIvYXl3-HVXzRB1WA/s1246/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.23.06%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1246" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1qcqThZqGX3RbMMxgd3pBYiMwKdGDfEfXqYtOe8kaqobsjsY9yoSyQSckYvtBP3P-ih8McexV8G6XMIwfeBZE_kf8gGqrZ3CPFSTF1X9FnJIDGIDFvd--nVqQod07eohofVPutROfR6zCTOMn1cQLOoXD9ASQqa3JPwgJJtIHhIvYXl3-HVXzRB1WA/w640-h546/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.23.06%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div> I threaded it up with color-coded threads, and it sewed perfect tensions right out of the gate</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mostly what I use a serger for is to finish fabric edges</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzwr6QUi2eEd_kg_We-wddb3DaufSNS61AknyZl_q80rzdrQpvpxq-nEhmM26asqliDJZoKmWKWlkzx0H2Ih_9U9_fAYhsuVRQKf0AENUBbr5iAaaRUqilAADIs6R2YTgmR2GVvNdyGA-xfD3wz_hXQQNLOpx6v6bOO8ubir4htw8Si7viiJQ8l0OxA/s1108/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.23.26%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvzwr6QUi2eEd_kg_We-wddb3DaufSNS61AknyZl_q80rzdrQpvpxq-nEhmM26asqliDJZoKmWKWlkzx0H2Ih_9U9_fAYhsuVRQKf0AENUBbr5iAaaRUqilAADIs6R2YTgmR2GVvNdyGA-xfD3wz_hXQQNLOpx6v6bOO8ubir4htw8Si7viiJQ8l0OxA/w604-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.23.26%20PM.png" width="604" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPapSujANs7D5TLWhnrLWFMOGTadkxBakoDyBCWjrvej_4NbUYDHkskUxZLoEJLGgc3EOZU0vsNDgB2il4KcA0ngYGBV1fJ_6BAM_Gw2xHFhYPSoSEVNkndZBCXxAqHRiP62LlZZ2XkKQmJHRr0gKbGutJNR0okLPzb6ID3bax5Nc9g31h3FU4vpn0g/s1374/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.23.16%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1318" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPapSujANs7D5TLWhnrLWFMOGTadkxBakoDyBCWjrvej_4NbUYDHkskUxZLoEJLGgc3EOZU0vsNDgB2il4KcA0ngYGBV1fJ_6BAM_Gw2xHFhYPSoSEVNkndZBCXxAqHRiP62LlZZ2XkKQmJHRr0gKbGutJNR0okLPzb6ID3bax5Nc9g31h3FU4vpn0g/w614-h640/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.23.16%20PM.png" width="614" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It sews nicely even over the thick seams</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div> Then I might use it occasionally to make a rolled hem edge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vg17F80xDxMY2sPALV4Bbi8txyLyJ5IzH-uvgwPACJLslbAgT_WxjvxwLTi_rIS0vrlLz7xpTOcjYkcKeB5NuPsHB9R4A-giXR61duBTcU5L-f1AQH_zbi-5gtNxrYJEAASl0OO6EnVpt0bIRm_HCRDjFG-ATz9t-yNUnhMNb_NEzg4UdflbnBY02w/s1020/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.22.56%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="1020" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vg17F80xDxMY2sPALV4Bbi8txyLyJ5IzH-uvgwPACJLslbAgT_WxjvxwLTi_rIS0vrlLz7xpTOcjYkcKeB5NuPsHB9R4A-giXR61duBTcU5L-f1AQH_zbi-5gtNxrYJEAASl0OO6EnVpt0bIRm_HCRDjFG-ATz9t-yNUnhMNb_NEzg4UdflbnBY02w/w640-h632/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.22.56%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It sews just as nicely on this delicate Liberty Tana lawn - pretty rolled hem!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, I might very occasionally construct a knit garment on the serger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-aOrRJaf6UTT4QhYa1evmPAX6lo9PSA06PGiLJXEXBa-ejtaG9-JY3sCb_ffzrx-QN2HwCYFXZtS9Y3ymnFnPfJFVhL5nsXouriNMGwkomxtAlMAHdZpnefHJRom0fj1O1FpJIsyI_uQD-EL8Qfjij0sizUMotB2X3DCfI4xCjvTX_tmRk2UfgRPyQ/s1406/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.22.45%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1406" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-aOrRJaf6UTT4QhYa1evmPAX6lo9PSA06PGiLJXEXBa-ejtaG9-JY3sCb_ffzrx-QN2HwCYFXZtS9Y3ymnFnPfJFVhL5nsXouriNMGwkomxtAlMAHdZpnefHJRom0fj1O1FpJIsyI_uQD-EL8Qfjij0sizUMotB2X3DCfI4xCjvTX_tmRk2UfgRPyQ/w640-h624/Screenshot%202023-02-01%20at%205.22.45%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect tensions again, on this super stretchy knit seam</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And that's about it! For the money I saved buying a good quality used serger, I can buy more fabric and other goodies. Win/Win.</div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-80742224661049959382022-10-29T17:04:00.013-04:002022-11-16T14:40:11.937-05:00When I'm Not Sewing - SEAGLASS (making jewelry)<p> A girl can't sew ALL the time. Right now, this is my latest jam - making jewelry from seaglass I collected in France and England. I can loosely connect it to the theme of this blog because it is about repurposing - old glass discarded and tumbled in the sea for decades washes up on the beach where it is picked up and turned into wearable art.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGXSAEChhouphNY7usH2sfYARvKM6alQEq7DBjN54YFpwuf92ncW2h2lwMx1xPCFD5_1rmXHsehE2cUM8-IIksM-Om-r-PU91ahcfUd-CpkcGehxIhbVvERiaCScichctw67XqDVY1ud5HQX0nPhamyjh4u-ZwDyxTZM6z10P3aKcL_VtRNN85v12Ug/s1656/Seaglass%20at%20Brittany.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="1656" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGXSAEChhouphNY7usH2sfYARvKM6alQEq7DBjN54YFpwuf92ncW2h2lwMx1xPCFD5_1rmXHsehE2cUM8-IIksM-Om-r-PU91ahcfUd-CpkcGehxIhbVvERiaCScichctw67XqDVY1ud5HQX0nPhamyjh4u-ZwDyxTZM6z10P3aKcL_VtRNN85v12Ug/w640-h238/Seaglass%20at%20Brittany.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In Sept 2019 I collected a handful of these large pieces of seaglass, some of them still a little rough, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on the coast of Brittany</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJKIljJdPsa0Oe0eQ_RueX4wAyykadHdcpliYJs8h5mDGqjQVd2WV1LoOlJFv0-G3-qaI7wH8bSYwKzRbxPWZY27UwuQwZXArFkbDjTQ8FWbAljM3EEUob5i-Wz0Kk_v1agyLUx8h2tI6cJpY1OP7LviD8DEz-KUtQL4GGYklR5d5ZGiMT09eGMxYqA/s1628/Seaglass%20at%20Seaham.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="1628" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJKIljJdPsa0Oe0eQ_RueX4wAyykadHdcpliYJs8h5mDGqjQVd2WV1LoOlJFv0-G3-qaI7wH8bSYwKzRbxPWZY27UwuQwZXArFkbDjTQ8FWbAljM3EEUob5i-Wz0Kk_v1agyLUx8h2tI6cJpY1OP7LviD8DEz-KUtQL4GGYklR5d5ZGiMT09eGMxYqA/w640-h264/Seaglass%20at%20Seaham.png" width="640" /></a></div>In Aug 2022, I collected these small, smooth "well done" nuggets at Seaham, on the NE coast of England<div><br /></div><div>(All the glass in my collection was picked up in two afternoons - one in France, one in England)<br /><div><br /></div><div>These pieces of seaglass look like jewels to me, so of course I wanted to make them into jewelry although that is something I've never done before. But why not? I might as well give it a try!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqLAifcNVxGsELanv5qUQ0PNxcmgdCvquaq_v2YdlWli-bzqrcarEua9OqZuyq_8XodxHtEy7d6WxAJjg-tKpPi9O2zvP0ukwiblDyXWBwf63vbYBucp2C5vsbz-h3pWK8q36wQhl731HVBiGJ3TPRPt2Ym34FMRHlx2hKfhcoUMd4inR73quB3omvQ/s1380/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-27%20at%207.58.30%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="1380" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqLAifcNVxGsELanv5qUQ0PNxcmgdCvquaq_v2YdlWli-bzqrcarEua9OqZuyq_8XodxHtEy7d6WxAJjg-tKpPi9O2zvP0ukwiblDyXWBwf63vbYBucp2C5vsbz-h3pWK8q36wQhl731HVBiGJ3TPRPt2Ym34FMRHlx2hKfhcoUMd4inR73quB3omvQ/w400-h384/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-27%20at%207.58.30%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>First of all, though, I did have a few pieces professionally set into jewelry. I had a gold ring I was given 40 years ago and the freshwater pearl was crumbled so I had it replaced with a tiny piece of seaglass. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuEHDtZLT57P8yi9T3pDiNUMhkf_lfnKE4oZMRMC51WQCg6hGkjzXsWz-L6LS_3wHuo_ny4bVkJpGzUddbORO8HaxOiOAW3IF_ME8M2JjAkxs2NZ2-6Ciejg_teENRp70coBqrh2b686oaPf9TAi8GYW7K3WPdQhyCJiosum3dhUo_W2Dy1TgCPK5Zg/s1650/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-29%20at%204.42.35%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="1650" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuEHDtZLT57P8yi9T3pDiNUMhkf_lfnKE4oZMRMC51WQCg6hGkjzXsWz-L6LS_3wHuo_ny4bVkJpGzUddbORO8HaxOiOAW3IF_ME8M2JjAkxs2NZ2-6Ciejg_teENRp70coBqrh2b686oaPf9TAi8GYW7K3WPdQhyCJiosum3dhUo_W2Dy1TgCPK5Zg/w640-h250/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-29%20at%204.42.35%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">And I had a couple of pair of earrings custom made.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XOEri8og4iMfopdwBRd5rcSM-fwpHDzGAnJgcDEENrvCXWqkgkzJGXtj8uga_VHicv9zh8uuR2qkAFdoIeQfkP7JIZx6_Vzk_dKa50On9MG_2QIYC6WAlidxmwEO49NcozzLCfA7LUf6S3ibiYXt8avAI0bqcEfcZjMzuCTraldMtzaXDWvgXCRMlg/s1692/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-29%20at%204.44.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="732" data-original-width="1692" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XOEri8og4iMfopdwBRd5rcSM-fwpHDzGAnJgcDEENrvCXWqkgkzJGXtj8uga_VHicv9zh8uuR2qkAFdoIeQfkP7JIZx6_Vzk_dKa50On9MG_2QIYC6WAlidxmwEO49NcozzLCfA7LUf6S3ibiYXt8avAI0bqcEfcZjMzuCTraldMtzaXDWvgXCRMlg/w400-h173/Screen%20Shot%202022-10-29%20at%204.44.28%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div>Amazing that you can find perfectly matched sets from seaglass you randomly pick up on the beach!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I stocked up on basic jewelry making supplies, got some diamond tips for the Dremel (to drill holes in the glass for the earrings and pendants) and got to work. Wire wrapping is an easy technique although it takes a little practice. I used the cheap stuff for most of this, because I'm just learning how to do it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixR2ReCemnjvrPCI73yahQBwLXXmYOjQfsG01_zstNB7YEQU2dXychg9oMucxWKXGfrYhHlIxO4W6_0SyG_kkdA1sKKA3L7-KJBV9GyZrNVBZQ2FlePCkj5_B3erjawBuB91ZHxxT55ozPf0nMFKQRI5zlw4D7Rjei_l8gaTFSrKhacOZG0jzfaoO15Q/s1090/blue%20stone%20ring.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="1090" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixR2ReCemnjvrPCI73yahQBwLXXmYOjQfsG01_zstNB7YEQU2dXychg9oMucxWKXGfrYhHlIxO4W6_0SyG_kkdA1sKKA3L7-KJBV9GyZrNVBZQ2FlePCkj5_B3erjawBuB91ZHxxT55ozPf0nMFKQRI5zlw4D7Rjei_l8gaTFSrKhacOZG0jzfaoO15Q/w400-h378/blue%20stone%20ring.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This ring turned out the best, I made it with sterling silver wire - after I made a couple of practice rings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE THIS RING!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple more experiments </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuvxRckCB6G-5HB4iNBa1V0yK1HeKkTEe0cn1zr2qdf7bFUwknBrHfeTFEQcd08Pclyv9b2HIWWd97Bz03T-xYQOJhSFaYWQK7i-8geN88gwBTb3VifAQQMLdhkw0RGs33Q9T3PI8j_9FrP9v3JCNhw3HOATACjZLhn8ZoClP4eDDA30vq2Fcq0hewQ/s1226/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%202.20.28%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="1226" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuvxRckCB6G-5HB4iNBa1V0yK1HeKkTEe0cn1zr2qdf7bFUwknBrHfeTFEQcd08Pclyv9b2HIWWd97Bz03T-xYQOJhSFaYWQK7i-8geN88gwBTb3VifAQQMLdhkw0RGs33Q9T3PI8j_9FrP9v3JCNhw3HOATACjZLhn8ZoClP4eDDA30vq2Fcq0hewQ/w640-h302/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%202.20.28%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l42gK4BKnzYyWentoa5e9FjdMItwfZBl3eqbxfswpGlw-zBaDPp0icUC9PDk_hl6RIjVrWdssUApKupFwHKqKw0tGppVHoLxteD4E8QN_Vnut3G_G9HnVMoF9ak8HlrWQCapeGFlg3RVOdPBQLLwWvuAWUHZtahb8sSw5Mnt550Bxd3sb322UzZjjw/s1126/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%202.21.18%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="1126" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1l42gK4BKnzYyWentoa5e9FjdMItwfZBl3eqbxfswpGlw-zBaDPp0icUC9PDk_hl6RIjVrWdssUApKupFwHKqKw0tGppVHoLxteD4E8QN_Vnut3G_G9HnVMoF9ak8HlrWQCapeGFlg3RVOdPBQLLwWvuAWUHZtahb8sSw5Mnt550Bxd3sb322UzZjjw/w640-h260/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%202.21.18%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was made with a beautiful multi-colored piece of glass</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlNTUXLk5-rakjbZ4V7xRnvdEYe5O3N-DNbrhYPcD19DUT2M8ckN1X-zeQVXNBD9BDE7lA9A_XLJA2bwoqOuhmqLeFotCDeg6wka1UnJSOiOkFSsym2vHlW_YE30yEJ8LVrVPHK4jVgmVk9a4lSRBi6SHT8iUmCcEtn__U-rlePzUzyes0O1LE4-i3w/s1198/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%202.19.01%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1198" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlNTUXLk5-rakjbZ4V7xRnvdEYe5O3N-DNbrhYPcD19DUT2M8ckN1X-zeQVXNBD9BDE7lA9A_XLJA2bwoqOuhmqLeFotCDeg6wka1UnJSOiOkFSsym2vHlW_YE30yEJ8LVrVPHK4jVgmVk9a4lSRBi6SHT8iUmCcEtn__U-rlePzUzyes0O1LE4-i3w/w400-h388/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%202.19.01%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bright green nugget from England</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRqgd0JjZAkYRTxAFmTZiQ1-p2d8f5QVs0RagW5CBcMgU8Gf9FX-BDnyo3MXjoa5Jh7T9qZJYgfdHNzpOvJ4C3IyRsva1Q1xLpAK3ONqiSjLPM9uDdjl3RHOWz4GpDhgU25EnIhldrjH7W6bRKzc03MGbMvtY-j94SbjU-wxyQCzrnPwYMDLmhSTrHA/s1576/green%20set.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="1576" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRqgd0JjZAkYRTxAFmTZiQ1-p2d8f5QVs0RagW5CBcMgU8Gf9FX-BDnyo3MXjoa5Jh7T9qZJYgfdHNzpOvJ4C3IyRsva1Q1xLpAK3ONqiSjLPM9uDdjl3RHOWz4GpDhgU25EnIhldrjH7W6bRKzc03MGbMvtY-j94SbjU-wxyQCzrnPwYMDLmhSTrHA/w640-h386/green%20set.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Big piece is from France, the nuggets from England, but they match pretty well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgmyk17JuxQzxQ-rT8nnULMwzxlh1wsW_FyB7Q5DV_p6DjQCsbqYJwzARLJRQzizml3bOpga04fLIWuEq9dDOIQ5HMk6LNc0yWbKpyaICd_xLFpWZB9s8WroiwAfqxTxbag9tu__6Y-N7dW5ijF7RscBCUKZ2DMmANc7Tw-vv1mAW39Y6kt4kBtUX4w/s1446/seafoam%20set.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="1446" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixgmyk17JuxQzxQ-rT8nnULMwzxlh1wsW_FyB7Q5DV_p6DjQCsbqYJwzARLJRQzizml3bOpga04fLIWuEq9dDOIQ5HMk6LNc0yWbKpyaICd_xLFpWZB9s8WroiwAfqxTxbag9tu__6Y-N7dW5ijF7RscBCUKZ2DMmANc7Tw-vv1mAW39Y6kt4kBtUX4w/w640-h448/seafoam%20set.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are all from England</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BmIBNLPC0rmv-nPcQ6rcSI8SlSbkpn7ZKCf-II3HnE2Burs2hri14BbQpftjjACMmeWkqW7b3oNUhlvGVv5mghyPMPFdzCLbmswXn25qVs8mOnfOTR48cy3X7zrQHIZfItAk5yj7HZSKvkJluBVfpINKC0snuNdnckkXWQsaywjQGQKqOXqOn_GbrA/s1428/orange%20set.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1428" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BmIBNLPC0rmv-nPcQ6rcSI8SlSbkpn7ZKCf-II3HnE2Burs2hri14BbQpftjjACMmeWkqW7b3oNUhlvGVv5mghyPMPFdzCLbmswXn25qVs8mOnfOTR48cy3X7zrQHIZfItAk5yj7HZSKvkJluBVfpINKC0snuNdnckkXWQsaywjQGQKqOXqOn_GbrA/w640-h364/orange%20set.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are all from France</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOtd2Nos0z8HwqTNcG6iwDfnOJGLW5IxwIGzhlGBzbOkFUEa1FMsX6YrFGk40cfxvEmtZ9a-EvLZRc3QzeBzRhQ7zZiTMwE1VJ6V8ghhcYBsu9Zm0gJtyGPgBeFi7B8DhTyGNhqAjyFFJwru8JcM5W-FhmhNGoT1FDbr3Kjyt02kgQ6Z2FnBlskMW4Q/s1660/trio%20of%20pendants.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="1660" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhOtd2Nos0z8HwqTNcG6iwDfnOJGLW5IxwIGzhlGBzbOkFUEa1FMsX6YrFGk40cfxvEmtZ9a-EvLZRc3QzeBzRhQ7zZiTMwE1VJ6V8ghhcYBsu9Zm0gJtyGPgBeFi7B8DhTyGNhqAjyFFJwru8JcM5W-FhmhNGoT1FDbr3Kjyt02kgQ6Z2FnBlskMW4Q/w640-h238/trio%20of%20pendants.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The blue in the middle is from England, the other two from France</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_Q-aPDOkCrGmwZHwYT9m8limpDEu2qfJPMogQt-vuBQiuK9_b4FpVaEZ5Tk0CeAfj8kwwuiVxSCrG22kKA7Fpb6I4U5TzRzyKMXvX3l-wlVRU65ThA3nWqrNmjp6n0Sm6_RyMpFXjzpdj-YHXJlVpN1EsKh2LyuDLnPcdxnENYGzOUrbvradv1-ldw/s1372/green%20&%20yellow%20earrings.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1340" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_Q-aPDOkCrGmwZHwYT9m8limpDEu2qfJPMogQt-vuBQiuK9_b4FpVaEZ5Tk0CeAfj8kwwuiVxSCrG22kKA7Fpb6I4U5TzRzyKMXvX3l-wlVRU65ThA3nWqrNmjp6n0Sm6_RyMpFXjzpdj-YHXJlVpN1EsKh2LyuDLnPcdxnENYGzOUrbvradv1-ldw/w314-h320/green%20&%20yellow%20earrings.png" width="314" /></a></div>Both of these from England - the yellow was very rare, and I didn't have another to match it, but it was the same size and shape as this green one, so I made a mismatched pair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Once I got the hang of drilling the glass (there are some tricks to this) I got hooked and couldn't stop. And I am already thinking of where I will go to hunt my next batch of seaglass... </div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-60866771474628710612022-06-27T18:17:00.010-04:002022-06-28T08:29:21.764-04:00How to Miter Corners for Placemats the EASIEST POSSIBLE WAY! (I Promise!) <p> So, I watched a few YouTube tutorials on how to make mitered corners for placemats, and all I could think was that it really shouldn't be THAT complicated. And guess what - it really isn't! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ52KbnHLoPFd2siHnS34R-3LATWLrorbjurySZ9m1ALg0zu9nQFPCdiU2UOfNP2L5pGrdD_Z9SrYDS4zGJVE0aXUTHzMjFB416aYUGzf6Ns7yY21QXQfXhzye3tdPzlCDqCqNP2dEbec6b--Ib7fM6UG7RLxh3w0Z3aQPqJzoCUISQCZAujgptYCzOQ/s1724/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.05%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1724" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ52KbnHLoPFd2siHnS34R-3LATWLrorbjurySZ9m1ALg0zu9nQFPCdiU2UOfNP2L5pGrdD_Z9SrYDS4zGJVE0aXUTHzMjFB416aYUGzf6Ns7yY21QXQfXhzye3tdPzlCDqCqNP2dEbec6b--Ib7fM6UG7RLxh3w0Z3aQPqJzoCUISQCZAujgptYCzOQ/w640-h484/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.05%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>They always say give a task to a lazy person and they will figure out the easiest way to do it, so here is me waving my hand and volunteering! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNMzpAL_eAzUr6eoI31p4kvOYez0rQSByjvHWQiqjFcLiNCKhrnyOlDEEDlYL0y917nH1Bh4hLQ9gPH5HBpgAfhKCgkLHz-PgrOGh5UMMqqIu0AdxKdbuYJGW1mP-b5d221059o7KJOb3jyDrzQYxDk7CmGJp2SV0YCP8xPKixUmNsWyn_wmbRAiwKA/s418/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.58.42%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="418" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNMzpAL_eAzUr6eoI31p4kvOYez0rQSByjvHWQiqjFcLiNCKhrnyOlDEEDlYL0y917nH1Bh4hLQ9gPH5HBpgAfhKCgkLHz-PgrOGh5UMMqqIu0AdxKdbuYJGW1mP-b5d221059o7KJOb3jyDrzQYxDk7CmGJp2SV0YCP8xPKixUmNsWyn_wmbRAiwKA/w200-h174/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.58.42%20PM.png" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My mom gave me some vintage linens and asked if I could make them into placemats. I cut out the cute embroidered parts (the Days of the Week) and chose a green gingham for the back/border. Then I figured out the E-Z way to miter it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Figure out the width of your border and cut your backing accordingly. Here I am allowing 2" because the finished border itself will be 1-1/2" + a 1/2" hem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I have cut the backing 2" bigger than the main fabric all around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyNo4Pr34ev7GnE_RpmUiPed_vVs3M-7X6GwbVVxM8dUlMcSWMl0x_DFbUwszu8s65XK6XolFbA2sf4FN-kJ8ByMQ0GAkyqoReEY-ssmu4V-E0TggBvJkQS_a3uzsJXCImjl2M0ofWnhAESzXcv8oM10pttkAB5Gsw_I72674TZcoXf923JSetU5lSQ/s1568/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.56%20PM.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="1568" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyNo4Pr34ev7GnE_RpmUiPed_vVs3M-7X6GwbVVxM8dUlMcSWMl0x_DFbUwszu8s65XK6XolFbA2sf4FN-kJ8ByMQ0GAkyqoReEY-ssmu4V-E0TggBvJkQS_a3uzsJXCImjl2M0ofWnhAESzXcv8oM10pttkAB5Gsw_I72674TZcoXf923JSetU5lSQ/w640-h514/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.56%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Now double the width of your border - so 4" in this case - and you will cut out a triangle on each corner with this measurement. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcHybveC6wVMTUqnibS5bBXBiG5QMu_QIJ-86f5HA3aIeFQU0wWfhBDiSKIYXjC3X0-hGKJuqveear77meEEVS74-MxrK8ZiNVUKSWL7Y9d2UHZxkLyk8kzMJWPcJVdjHWcQnrXRkTTbjoxlDN8CTMftg5sQqAbmfCR7HEfhz92voPCJ2D9XdGqjPHg/s1360/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.48%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcHybveC6wVMTUqnibS5bBXBiG5QMu_QIJ-86f5HA3aIeFQU0wWfhBDiSKIYXjC3X0-hGKJuqveear77meEEVS74-MxrK8ZiNVUKSWL7Y9d2UHZxkLyk8kzMJWPcJVdjHWcQnrXRkTTbjoxlDN8CTMftg5sQqAbmfCR7HEfhz92voPCJ2D9XdGqjPHg/w484-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.48%20PM.png" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzHHfo9FHyIrHRa29aXcIePhUq-EicVpB5r7F85UWneFWMEO-DmAspo80JTxokurkDnJuEk_GtneeIrmKSpogBFdZda1ZPQ7wdZ-n_n626IyrJC3VCfujnSxdy64Ze-T8TNV8lPXgfz_dvnXitjitEfhCaPqF_mBF7lB5UHO_HDv1rIWrqNFLFGB_Rg/s1356/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.40%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="1044" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzHHfo9FHyIrHRa29aXcIePhUq-EicVpB5r7F85UWneFWMEO-DmAspo80JTxokurkDnJuEk_GtneeIrmKSpogBFdZda1ZPQ7wdZ-n_n626IyrJC3VCfujnSxdy64Ze-T8TNV8lPXgfz_dvnXitjitEfhCaPqF_mBF7lB5UHO_HDv1rIWrqNFLFGB_Rg/w492-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.40%20PM.png" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>And it looks like this...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXbss8NcOsLTM6sKpQibpiRuTbIxTVF1UxsqGSa_MZnAXF8QaedLk9c0XfQF3EMAx3TmQIBbvKe_Us4i6UedTjlmhdQ5AHreTUcx1169YlAYLPaI62bU7MhW_LwXlObRHf_QLIjpzCS6JPFFqaSA1ZFlDM8wkgkZeiNbGOB5_U43bOMWKEGWzWBxvIg/s1816/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.32%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1816" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXbss8NcOsLTM6sKpQibpiRuTbIxTVF1UxsqGSa_MZnAXF8QaedLk9c0XfQF3EMAx3TmQIBbvKe_Us4i6UedTjlmhdQ5AHreTUcx1169YlAYLPaI62bU7MhW_LwXlObRHf_QLIjpzCS6JPFFqaSA1ZFlDM8wkgkZeiNbGOB5_U43bOMWKEGWzWBxvIg/w640-h482/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.32%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFjkWiVwaJE0BFH9VoJGmwAMZ_yQFEebqadi1smUJx4uxYQaoHyc7pQoMr-xNJL8Zw-gxiCgoioF_vdFl1yvrN_UaOWow_ti0I2VGjM7WlDAvP8O5SmR8vOSsZ4IAOC6XCHf3L1hmj3i8dsjoRGsPbR2pDt0rNY9U5N76BK005cY68gTPFi5yMZIf2g/s1786/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.22%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1786" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFjkWiVwaJE0BFH9VoJGmwAMZ_yQFEebqadi1smUJx4uxYQaoHyc7pQoMr-xNJL8Zw-gxiCgoioF_vdFl1yvrN_UaOWow_ti0I2VGjM7WlDAvP8O5SmR8vOSsZ4IAOC6XCHf3L1hmj3i8dsjoRGsPbR2pDt0rNY9U5N76BK005cY68gTPFi5yMZIf2g/w640-h466/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.22%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>3. Fold the cut edges of each corner right sides together as shown below </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeSvb2ZoN5ggmhXQXTLmX9l7LmkOhIaczIAjzrJl8p6_YfejdmGzx8PhTO9MHn5QQUEo41j8x2No7cRd0yIyYgZkZO-tnb_ZlUsZ2qRfvaTHtM2GzH4yNpaU-IbFnRw3dpcvuj03Qg5c2GXHaZ-kLEgsjXAjTZkAsmOhfMNH-pAg6NjthAr5pWlUZ-w/s1186/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.16%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeSvb2ZoN5ggmhXQXTLmX9l7LmkOhIaczIAjzrJl8p6_YfejdmGzx8PhTO9MHn5QQUEo41j8x2No7cRd0yIyYgZkZO-tnb_ZlUsZ2qRfvaTHtM2GzH4yNpaU-IbFnRw3dpcvuj03Qg5c2GXHaZ-kLEgsjXAjTZkAsmOhfMNH-pAg6NjthAr5pWlUZ-w/w560-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.16%20PM.png" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And turn back your hem allowance on the long edge - I used 1/2" here. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">(The gingham fabric really makes it easy to measure since each square = 1/4")</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPrMY-bEWQcTRLvgOKOvs4lQSNDTftWyHKD2jNpIm8GKYVH8uSPQ0IQFxPdIGNXlGFfBIu5GAEq9E3Z1KjnMOjkKLrLWd6NVhVE-NXjdKJ-wWhNWgc3x5Tys6b4rxnvv8l5wvJqC54B8N4V52hbAcCYURtyM2yGUdq6THl7GAB5GBzCjtk7ehFC7Bvpg/s1324/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.08%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="1032" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPrMY-bEWQcTRLvgOKOvs4lQSNDTftWyHKD2jNpIm8GKYVH8uSPQ0IQFxPdIGNXlGFfBIu5GAEq9E3Z1KjnMOjkKLrLWd6NVhVE-NXjdKJ-wWhNWgc3x5Tys6b4rxnvv8l5wvJqC54B8N4V52hbAcCYURtyM2yGUdq6THl7GAB5GBzCjtk7ehFC7Bvpg/w498-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.08%20PM.png" width="498" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">4. Now sew across that edge with a 1/4" seam allowance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFuT7lEMw5vU402MEamDEC4D7TpEkg5tnpxRCM-6lTIci7Qfzi88aetfPgGGdIsU621fod3xB9pfA2qu_cMG9b2bv1g_4BDUd9yP_XtzudbrNtuEM4FEn-uwcbX6A9lLH2yletoiJ6L7FIYrLr5u84HhKBWZpYfToXXr7j4UIQewXAKFcv7GqM5Qx5A/s1376/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.01%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFuT7lEMw5vU402MEamDEC4D7TpEkg5tnpxRCM-6lTIci7Qfzi88aetfPgGGdIsU621fod3xB9pfA2qu_cMG9b2bv1g_4BDUd9yP_XtzudbrNtuEM4FEn-uwcbX6A9lLH2yletoiJ6L7FIYrLr5u84HhKBWZpYfToXXr7j4UIQewXAKFcv7GqM5Qx5A/w482-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.48.01%20PM.png" width="482" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJpm7r6GndnvGCjC2dg4DNMSZR2PO4Lnr-OBXOqi5ED7vK1CJ62ldWKeGg80jbU3eIlSMB-D55EHJ1-Thjs548YWEh8iDXuwhb_JxLKixvJpXEhRuC3Ltx5QTTUfJLEd4F3Eumf7LjiFgVrjwX5Q2fqs-RQo0HEg299U-fIXNclzNg8ckMV33eFjSNw/s1320/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.55%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1038" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJpm7r6GndnvGCjC2dg4DNMSZR2PO4Lnr-OBXOqi5ED7vK1CJ62ldWKeGg80jbU3eIlSMB-D55EHJ1-Thjs548YWEh8iDXuwhb_JxLKixvJpXEhRuC3Ltx5QTTUfJLEd4F3Eumf7LjiFgVrjwX5Q2fqs-RQo0HEg299U-fIXNclzNg8ckMV33eFjSNw/w504-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.55%20PM.png" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And clip off the point</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwO6gMke_rUCKnq9nuYdLDqdW8wKaSGjjZGmcZDBMVlCvioa8RrGT_2PkzCC4-liuk18KCLRXsQ0S4-Gr0__wzxFu0WPp3TURXXKYbnBPuirPACF0ShpdnzGxPHNFI1figZYmWFoCLGJ_d6J0qCD8JAiz4r17vMx6PI1RzqdUogOtS2zS1zQmKegYvpA/s1324/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.48%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="1036" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwO6gMke_rUCKnq9nuYdLDqdW8wKaSGjjZGmcZDBMVlCvioa8RrGT_2PkzCC4-liuk18KCLRXsQ0S4-Gr0__wzxFu0WPp3TURXXKYbnBPuirPACF0ShpdnzGxPHNFI1figZYmWFoCLGJ_d6J0qCD8JAiz4r17vMx6PI1RzqdUogOtS2zS1zQmKegYvpA/w313-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.48%20PM.png" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do this on all four corners and then you will have kind of a "tray" looking piece</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSxk3hFOQ6nfoNgGgjVw-2jiYCxeCuj00v_oa9LDWy6bHNTwMa-Ky0JGBLsLVqpiv51D-kO2GBLLcernc9v7hochxgq04M_eO4lOh8bSsKDJykj2RCCDvpaFd7kCCbyG9X5_e_diJj5lc5HCTcY03A7KJpamLYnEZ1ALe08kpxoWrNqVf_sTqbGTEPw/s1276/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.41%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1038" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSxk3hFOQ6nfoNgGgjVw-2jiYCxeCuj00v_oa9LDWy6bHNTwMa-Ky0JGBLsLVqpiv51D-kO2GBLLcernc9v7hochxgq04M_eO4lOh8bSsKDJykj2RCCDvpaFd7kCCbyG9X5_e_diJj5lc5HCTcY03A7KJpamLYnEZ1ALe08kpxoWrNqVf_sTqbGTEPw/w520-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.41%20PM.png" width="520" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Turn all the corners inside and poke them out nice and sharp</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4mvTZwoCLe5xzXSVFF2ONsr0CHtS9LzgGUTU18_W76AWKMKnag5lgoClsnlh91hG7lDslaEopL_VaR4B11q5woyrJ819lfbK0h61gZQF2IaWNgV1jDBtGuD3NwOFwMf5mLX5oX5YOFBp-CEkizN1tohw9MDGob7I2biKxxCMTKDrN2WDnHUQFCF7vw/s1844/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.33%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1396" data-original-width="1844" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4mvTZwoCLe5xzXSVFF2ONsr0CHtS9LzgGUTU18_W76AWKMKnag5lgoClsnlh91hG7lDslaEopL_VaR4B11q5woyrJ819lfbK0h61gZQF2IaWNgV1jDBtGuD3NwOFwMf5mLX5oX5YOFBp-CEkizN1tohw9MDGob7I2biKxxCMTKDrN2WDnHUQFCF7vw/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.33%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The edges will naturally roll in, since you sewed your hem down at the corners</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVkTg8hhj-h095NQBTJmk5xqVi9h2In9rTwi2eZQLrmqfrR4BA18ZZ0nFEHnxtwUXGWYW-dwZCZBEh7-NHEcOXBLet4ecekGBOH6_Q23wQXRn_tURrq42p1VUPP5g4PrvU-F_NkE-FZNlfqavGjKxi3s91SEFKajYmDDxdEpsaC1ePOay23-bcbiZ9A/s1830/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.23%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1830" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVkTg8hhj-h095NQBTJmk5xqVi9h2In9rTwi2eZQLrmqfrR4BA18ZZ0nFEHnxtwUXGWYW-dwZCZBEh7-NHEcOXBLet4ecekGBOH6_Q23wQXRn_tURrq42p1VUPP5g4PrvU-F_NkE-FZNlfqavGjKxi3s91SEFKajYmDDxdEpsaC1ePOay23-bcbiZ9A/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.23%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">6. Press the hem all the way around, and you're done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHApb8Oi_TeTmFxmAaOPuEU1CPQ19Td8OWM0WSSEDklubkrIUoEawlV5e6MrC3Z4HRIHpgzx9wQOSuyZ4XBv18-dleMHxZFr6mIBz5BG50L3d4EKX00_KZPqe5d6SF92gxeNHiLz_qy3WTbOfImANMki6yvBoaW8hpCHJlDJBToVItlOgT5m8fkguomQ/s1374/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.14%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1044" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHApb8Oi_TeTmFxmAaOPuEU1CPQ19Td8OWM0WSSEDklubkrIUoEawlV5e6MrC3Z4HRIHpgzx9wQOSuyZ4XBv18-dleMHxZFr6mIBz5BG50L3d4EKX00_KZPqe5d6SF92gxeNHiLz_qy3WTbOfImANMki6yvBoaW8hpCHJlDJBToVItlOgT5m8fkguomQ/w486-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.14%20PM.png" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6die0XghQWf2EiPgRM9f_qmQrMpDQ4TKQc99I3EqUcB5FB5yAxAyBCOPF3z2CDvD23ljBzxYkrPdk5SC2oKYGhvdTUPpsYyaV7i1__zT1TZK6Iybdlbi5QXDGB7MMxAjv9YxMBLMoivW_81Oe3-yvK-ga5-GmrWzjA2R3ngMNrTS4562MIXcNwugzg/s1802/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.49.12%20PM.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="1802" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6die0XghQWf2EiPgRM9f_qmQrMpDQ4TKQc99I3EqUcB5FB5yAxAyBCOPF3z2CDvD23ljBzxYkrPdk5SC2oKYGhvdTUPpsYyaV7i1__zT1TZK6Iybdlbi5QXDGB7MMxAjv9YxMBLMoivW_81Oe3-yvK-ga5-GmrWzjA2R3ngMNrTS4562MIXcNwugzg/w640-h464/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.49.12%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, insert your main fabric into this mitered "frame" and you can proceed to quilt it or finish it however you like. And of course you will stitch all around the edges of the opening. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbMVtzoKKchpQvOs6KE4brV0mnFGciV3Rg15e8R__bZIv0-2O_rIy7wFCG5ipL2YC99EuSPiejD-2rn0CXd1etXXFxQ749OjXfezG2Z0DrpOniNnTnxvL4l11wTaSpUYEMOhn0Y7j7lbI7buShCmi6heYtjlED42fbeALyhWzUcKT2EZY6BnNVkHUIw/s1724/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.05%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1724" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVbMVtzoKKchpQvOs6KE4brV0mnFGciV3Rg15e8R__bZIv0-2O_rIy7wFCG5ipL2YC99EuSPiejD-2rn0CXd1etXXFxQ749OjXfezG2Z0DrpOniNnTnxvL4l11wTaSpUYEMOhn0Y7j7lbI7buShCmi6heYtjlED42fbeALyhWzUcKT2EZY6BnNVkHUIw/w640-h484/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-27%20at%205.47.05%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Honestly, how easy is this?</p></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-10375867071958079802022-06-05T18:11:00.023-04:002023-01-29T12:59:57.884-05:00Kenmore 158.1941 - An All-Metal Wonder Machine<p>So apparently the 158.1941 is one of the last of Kenmore's high-quality, all-metal machines. You've got to hand it to Kenmore, though, they held out at least a decade longer than Singer which rolled out its last all-metal geared machine* in the late 1960s (the early 600 model Touch & Sews.)</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglP7Ce0R9Ykz6Zsy-2CEdFvx9XWzyP-k0YMr-HHnNKqOtBlCe5XYpNUKm-9hz3HhEo-bvCqk3I04Y4Xbwi3aUrsHTDalB9LzNucqy-jmcs9hqh1FN69NUWB1sl2ykf1RQFKKNi2Qo35pTSG6HEcVpzLxTijA-_Pfn15TwL3yhQ91YTvHP07GtfzsjgoA/s1744/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.45.33%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1744" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglP7Ce0R9Ykz6Zsy-2CEdFvx9XWzyP-k0YMr-HHnNKqOtBlCe5XYpNUKm-9hz3HhEo-bvCqk3I04Y4Xbwi3aUrsHTDalB9LzNucqy-jmcs9hqh1FN69NUWB1sl2ykf1RQFKKNi2Qo35pTSG6HEcVpzLxTijA-_Pfn15TwL3yhQ91YTvHP07GtfzsjgoA/w640-h478/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.45.33%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.1941 - a quality, well built, all-metal machine and the end of an era.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1386" data-original-width="1832" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiic45ataTP6hvoE7-KkExKGNxrgFCCeUdNdBTQWIRVGoCcD-idRR5KA8RREUh3Pj_5BH20a0XFdf6x7viEqf-1kufXw5iOD9-nhTX4Q2MtWU4RCKNfeYq4c0ygjMkm9xsDWuPMwUqUYdI11qObNfkRaShi6jihtCCb_dIkXWTT7rxqRXifX5sc6HZx4Q/w640-h484/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.33.13%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 1941 has 10 built-in stitches, including reverse stretch stitches (in white) but doesn't take cams. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Note: the 158.1760 is exactly the same machine as this one, except that it does take cams. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0NbsU1RBn1Wks7bMfoC2veFQOqGVARGCtLDJSLRB09TcdYLky8dBFlbIK7G0OA6OYyl-btQbZf4pnJB4RvW7QdGpncb1y0VHGtbfGY6UKoBuagBB4W-yKrtY5CiKKqGdKvw3k486bAgRB8hOPGWQ25GV91YKv6ZnBbATUmGN1DNwawBrtm9C7xQVdQ/s1482/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%209.02.03%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1482" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0NbsU1RBn1Wks7bMfoC2veFQOqGVARGCtLDJSLRB09TcdYLky8dBFlbIK7G0OA6OYyl-btQbZf4pnJB4RvW7QdGpncb1y0VHGtbfGY6UKoBuagBB4W-yKrtY5CiKKqGdKvw3k486bAgRB8hOPGWQ25GV91YKv6ZnBbATUmGN1DNwawBrtm9C7xQVdQ/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%209.02.03%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here are the specs for the Kenmore 158.1941</span></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1.0 amp motor</li><li>Vertical oscillating hook/Class 15 bobbin </li><li>Super high shank/Center-homing needle</li><li>Convertible flat-bed to free-arm</li><li>10 built-in stitches, including reverse stretch stitches</li><li>Presser foot pressure adjustment</li><li>Feed dog drop</li><li>Twin needle stitching</li><li>Dual belt system (gives better torque, eliminates slippage, and maximizes punching power)</li><li>Easy "slot" threading</li><li>Pop out clutch release</li></ul><p></p><p>What it DOESN'T have:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>L-C-R needle positions</li><li>Integrated buttonhole stitch***</li><li>Cams for decorative stitches**</li><li>Chain stitching**</li></ul><div> </div><div>I've gotta say, this machine has some serious chops when it comes to heavy sewing projects. Looky here...</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AXBCUvLrAj4" width="320" youtube-src-id="AXBCUvLrAj4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is eight layers of denim, and the machine stitches effortlessly - perfect back and front<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJmHIM1Y0Uk" width="320" youtube-src-id="XJmHIM1Y0Uk"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And the free-arm makes this the perfect machine for hemming jeans. I didn't even bother to use a hump jumper, and it still sewed right over the seam crossings without skipping a stitch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu015y_XEWwEbk-q7kL7NyMxQawAEQo7Rc_0uvQj29f7NcZHYmT6ZinWgIGqureBpTvyfaiKfUS0uIKdD_CzPKNvc5OCd-BwYz-W_G3ekCylN1W-LqQVMf2jr8Jz84o17ca5A2fhyS6-M0ag27dfpFmZHIgMmSzH5Mjc8o1AAcFFV-2kBK4qTlMtiEA/s1848/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.34.30%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1848" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivu015y_XEWwEbk-q7kL7NyMxQawAEQo7Rc_0uvQj29f7NcZHYmT6ZinWgIGqureBpTvyfaiKfUS0uIKdD_CzPKNvc5OCd-BwYz-W_G3ekCylN1W-LqQVMf2jr8Jz84o17ca5A2fhyS6-M0ag27dfpFmZHIgMmSzH5Mjc8o1AAcFFV-2kBK4qTlMtiEA/w640-h368/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.34.30%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">It does well with heavy threads - no complaints about stitch quality.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Although I didn't particularly want a super high shank (SHS) machine, I am okay with this one because it did come with all the basic feet. There are limitations, though. For example, a SHS walking foot or other speciality feet can be hard or impossible to find. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMyHPeSzmwlPXiaArRg3d0qBOfpePoJ0X4MDb8bxvDPwlaaAdXRsVv1LmJmWy85AXcr9K6bGKyWY3PaDU7qIDBfAA3YfwoPbfz53VdG9gS1pB7c_4sJH-fdB9_WEyi9Vcs9f4SGFod9_D9IHTzr--GUFR0vtr3-XAzcUmai__OtXWK0WuKat6y36CaQ/s1834/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.34.57%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="1834" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMyHPeSzmwlPXiaArRg3d0qBOfpePoJ0X4MDb8bxvDPwlaaAdXRsVv1LmJmWy85AXcr9K6bGKyWY3PaDU7qIDBfAA3YfwoPbfz53VdG9gS1pB7c_4sJH-fdB9_WEyi9Vcs9f4SGFod9_D9IHTzr--GUFR0vtr3-XAzcUmai__OtXWK0WuKat6y36CaQ/w640-h384/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.34.57%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Basic accessories that came with the machine include a straight stitch needle plate insert, a variety of feet, and Q-needles!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEix67_zoKICWR6wALYFurAW1Y4wLTtHstMAS_xhnIHEVaXPz9ItHCEArPs1XEZJdgAK_v_nkMVsAOUBkEFGh-JQk7Yg4e65uzzmcWbcxOe_-gSedGjZWb-vQvJpxJLwTROwcgc80EtI4AEe0R_UzUooNlNQo6gHqnb9g_p8Gsaq4zIOsG_kfYfcPvgA/s1146/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.34.20%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="1046" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEix67_zoKICWR6wALYFurAW1Y4wLTtHstMAS_xhnIHEVaXPz9ItHCEArPs1XEZJdgAK_v_nkMVsAOUBkEFGh-JQk7Yg4e65uzzmcWbcxOe_-gSedGjZWb-vQvJpxJLwTROwcgc80EtI4AEe0R_UzUooNlNQo6gHqnb9g_p8Gsaq4zIOsG_kfYfcPvgA/w365-h400/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-05%20at%205.34.20%20PM.png" width="365" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">This machine has SHS feet, but one nice thing is that they are very easy to switch out - just pop down that lever in the back and it releases the foot. Slide the new one in and pop it back up. (So why do you have to use a SCREWDRIVER to change the needle???)</p><p style="text-align: left;">BOTTOM LINE: While this is an excellent, high-quality, all metal machine, it does have a few limitations. It comes with the <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2020/10/buttonholes-on-vintage-kenmore.html" target="_blank">clumsy Kenmore buttonholer</a> which involves installing a plate with a pinion gear and then attaching the plastic buttonholer guide and inserting a template for your buttonhole sizes. I've never been crazy about that system, and wish this one had a built-in buttonhole stitch. </p><p style="text-align: left;">But overall a nice machine, very well built, and sews beautifully - what's not to love?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>*the "all-metal" refers to the feed, hook, and top gears, but there were fiber gears in the handwheels of some of these older machines which was almost never an issue</p><p>** I have these features on my <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/02/kenmore-15817741-its-bomb.html" target="_blank">1774</a></p><p>*** I have this feature on my <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/02/kenmore-1581050-perfect-portable.html" target="_blank">1050</a></p></div></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-85401010820574559932022-04-15T12:50:00.012-04:002022-12-03T20:01:25.447-05:00The Kenmore Q-Foot and Q-Needle. Any Q-uestions? <p> I couldn't resist the Q humor - but the Q-uestion is this - do the much ballyhooed Q-foot and/or Q-needle live up to the hype?</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDF-IyLlMHGV7Yy2IwLJoVGGRhoUx_L6KM3HhUK8aLeGXohGHQVFO6fmS_01oM2yk5EPT0qjMt6Zfkko8fT02KubRtE-OlqFr7ARCq2CNkzZdZKd2wCu_D7YonUU73iqFRArHWRMSHc17uPh2HV1hiWGc8VnIxfP6_2aS6raZq2Qbyrw2ji8KHYaQCA/s1784/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.25.34%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1784" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDF-IyLlMHGV7Yy2IwLJoVGGRhoUx_L6KM3HhUK8aLeGXohGHQVFO6fmS_01oM2yk5EPT0qjMt6Zfkko8fT02KubRtE-OlqFr7ARCq2CNkzZdZKd2wCu_D7YonUU73iqFRArHWRMSHc17uPh2HV1hiWGc8VnIxfP6_2aS6raZq2Qbyrw2ji8KHYaQCA/w640-h480/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.25.34%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">It seems that every vintage Kenmore owner covets a set of these. They were intended to sew the super stretchy fabrics that were popular in the 1970s, including Qiana (which is supposedly what the "Q" refers to.)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDk914MG2xXCbPstryXn9_prYFa18_UJNj5BAQ2DQrSL5XIOZKc-QXj-o8ZtXVNJqEKlmuyjPqXv8jWp0hxtmVU9ib5DJr9Jv3HKPg0fenOTNdLOh1nrM4xA1pjNZXzM1LDcc19rprcCgu3IWIyoPSxmco4BMPwjxyuZ7UFWjXSmugMczXPvooYzxHYA/s1600/Qiana-fabric-colors-and-patterns-from-the-1970s.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1107" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDk914MG2xXCbPstryXn9_prYFa18_UJNj5BAQ2DQrSL5XIOZKc-QXj-o8ZtXVNJqEKlmuyjPqXv8jWp0hxtmVU9ib5DJr9Jv3HKPg0fenOTNdLOh1nrM4xA1pjNZXzM1LDcc19rprcCgu3IWIyoPSxmco4BMPwjxyuZ7UFWjXSmugMczXPvooYzxHYA/w442-h640/Qiana-fabric-colors-and-patterns-from-the-1970s.jpeg" width="442" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCn1qKT90W1TQQhJXm3O_fMprXjH1nKozNCmLbjIQKnavFBWyRk8WlHHNu5C8RqBWU00fljAWt5Q-9EDnS-V5yj5uLwKe3AO1BfyhN10DkGrFQZW9P4-iSqJqBhXyL7S3pvDMGMeZq-wGOr51tRtX9gPHcahGbrpu_g5GY0pJMB6XMBjrzGPcXxllBQA/s1470/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.29.00%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1470" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCn1qKT90W1TQQhJXm3O_fMprXjH1nKozNCmLbjIQKnavFBWyRk8WlHHNu5C8RqBWU00fljAWt5Q-9EDnS-V5yj5uLwKe3AO1BfyhN10DkGrFQZW9P4-iSqJqBhXyL7S3pvDMGMeZq-wGOr51tRtX9gPHcahGbrpu_g5GY0pJMB6XMBjrzGPcXxllBQA/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.29.00%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></p><p>The foot is hard to explain and I don't know for sure exactly how it works, but this is what it looks on the bottom. There must be something in the design that reduces drag on the clingy stretch fabric - that is my guess. The needles, I suppose, are equivalent to today's ballpoint needles intended to sew stretch fabrics. </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnA1mQHBpwGMfUddRQMbDirOV9QFhO0HhKaD0xlm-egeypF4hvDBZ3jKQyZdz6q7WnV4KztKeTNO56D_T0Fa0m_KXwgkrsNbO3yEPH4LAPI0U2-kAUO2S_dXYJqQj4tKKn4eP-q9kZmVb656B--w_nO4JM8LohHeC_A4_G766HoHmVtWkqRY601cREg/s1332/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2011.24.13%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="1042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnA1mQHBpwGMfUddRQMbDirOV9QFhO0HhKaD0xlm-egeypF4hvDBZ3jKQyZdz6q7WnV4KztKeTNO56D_T0Fa0m_KXwgkrsNbO3yEPH4LAPI0U2-kAUO2S_dXYJqQj4tKKn4eP-q9kZmVb656B--w_nO4JM8LohHeC_A4_G766HoHmVtWkqRY601cREg/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2011.24.13%20AM.png" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Q-foot and Q-needle on low shank Kenmore machine</div><div><br /></div><div>I tried stitching with the Q needle, a regular sewing needle, and a modern stretch needle on this 4-way stretch knit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Red = standard all purpose needle</div><div>Green = modern ballpoint needle</div><div>Blue = vintage Q needle</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijK0ZwOBxrKf-cqyjDbJ5CI6GwFb0CmgGt6Dbgbz-GFSRJV1y-vB6l7lYMHLOsjOFSvYnJg_AW7xocPooE5ai1tTwJC-gi49zI1WxJysfehLjTA-UUMyul8In9JhAnUKS1E3SAyxZtC1U2JyqCSI5MHa09A9-oYs3t7maeAdQV6k7ySstZg2EVGnk6GA/s1498/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.11.38%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="598" data-original-width="1498" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijK0ZwOBxrKf-cqyjDbJ5CI6GwFb0CmgGt6Dbgbz-GFSRJV1y-vB6l7lYMHLOsjOFSvYnJg_AW7xocPooE5ai1tTwJC-gi49zI1WxJysfehLjTA-UUMyul8In9JhAnUKS1E3SAyxZtC1U2JyqCSI5MHa09A9-oYs3t7maeAdQV6k7ySstZg2EVGnk6GA/w640-h256/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.11.38%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div> There is no difference between the various needles using this foot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTINxAZzglAyOTyC4_DBeh1lisoADPi3tOcHCO5iCnUqWbO76zZ5saIvac0CQ6v5PXC7cvng7rHMDVI_eWHdioPkSKg_32KzDq5YKg_pBjIcz9Ce02lMWfu5skyLiXThUb0xdLDTSkM-5afUSUTXOqBxGy3YJfuiHAjurjNk7QQGYYwizubDXxztvn3Q/s1018/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.11.05%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1018" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTINxAZzglAyOTyC4_DBeh1lisoADPi3tOcHCO5iCnUqWbO76zZ5saIvac0CQ6v5PXC7cvng7rHMDVI_eWHdioPkSKg_32KzDq5YKg_pBjIcz9Ce02lMWfu5skyLiXThUb0xdLDTSkM-5afUSUTXOqBxGy3YJfuiHAjurjNk7QQGYYwizubDXxztvn3Q/w640-h546/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.11.05%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div> The stitch quality is identical. <div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ySTWaiEGsRw5_TFYvoaH5P7S-ISACf8GhNSRhSfph2UiG-RXACs0DQ05Qc386nZx8BmE90zytgB0kak_KAKJchhs0XLRpCdKzcX_75L8PjTD2zqtD15L9veRnyaOSev8kGEfdnPCYP-UCk_oMSZkmO2mvDr-VGoCXib4Ub7UTP_vFlrGTpvcqZRKtA/s986/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.10.29%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="986" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ySTWaiEGsRw5_TFYvoaH5P7S-ISACf8GhNSRhSfph2UiG-RXACs0DQ05Qc386nZx8BmE90zytgB0kak_KAKJchhs0XLRpCdKzcX_75L8PjTD2zqtD15L9veRnyaOSev8kGEfdnPCYP-UCk_oMSZkmO2mvDr-VGoCXib4Ub7UTP_vFlrGTpvcqZRKtA/w640-h564/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-15%20at%2012.10.29%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even the bobbin sides all have the same good results.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I don't sew with this type of fabric very often, I haven't used the Q-foot enough to give it a thorough review. But from these test samples, it seems to handle this fabric quite nicely. <br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-7785077535033615962022-04-11T10:02:00.011-04:002023-03-12T17:13:25.144-04:00Kenmore Mini Kennies Versus Singer Featherweight<p><a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/02/kenmore-1581050-perfect-portable.html" target="_blank">...Continued from Kenmore 1050 and 1030</a></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">HOW DO THE MINI KENNIES STACK UP TO THE "OTHER" FAMOUS MINI?</span></p><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOqfa9BogbsxmZbiRVNs6RfXUdfKcsRR47uYSWVLn4-qxIlIaYNLFlZ14xoGeByzGjT_fYV93r9jNRMD9ZhGjfp8DFrsxJ9zkmsbdntCDnH-Mc6VBrAdRcabllHTrGYd1E8vzaQm8mw0qtahMw4GgraqtbWrgQ5RvS6JsDDxOQB4SSWUE4llyiso7F9A=s808" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="808" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOqfa9BogbsxmZbiRVNs6RfXUdfKcsRR47uYSWVLn4-qxIlIaYNLFlZ14xoGeByzGjT_fYV93r9jNRMD9ZhGjfp8DFrsxJ9zkmsbdntCDnH-Mc6VBrAdRcabllHTrGYd1E8vzaQm8mw0qtahMw4GgraqtbWrgQ5RvS6JsDDxOQB4SSWUE4llyiso7F9A=w400-h303" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singer 221 Featherweight<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The Featherweight is iconic: the cuteness factor is off the charts and it is the most popular sewing machine ever made. But for practical purposes, it is basically a $500 straight stitch machine with a relatively low power motor. Its simplicity really shines for applications like piecing quilt patches where all you need is a perfect straight stitch. There is nothing this machine does better than running up those 1/4" seams with precision and fine control. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTFwryqf5CNJOE8CumGnxWxMIY0ENBn5Bj-v6rDcFHkujdx7KfKyVYxKfygjEF7m4AoLL3O8VgnGeF_vxHkNVs4Ol0I_rtORpH4v_JTwunIa6k5qYdA-cm54DFYmzGXr0ol4JDGsHHIZMpf_JUeOu_g37p673u-dXtbXgxDR8O5teffVNx3S-l1Ei0Q/s2010/Screenshot%202023-03-12%20at%2012.43.58%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="2010" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTFwryqf5CNJOE8CumGnxWxMIY0ENBn5Bj-v6rDcFHkujdx7KfKyVYxKfygjEF7m4AoLL3O8VgnGeF_vxHkNVs4Ol0I_rtORpH4v_JTwunIa6k5qYdA-cm54DFYmzGXr0ol4JDGsHHIZMpf_JUeOu_g37p673u-dXtbXgxDR8O5teffVNx3S-l1Ei0Q/w640-h392/Screenshot%202023-03-12%20at%2012.43.58%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>As for straight stitch quality, there is little or no difference. Can you tell which is which? *<div><div><div><br /></div><div>The Kenmore Mini Series, however, are <i>full-service machines. </i>They<i> </i>do everything you need for full garment construction, including seam finishes and buttonholes with no attachments. Not to mention, the motors have at least double the amps of the Featherweight (0.8 - 1.0 amp versus 0.4 amp.) The Kenmores are a little bigger, and weigh a bit more, but are literally twice the machine.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-LdSoaqgWTJF9hCYutxCOInmOpvM1vJbpA8Pd5iMJpvcul0duOmsypcuezfXEp6kL2UdMpiLds3NlkxrI_l4eALrZ1ij-y9XcQ28ZYAP3k4Y7P6MNxhfwcYHwjyG0RfJysCrrHAraiG0n7DRVqLsbEz4kQesr9te8wXHxey5UUAipCJzneHtfqAg2ag/s1740/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-31%20at%207.33.13%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1740" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-LdSoaqgWTJF9hCYutxCOInmOpvM1vJbpA8Pd5iMJpvcul0duOmsypcuezfXEp6kL2UdMpiLds3NlkxrI_l4eALrZ1ij-y9XcQ28ZYAP3k4Y7P6MNxhfwcYHwjyG0RfJysCrrHAraiG0n7DRVqLsbEz4kQesr9te8wXHxey5UUAipCJzneHtfqAg2ag/w400-h314/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-31%20at%207.33.13%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.1050</div><div><br /></div><div>So, how much heavier IS the 3/4 size Kenmore than a 1/2 size Featherweight? Let's start by saying the machines alone are 16 lbs vs 11 lbs. But there is more than just the actual machine weight to consider. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsNGSEeOGCzS2P19GsSJUtCmyq-mBlAIVeSRL-qyRd6G-eFNZEEHbaRNHg6WNWvY5eR5gPn5buAl7SLI201EcH-n7nDJHvgwZBgL156ajMXtzSPgv_yR2AiHXchgNsj_Rv4cqCZDwUCCh0g7FiYAMaoZgLycC3BpSfdLdo0TVniI3LETuTrALFvZ4Ew/s1740/Screenshot%202023-03-12%20at%2012.43.46%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="1740" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsNGSEeOGCzS2P19GsSJUtCmyq-mBlAIVeSRL-qyRd6G-eFNZEEHbaRNHg6WNWvY5eR5gPn5buAl7SLI201EcH-n7nDJHvgwZBgL156ajMXtzSPgv_yR2AiHXchgNsj_Rv4cqCZDwUCCh0g7FiYAMaoZgLycC3BpSfdLdo0TVniI3LETuTrALFvZ4Ew/w640-h346/Screenshot%202023-03-12%20at%2012.43.46%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInA2EVHRXib2S2j0kRv-N_3b6nQs7F5P6yFKqtmi4hDdc-inbvhIa7gLEwEtdc5u44rfixFt41wRXkURhUia_SFHlvTagZ-4pcZ_Lc2ZZRRI1Xix0Ru9gR_NlPjYZZx3bMoxzR0lDfeWet_Wj-SwiWeFbRMLxIXY-anP9j0lHNV9Izp3Z_xS5vdPZSQ/s1772/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%209.53.15%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="1772" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInA2EVHRXib2S2j0kRv-N_3b6nQs7F5P6yFKqtmi4hDdc-inbvhIa7gLEwEtdc5u44rfixFt41wRXkURhUia_SFHlvTagZ-4pcZ_Lc2ZZRRI1Xix0Ru9gR_NlPjYZZx3bMoxzR0lDfeWet_Wj-SwiWeFbRMLxIXY-anP9j0lHNV9Izp3Z_xS5vdPZSQ/w640-h498/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%209.53.15%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the Kenmore 158.1050 in its case with the controller and accessories</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRAYucVeVLyTRIVMO3SHAiWh4cHqkL3ohDwSpHCFcBfTIc8xWyCGGIfF4tXmB0_9LNnrzAUp1lOtdKAtMStt-Q4qShpDqQTuNnmXLDRHHE4GYTlM7PlZl82cGg3r3jjLgAHq2zVNyRm4S6y1ka1JfionNXF8VrnjW-0R5_m5XKfYGR6RStXLUOPm1ow/s1372/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%209.53.26%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRAYucVeVLyTRIVMO3SHAiWh4cHqkL3ohDwSpHCFcBfTIc8xWyCGGIfF4tXmB0_9LNnrzAUp1lOtdKAtMStt-Q4qShpDqQTuNnmXLDRHHE4GYTlM7PlZl82cGg3r3jjLgAHq2zVNyRm4S6y1ka1JfionNXF8VrnjW-0R5_m5XKfYGR6RStXLUOPm1ow/w536-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%209.53.26%20AM.png" width="536" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table> And here is the Featherweight all packed up and ready to go.<div><br /></div><div><br /><div>The weight that matters is the "carrying" weight - what the whole kit and kaboodle weighs all packed up and ready to go - and the wooden FW case is heavier than the plastic Kenmore case. So including machine, controller, accessories and case the grand totals are...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kenmore 1050 = 20 lbs 14 oz</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Singer 221 = 18 lbs 10 oz</b></div><div><br /></div><div>The Kennie only weighs 2-1/4 lb more fully loaded. </div><div><br /></div><div>But keep in mind that to get the same range of functions on the Featherweight, you'd have to add in an Automatic Zigzagger and Buttonholer. Those would bring the weight up to about even - no kidding!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not even going to claim there is a "better" machine than a Featherweight - these machines are the Holy Grail of the VSM world and I don't see that changing any time soon. So the take-away from this is why not have BOTH? And if you do, trying taking that cute little Kennie to your next quilting retreat and see if it doesn't maybe stand out in a sea of Featherweights! ;) </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>*The Featherweight stitches are pink</div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-81917707701322177032022-03-14T10:57:00.006-04:002022-03-15T11:04:54.886-04:00Quilting Just Doesn't Work for Me (but I can knit!)<p>I've been sewing for decades (I won't admit how many, but it's a lot.) I've sewed garments, costumes, dolls/doll clothes, accessories of all kinds, home dec, even a <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2014/06/fun-with-sewing-around-house.html" target="_blank">patio umbrella</a> (no kidding!) My favorite thing to make right now is<a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/02/reclaimed-stitches.html" target="_blank"> bags and purses</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>But I simply cannot quilt</i> - as in making an actual quilt, that is.</p><p>Here is a handful of small items I have "quilted," and that is only in the simplest possible form:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLwvbr4kUbQTocsQrL4u5Qis5QgV6GxsG38QbVtz36b2j3-gC-IMeO39ni68R5oII_l1-suCls6pZfUGNuwCLuPPh6k0VtUeti-_zSbz20f9kzVLhIGQVqpWIJiBFnO54zrejjDwbcWWx6DWk35VeYXS9o8B_8y7iXZMNaK_6nD0Dgbk3j2Pg-ypgawg=s1778" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="1778" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLwvbr4kUbQTocsQrL4u5Qis5QgV6GxsG38QbVtz36b2j3-gC-IMeO39ni68R5oII_l1-suCls6pZfUGNuwCLuPPh6k0VtUeti-_zSbz20f9kzVLhIGQVqpWIJiBFnO54zrejjDwbcWWx6DWk35VeYXS9o8B_8y7iXZMNaK_6nD0Dgbk3j2Pg-ypgawg=w640-h368" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>A couple of simple table runners using QAYG <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgonh0X_FwZlRnZ_aVQQ7h7sbITrFYgBOLkILYdU4Z3ZVotH2k-vUorPtCxHwTInOLdwtblXiilanCFCplETn_fKs9rgrkwDeUdBYJSO4ASUvp4c4LdaKD5QcYn7YGhzflLESWFqcHq63_BPlFzPVHTDEF9R71l34O8zHhT6JvMuISkM81U_LD9RQ2--g=s4030" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2333" data-original-width="4030" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgonh0X_FwZlRnZ_aVQQ7h7sbITrFYgBOLkILYdU4Z3ZVotH2k-vUorPtCxHwTInOLdwtblXiilanCFCplETn_fKs9rgrkwDeUdBYJSO4ASUvp4c4LdaKD5QcYn7YGhzflLESWFqcHq63_BPlFzPVHTDEF9R71l34O8zHhT6JvMuISkM81U_LD9RQ2--g=w640-h370" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDlGgVorkXn_RuLF24kL69iobEVE-6-w9z8ismTDtPvClNfscxWXcwJpSFHMxjg074W9kfXvwqoSyWhEARNR2kaSSypW5cuzo7cFDR2kqzZVPyjne4U2mXbBA3qTgplEHS9aPLHrqd3Mj2FrE_M9adHwEe5fubI-MokY7_ZYP1q_ny0dPGDcrfokgmDw=s3183" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3183" data-original-width="2591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDlGgVorkXn_RuLF24kL69iobEVE-6-w9z8ismTDtPvClNfscxWXcwJpSFHMxjg074W9kfXvwqoSyWhEARNR2kaSSypW5cuzo7cFDR2kqzZVPyjne4U2mXbBA3qTgplEHS9aPLHrqd3Mj2FrE_M9adHwEe5fubI-MokY7_ZYP1q_ny0dPGDcrfokgmDw=w520-h640" width="520" /></a></div>I got some practice with binding on this little piece. Simple but cute and useful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0NS7KLoegOK8XD-AKPJXIqJib6SdH53VAqTEPfEIZjEE-1qQwWcq1vDmXsEyhMlcIR0nz9Smz7y_ers1CclggeOjlNso8O0fipsONhARKChk0x3vdjuPCl_cVMXIrPoKMQ-D74hWoZziYLD0PMo6mLNeLMuVV5_QbNVxIlkiMSwMn-i9MtjCY-wY-ag=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0NS7KLoegOK8XD-AKPJXIqJib6SdH53VAqTEPfEIZjEE-1qQwWcq1vDmXsEyhMlcIR0nz9Smz7y_ers1CclggeOjlNso8O0fipsONhARKChk0x3vdjuPCl_cVMXIrPoKMQ-D74hWoZziYLD0PMo6mLNeLMuVV5_QbNVxIlkiMSwMn-i9MtjCY-wY-ag=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>Super simple "quilting" - this is about my speed!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>But darned if I can make one simple quilt block and get it right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">It took me THREE TRIES to get ONE BLOCK the right size for a community quilt project!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuUfP_zVtjEHZyHRkxsCO-xCnmcONk9-8D9gy6nLM8S-ExhBYh_LlNBvBgyL-BssmQ-57eVEWdf7Be8PrtS0qjgW62_AuCKLKup0CcWMTTraUDjwQY62MY2NLZdIdIdsNOK14i-4o1TgMrTdY9Y6MOuNSDjSDPQS7SH2ySsWH55sicIXsT-i0XQOH-2g=s1232" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1232" data-original-width="1204" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuUfP_zVtjEHZyHRkxsCO-xCnmcONk9-8D9gy6nLM8S-ExhBYh_LlNBvBgyL-BssmQ-57eVEWdf7Be8PrtS0qjgW62_AuCKLKup0CcWMTTraUDjwQY62MY2NLZdIdIdsNOK14i-4o1TgMrTdY9Y6MOuNSDjSDPQS7SH2ySsWH55sicIXsT-i0XQOH-2g=w391-h400" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At that rate I could finish a quilt in maybe 8-10 years...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Then a half finished quilting project was bequeathed to me, and I felt I had to give it a go. I <i>carefully</i> made a block. This took a whole afternoon to make, piecing it on my Featherweight (that's where this little machine really shines) and using 1/4" foot to get accurate seams. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But those "scant" 1/4" seams? No can do. An afternoon of tedious sewing only to end up with a 9-1/4" block and a few wonky squares in my checkerboard.</div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirkt1jgDZ4ZRRnv1-E-Zzny-qouGg1ixRBXGWiI-xV6o6S3An_OAxdgWrb16SfQZNg6Wo-LnjwfqwywwpndOstNwNlcOah-x0MyvZBOhcP5T8p5Cix0ZY4JiWcYfGekuUCc1FhCoCDo9Y3-jy3fbG8nxYycpIL4S-14DRstJu6atr8szKZE_I6Fr7FJA=s1086" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1010" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirkt1jgDZ4ZRRnv1-E-Zzny-qouGg1ixRBXGWiI-xV6o6S3An_OAxdgWrb16SfQZNg6Wo-LnjwfqwywwpndOstNwNlcOah-x0MyvZBOhcP5T8p5Cix0ZY4JiWcYfGekuUCc1FhCoCDo9Y3-jy3fbG8nxYycpIL4S-14DRstJu6atr8szKZE_I6Fr7FJA=w596-h640" width="596" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Talk about TEDIOUS!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;">No way would I ever do the 99 squares required for the entire quilt - then attempt to quilt it and bind it. </span><br style="text-align: center;" /><div><br /></div><div>The truth is, I'm just not motivated to complete a quilt, and motivation is what it takes to master a skill. (Let's be honest, I <i>could </i>complete a quilt if I really, really wanted to but I just don't.)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It all comes down to MOTIVATION<br /><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;">Each of my four grandchildren has at least one (or more) sweaters I knit for them. No knitting is too tedious for me! You'd think if I could do this, I would have the patience to make a quilt.</span><br style="text-align: center;" /><br style="text-align: center;" /><span style="text-align: center;">Go figure... </span></div></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8MM9pcoAn4iEiPYbbvU4ePapvMvl-Ob6rtYtNee3ESYNsxBmeKsnizER8ijG5U-CmtZba7IW4-BTQ6SZagoCX_WElVQfs-ChQVm8PIzAnUljH2pbBf4Pk9uMq2_-6ug8wYdEC4Y0OZ_o2tbPC11pkilXj-A8F1PU6_uNWQ1fFkUbnrMv47AIxlaaScw=s968" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="968" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8MM9pcoAn4iEiPYbbvU4ePapvMvl-Ob6rtYtNee3ESYNsxBmeKsnizER8ijG5U-CmtZba7IW4-BTQ6SZagoCX_WElVQfs-ChQVm8PIzAnUljH2pbBf4Pk9uMq2_-6ug8wYdEC4Y0OZ_o2tbPC11pkilXj-A8F1PU6_uNWQ1fFkUbnrMv47AIxlaaScw=w640-h604" width="640" /></a></div> This was a super simple, quick and easy pattern that I made on the fly.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHxnMUTiaQzwrfz8NACSlJcF9o3c92-FhG2UpmdBEdc82JERhWZB6zlULcqks9NVRhFWKohCr68OhxloM-ts3K8yC_erqnyO0c917kTP7I7ptnks4JHgfzRumN5xQquAh-flbzwOKB9dJDs7CBlHHKyxs4Vocz0i5KR1o3cjRoMhw-tpVl4USuO-DeOA=s790" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="712" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHxnMUTiaQzwrfz8NACSlJcF9o3c92-FhG2UpmdBEdc82JERhWZB6zlULcqks9NVRhFWKohCr68OhxloM-ts3K8yC_erqnyO0c917kTP7I7ptnks4JHgfzRumN5xQquAh-flbzwOKB9dJDs7CBlHHKyxs4Vocz0i5KR1o3cjRoMhw-tpVl4USuO-DeOA=w576-h640" width="576" /></a></div><div> The intarsia dinosaur was a little time consuming, but the rest of it knitted up pretty quickly.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS47CXNYa18vmdoXsF6gMiJZ7OgWT6VE05CkNQzHdotrqry8SMn6ULp7b062_Z1DFsyzlNYUqJnhATMROp_tGfMTBRVckCTln6tFIdKOZ8fnPQwSARGfWw4Xabxh6gMD7nFepVlGSu95alUYPUMCH4ThAPdyBuY_qYcatdg3FJtnMWWd6zt_NPmnFsNQ=s910" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="622" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS47CXNYa18vmdoXsF6gMiJZ7OgWT6VE05CkNQzHdotrqry8SMn6ULp7b062_Z1DFsyzlNYUqJnhATMROp_tGfMTBRVckCTln6tFIdKOZ8fnPQwSARGfWw4Xabxh6gMD7nFepVlGSu95alUYPUMCH4ThAPdyBuY_qYcatdg3FJtnMWWd6zt_NPmnFsNQ=w438-h640" width="438" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a real labor of love, and the pure wool yarn was pricey. But how cute is this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdGJ-L0w0CX9e2skHqSWd6eK190VkjWlHe2NxLfDnobszFLduEdaaPt9sP_GmwvTSVgcX0SpAWQbKCgo8kuILUSe15VC3JT9eDKdssj7tVQWmJkfC1rS29LMw5Bg3uX4pY0s73aubGEuhUhemkNf-F4Hjrp2CR6VyFXP16WGKvydai6oNHw7OUssJqXQ=s1276" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="718" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdGJ-L0w0CX9e2skHqSWd6eK190VkjWlHe2NxLfDnobszFLduEdaaPt9sP_GmwvTSVgcX0SpAWQbKCgo8kuILUSe15VC3JT9eDKdssj7tVQWmJkfC1rS29LMw5Bg3uX4pY0s73aubGEuhUhemkNf-F4Hjrp2CR6VyFXP16WGKvydai6oNHw7OUssJqXQ=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></div>This is an heirloom quality sweater that took some time to make - knitted in a fine gauge, with a full skirt, an intricate stitch pattern on the bodice, buttonholes, a collar, and fully fitted sleeves. Not for beginners!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-53984912627966600722022-03-06T17:33:00.011-05:002022-03-31T08:46:00.042-04:001 Hour Crossbody Cellphone Purse Made With Jellyroll Strips<p> Like most sewers I am beguiled by jellyrolls and other quilting precuts. However, I don't quilt! (except small items such as table runners, potholders, tote bags, etc.) Quilting isn't my jam, but I like those tempting little packs of assorted coordinating fabrics and can't resist buying them now and then.</p><p>So here's a very quick and easy project using four jellyroll strips and a fat eighth (or 16"x 8" remnant.) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-Bz-_YXC-0qLmgQXsIFB5Z9OFEDQ9_vDjBDAnRElZa3LJp3NNrAjnhgsQILzLKYj5AdSA7veQpP7R00gndZ2IBW4A81nmMJk0pkyXHSYz5hKTJaQMOGpSndx_v4MEJzePQvXvppgTGey6-ciXJY9is7g9KYT9rk3_e1s1IWv4pYQ0bS-q35Zu97a_hw=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2570" data-original-width="3024" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-Bz-_YXC-0qLmgQXsIFB5Z9OFEDQ9_vDjBDAnRElZa3LJp3NNrAjnhgsQILzLKYj5AdSA7veQpP7R00gndZ2IBW4A81nmMJk0pkyXHSYz5hKTJaQMOGpSndx_v4MEJzePQvXvppgTGey6-ciXJY9is7g9KYT9rk3_e1s1IWv4pYQ0bS-q35Zu97a_hw=w640-h544" width="640" /></a></div>Any beginner can make this project, and the hands-free cell phone bag is actually pretty useful. I recently carried one of these when flying because I could keep my phone, ID and boarding pass handy while juggling through TSA.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">MATERIALS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Start with four jellyroll strips in three different patterns. Two of them the same (which will be the strap, d-ring tabs and flap) and two different ones for the main part of the bag.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6kzub0jR3EvqE9sAi3Gs4FQiZI575nYOm5sv6J-i9oTwpmehAe26va1MMaJDBqGPBfmiud3bEu86haETHhQfRfNWC5NtR7tOnjKxyCiA1U7gGpwL0_IKnPr_vdW1aqJg-KOOxm0xZZ2E4yLHGyf7Gi1qrVmVARORB43150waiY5aIFhTlE2-nbeL0Nw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6kzub0jR3EvqE9sAi3Gs4FQiZI575nYOm5sv6J-i9oTwpmehAe26va1MMaJDBqGPBfmiud3bEu86haETHhQfRfNWC5NtR7tOnjKxyCiA1U7gGpwL0_IKnPr_vdW1aqJg-KOOxm0xZZ2E4yLHGyf7Gi1qrVmVARORB43150waiY5aIFhTlE2-nbeL0Nw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>The piece that will be the strap - one of the black dotted strips - is left full length. Cut the other three<div> strips in half. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You'll also need the following: Lightweight and heavyweight fusible interfacing plus hardware as shown </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiofY4CB74-VoxbDeb9IG_g8Z_Dsj20spqySWJZLKK0ahpi77iNeZHwqBi1O-JRDy1v1d9qUiZ6S30woO0NX0wIy3N9kGfjNzzULyZfbFBNef1VmhfxqekAP-Bqgi5Ng2f3pcFOUBxnGwn2ijt8hJe5jt2S48SulWXQIjOLCwL2VuwcMakhEgDTQv3nlw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiofY4CB74-VoxbDeb9IG_g8Z_Dsj20spqySWJZLKK0ahpi77iNeZHwqBi1O-JRDy1v1d9qUiZ6S30woO0NX0wIy3N9kGfjNzzULyZfbFBNef1VmhfxqekAP-Bqgi5Ng2f3pcFOUBxnGwn2ijt8hJe5jt2S48SulWXQIjOLCwL2VuwcMakhEgDTQv3nlw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/4" D-rings, swivel clasps and slide buckle (optional). Magnetic snap and 4" piece of velcro</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEJf3tABfE4C9QPUuVxohA6n13PBh0MweaZlBhBQPD1E0fY-ftQbHO23WeiiL3kiJkUihnwSDCEPJk0DUXGYYYNyASSAJuvVSQqqXMyhSPbUp34y9OtTxzfndmVAOtDMmhfHh7FLdfaXyKlcdroJGhzAFjeOuIEysWFyYvbOrSXl4pUpTbzXzPmDGndA=s1206" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="686" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEJf3tABfE4C9QPUuVxohA6n13PBh0MweaZlBhBQPD1E0fY-ftQbHO23WeiiL3kiJkUihnwSDCEPJk0DUXGYYYNyASSAJuvVSQqqXMyhSPbUp34y9OtTxzfndmVAOtDMmhfHh7FLdfaXyKlcdroJGhzAFjeOuIEysWFyYvbOrSXl4pUpTbzXzPmDGndA=w364-h640" width="364" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Three half strips (21" long) will be pieced to make the main body of the bag</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>NOTE: All 1/4" seam allowances throughout</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3PIdAuaGf9xfBiYq7pzs7mN_BRifjYBXzFtBdqec06yDZQardNbfDMfyIO0ti3Egoc3z76PlU9TYFeKWHelWy1dmkZ2f6w3hMNVJ7mYUcnObkkDWRqtU6rcZf2wUlOIgBzYx0abTmzDstF96VkQ2ABhf-MLEnuXfjVK1UtEqcuk8L275tmENRZTtbLw=s964" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="926" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3PIdAuaGf9xfBiYq7pzs7mN_BRifjYBXzFtBdqec06yDZQardNbfDMfyIO0ti3Egoc3z76PlU9TYFeKWHelWy1dmkZ2f6w3hMNVJ7mYUcnObkkDWRqtU6rcZf2wUlOIgBzYx0abTmzDstF96VkQ2ABhf-MLEnuXfjVK1UtEqcuk8L275tmENRZTtbLw=w614-h640" width="614" /></a></div>Seam the three half strips lengthwise, press seams open and interface with a heavy fusible interfacing.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVyGuYMPM066IIXXA5SkKtwRv3rSoNUjJz8qWs3taqDMbGTNrHRA4bILbjIpcSgAUxhlKY-M4Y6-E9Bb68_8XkTNIghxI48qV1Fb1vTorAIsFFwuAgIMxLiSMJWXysCsqbwQU5Cnhfe65t4UeCdh5zRpoUye_z067M78_tb1tKK23EKNBuiMuCWvAcxA=s3749" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3749" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVyGuYMPM066IIXXA5SkKtwRv3rSoNUjJz8qWs3taqDMbGTNrHRA4bILbjIpcSgAUxhlKY-M4Y6-E9Bb68_8XkTNIghxI48qV1Fb1vTorAIsFFwuAgIMxLiSMJWXysCsqbwQU5Cnhfe65t4UeCdh5zRpoUye_z067M78_tb1tKK23EKNBuiMuCWvAcxA=w516-h640" width="516" /></a><br /><div>Mark center of middle section with a pin and line up at the 2-1/2" mark as shown above, then cut the pieced strip so that it measures 5" wide (you're cutting 3/4" off each side.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi3fnciNME_61rZF7Mr_AotaWq7OItssaPiVzWxeeoiph3bayGOl889w1om1xt8NrzPSuvh_gEE5GqAw0FlER9O_CQmCfB9C32HBij0H447Ph6lravtmTN2j2uKk0AfGF4sGC0a0A2Z1bMiJvAJYVmqGx8QP_FhSK1JI-AXW4XTh0EN-Dg8sp2JAVYsg=s988" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="988" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi3fnciNME_61rZF7Mr_AotaWq7OItssaPiVzWxeeoiph3bayGOl889w1om1xt8NrzPSuvh_gEE5GqAw0FlER9O_CQmCfB9C32HBij0H447Ph6lravtmTN2j2uKk0AfGF4sGC0a0A2Z1bMiJvAJYVmqGx8QP_FhSK1JI-AXW4XTh0EN-Dg8sp2JAVYsg=w640-h476" width="640" /></a></div>From the 21" x 5" strip cut into three lengths as shown above: </div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>2 @ 7" x 5" (for the Front and Back Exteriors) </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1@ 5-1/4" x 5" (for the Front Pocket) </li></ul></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPHg-mMw_0uKI_jNliqBGAp7exxiFQaO5I0BRO95qExhwPBcNKmfrJwObX1NNCo1jYmcF9G8of0BTkMPjqu1ecpoV-ztlHd_lHrVdgwXCXdOUR2Fo1eeThuPmuc9VHRGQ9f-lNxY5Fq6Euz5rWeJCkl4JB-u2gYCLgrotiFJ_guUhIDXQOhcYwifEJ1w=s1036" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPHg-mMw_0uKI_jNliqBGAp7exxiFQaO5I0BRO95qExhwPBcNKmfrJwObX1NNCo1jYmcF9G8of0BTkMPjqu1ecpoV-ztlHd_lHrVdgwXCXdOUR2Fo1eeThuPmuc9VHRGQ9f-lNxY5Fq6Euz5rWeJCkl4JB-u2gYCLgrotiFJ_guUhIDXQOhcYwifEJ1w=w432-h640" width="432" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From a fat eighth (or a 16" x 8" fabric remnant) cut a matching lining for each piece as shown<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid7Jz8fyJ2q_bMLsDUVA4Hj5xSY3yh3KIlffCNeNcAmogmROcrXWajBsyB7GoG_vod2PI8PByQU6hr1CkdBhjQ8fDuAdBHOcuT3lHJeVNuSf7ApqXZUKW4bWCJ_Q-e7fOxPIgh7GPDgVlyBow3l_tJxoYKuey5PQBZkL8XRM8HB_AUOiEX6jcHlaWmDQ=s1366" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1366" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEid7Jz8fyJ2q_bMLsDUVA4Hj5xSY3yh3KIlffCNeNcAmogmROcrXWajBsyB7GoG_vod2PI8PByQU6hr1CkdBhjQ8fDuAdBHOcuT3lHJeVNuSf7ApqXZUKW4bWCJ_Q-e7fOxPIgh7GPDgVlyBow3l_tJxoYKuey5PQBZkL8XRM8HB_AUOiEX6jcHlaWmDQ=w640-h516" width="640" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">From the half length of the black dot, cut a 6" and a 9" length as shown above. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These are all the pieces cut and ready to sew the bag.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">PUTTING IT TOGETHER</span></div><br />To construct the bag, you are going to make two units - front and back - which will each have a exterior and lining piece. These two units will be sewn right sides together then turned right side out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>1. FRONT EXTERIOR SECTION</div><div><br /></div><div>POCKET</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxqNNP8ayb4qSP9hmImC_QAJTtDNYLj8jKT6-pZrK_uYysGejBNXl1mtEFoslFihqEeYHjyzGKMsGqTKKqjuj6SZ0Y-xRA_7eTPMD4pYUNkf9auFqLtkEPxnyswE6JW7fS_4cD07Un1HFdbvd8UroPWjL6VCx-hZcbkDWTtS1AcLvwXRPGTbadt_1ArQ=s1404" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="1404" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxqNNP8ayb4qSP9hmImC_QAJTtDNYLj8jKT6-pZrK_uYysGejBNXl1mtEFoslFihqEeYHjyzGKMsGqTKKqjuj6SZ0Y-xRA_7eTPMD4pYUNkf9auFqLtkEPxnyswE6JW7fS_4cD07Un1HFdbvd8UroPWjL6VCx-hZcbkDWTtS1AcLvwXRPGTbadt_1ArQ=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making Front Pocket</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>Make the front pocket as follows: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>sew the pocket lining and pocket right sides together along top edge. Press seam open</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>On back side mark placement for the female side of the snap in the position shown above and install snap.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>On the right side, sew the soft side of the velcro to the lining about 1/4" from the seam.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Turn piece wrong sides together and top stitch along upper edge.</li></ul></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1sXRj6T06R4dPRHafRPRns279klEJMaDIVKv94Ice5BZEGgHRWcCG_RmdsKna1c5R2d9sGQYZk0vMsyS4kKgQWcBmqVZWLKEZcx4zqYPJk1aaBq-OHJKfA4RtuC0Htkleugg87N_G-V_lj9Iw3cIPC8trA_kmDqbkd4aZUP-VXkmOLZNyC8JQUKpTUw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1sXRj6T06R4dPRHafRPRns279klEJMaDIVKv94Ice5BZEGgHRWcCG_RmdsKna1c5R2d9sGQYZk0vMsyS4kKgQWcBmqVZWLKEZcx4zqYPJk1aaBq-OHJKfA4RtuC0Htkleugg87N_G-V_lj9Iw3cIPC8trA_kmDqbkd4aZUP-VXkmOLZNyC8JQUKpTUw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now sew the hook side of the velcro on the Front Exterior section as shown </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(a glue stick holds it in place while you sew.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7Gg0jkm-uN9RDOXb2gje-eB3mTZLCQou3ZuWN6K4IB2vpDIYjRvS4M1zYNWFxPTweETr8fDXOMuVkCje_KDbojQFSmN9Vu-f9zqdya8hE_s_cK5pVqJG0zQbR8kkngnVJTCS0Q3fXlIFBpoT6LJlm4OAsOTuP1U9doZQXPRY1R__iWzB9joroeYsU8g=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7Gg0jkm-uN9RDOXb2gje-eB3mTZLCQou3ZuWN6K4IB2vpDIYjRvS4M1zYNWFxPTweETr8fDXOMuVkCje_KDbojQFSmN9Vu-f9zqdya8hE_s_cK5pVqJG0zQbR8kkngnVJTCS0Q3fXlIFBpoT6LJlm4OAsOTuP1U9doZQXPRY1R__iWzB9joroeYsU8g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div> Baste the pocket to the Front Exterior piece with a 1/8" seam. This section is done.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. BACK EXTERIOR SECTION </div><div><br /></div><div>STRAP & D-RING TABS</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJIuUT6CsHi9ljpAzoAqNOZcVf3m0HQIrmYcbZ3B6v8-tajTi5td1idKlVY9bitEq3dI52BIAHwbZwr-PlQ5hGFLq2q38I1B1CXd18IQWVH2bZ5wchFJUEc_G_UIFZYWMSOw62zZVmx_mHShg7U7jOe7c8s7TKzVXWqBVFQQudrwDYLvxdWaoP_SBKXA=s1238" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="1234" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJIuUT6CsHi9ljpAzoAqNOZcVf3m0HQIrmYcbZ3B6v8-tajTi5td1idKlVY9bitEq3dI52BIAHwbZwr-PlQ5hGFLq2q38I1B1CXd18IQWVH2bZ5wchFJUEc_G_UIFZYWMSOw62zZVmx_mHShg7U7jOe7c8s7TKzVXWqBVFQQudrwDYLvxdWaoP_SBKXA=w638-h640" width="638" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the 42" x 2-1/2" jelly roll strip, you will make your strap. With 6" strip, make d-ring tabs<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Add lightweight interfacing to strip </li></ul><ul><li>Fold long edges to meet in the center and press</li></ul><ul><li>Fold in half lengthwise and press</li></ul><ul><li>Top stitch 1/8" along each side</li></ul><ul><li>For installing strap hardware, <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/02/how-to-make-strap-for-purses.html" target="_blank">Look Here</a></li></ul><ul><li>Using the 6" x 2-1/2" strip, do the exact same thing to make the d-ring tabs (you will cut this piece in half to make the two tabs)</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq3NjeHsZmkHJShWfjz58uLeGqrT2lK2jL0XK0xhXJSgM63nSVypw0GGluavWnbZiJHSBKJz8SFOUiglsWwBZHhRohJjMl6o3eVvRg0DG7xzxAJZQQ-B3tvWzopxFr6vpfURdtav2jVLT93M2cRRZFme3JdRGlqpRHRR5hVlIIJ_SVg0LSwkPQHJ5Mxg=s2651" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2651" data-original-width="2356" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjq3NjeHsZmkHJShWfjz58uLeGqrT2lK2jL0XK0xhXJSgM63nSVypw0GGluavWnbZiJHSBKJz8SFOUiglsWwBZHhRohJjMl6o3eVvRg0DG7xzxAJZQQ-B3tvWzopxFr6vpfURdtav2jVLT93M2cRRZFme3JdRGlqpRHRR5hVlIIJ_SVg0LSwkPQHJ5Mxg=s320" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh28CGYdPRfuapskMpY-LvPILWWUh_dV18dei6LorjXKpPZJN3uxhhfZY2M9fSHn8hQe2Fce7rceWF0hKpT3L17Haiot3BkRoKgMIsWwe0Tux-7KMFBAusBugH-xE2LupLFPV-DUReM7M7eYzb9x8eitDv01Dv7CTBklFjR1kBtQr_CLtLarTTHPmpXRw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh28CGYdPRfuapskMpY-LvPILWWUh_dV18dei6LorjXKpPZJN3uxhhfZY2M9fSHn8hQe2Fce7rceWF0hKpT3L17Haiot3BkRoKgMIsWwe0Tux-7KMFBAusBugH-xE2LupLFPV-DUReM7M7eYzb9x8eitDv01Dv7CTBklFjR1kBtQr_CLtLarTTHPmpXRw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If the short ends of the strap are NOT on a selvedge, dab a little Fray Check on each end</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FRONT FLAP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZZWFVSKukP1Z-1hxunKMpilXwR5LlqZapvPCCgOO2oD7QWfD8osoMPsxpppC2Q45M1NArI4Oeeg-gDa61L4O434sBEIF8E2UjxEWVzb98siqEpumdZ4FxBAAEj-zAXFKxAAcnoNI5FZEzPVTVOnbGTmAlwAF7y9uuuXbYNExAl9k_S-X_Cvht-ZADGg=s1198" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1198" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZZWFVSKukP1Z-1hxunKMpilXwR5LlqZapvPCCgOO2oD7QWfD8osoMPsxpppC2Q45M1NArI4Oeeg-gDa61L4O434sBEIF8E2UjxEWVzb98siqEpumdZ4FxBAAEj-zAXFKxAAcnoNI5FZEzPVTVOnbGTmAlwAF7y9uuuXbYNExAl9k_S-X_Cvht-ZADGg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make front flap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul><li>Apply interfacing to 9" x 2-1/2" strip</li></ul><ul><li>Fold in half widthwise, right sides together, and draw stitching lines as shown</li></ul><ul><li>Mark position for snap on wrong side as shown and install</li></ul><ul><li>Stitch along stitching lines, cut off the corners, and turn right side out</li></ul><ul><li>Top stitch 1/8" from edge around flap</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA-UuIV9xJF3188K4cwWP16WYrS8WU8yvNriCSPo-LBUldVWlIdyFJXfONjr60TuBMNrAicW6F-Yp_JdPR9P4aXLhoki4Jl8BY3L9SBnjHg1bXCL5yLylg9wlKQvbNAgWpVP_xMUUkM1g8IgDQ09vwXh4NNnuRkoUaNJV3K2yckrL3XFOt6_1YcFBx4A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA-UuIV9xJF3188K4cwWP16WYrS8WU8yvNriCSPo-LBUldVWlIdyFJXfONjr60TuBMNrAicW6F-Yp_JdPR9P4aXLhoki4Jl8BY3L9SBnjHg1bXCL5yLylg9wlKQvbNAgWpVP_xMUUkM1g8IgDQ09vwXh4NNnuRkoUaNJV3K2yckrL3XFOt6_1YcFBx4A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div>Clip your d-ring taps and the front flap <i>right side down </i>on the Back Exterior Section and baste. This section is now done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">FINAL ASSEMBLY</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVhY-k2cXhrSL-wOLqEsCPROHjClrnGtVkl0kcqDpjRn2NSYx8Wt7mwB2TbhmgQpc-QWP78y-ItxLaHYRvOkjojIvCSCGROyjoVevlr-rqPl6aPM57GRSUSevyTdN9sxi9FhpiWIWMXh6ZT20C1yo3KoMuP4yKf-DRgwP1x5s9Qwnm36Qh47S83Rtt0g=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVhY-k2cXhrSL-wOLqEsCPROHjClrnGtVkl0kcqDpjRn2NSYx8Wt7mwB2TbhmgQpc-QWP78y-ItxLaHYRvOkjojIvCSCGROyjoVevlr-rqPl6aPM57GRSUSevyTdN9sxi9FhpiWIWMXh6ZT20C1yo3KoMuP4yKf-DRgwP1x5s9Qwnm36Qh47S83Rtt0g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div> Sew Front and Back Exteriors to the linings at the top edges and press seams open.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI_8HqDE6H6JFOFw6Dw6NwNXLDeWaJ4fEVdl01LCsz8E9tbxnSiKL7M2kqzzL1nHur60zW1nYto8vV2rqNb5iHpketMUWeFbdDp2T-TrrzqTMcw-ULKWCTf0rVpEhYDJXGfWvOg7nVCy27uir_z9-HgXVFW8rqdnPDkCDUywz1GjivAb1roW4SiDlbww=s1314" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="866" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI_8HqDE6H6JFOFw6Dw6NwNXLDeWaJ4fEVdl01LCsz8E9tbxnSiKL7M2kqzzL1nHur60zW1nYto8vV2rqNb5iHpketMUWeFbdDp2T-TrrzqTMcw-ULKWCTf0rVpEhYDJXGfWvOg7nVCy27uir_z9-HgXVFW8rqdnPDkCDUywz1GjivAb1roW4SiDlbww=w422-h640" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul><li>Clip the two units right sides together, matching linings and exteriors, and sew around with a 1/4" seam. </li></ul><ul><li>Leave a 4" opening on the side of the lining for turning. </li></ul><ul><li>Clip corners, turn right side out and poke out the corners with a chopstick.</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYOgtt71BUgHdTSrifrhuIaFGTrrB76FD0u0l4Kws4q-KJ8AHuv6BMvPi6bigCuy5j_CfQDFQPLyDoMW1_zjGRMFgfSQR6C9l-SyhGUOB4JDwVJiCfVM8ln6SEqz64AzmJTbuH4csSZ0MIPX3UBj5Ka6X25UIaMtGvMRQnOFS9nhP9mLVVlWIWdfCjzw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYOgtt71BUgHdTSrifrhuIaFGTrrB76FD0u0l4Kws4q-KJ8AHuv6BMvPi6bigCuy5j_CfQDFQPLyDoMW1_zjGRMFgfSQR6C9l-SyhGUOB4JDwVJiCfVM8ln6SEqz64AzmJTbuH4csSZ0MIPX3UBj5Ka6X25UIaMtGvMRQnOFS9nhP9mLVVlWIWdfCjzw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press raw edges of lining opening in, and stitch opening close to the edge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(On the side like this, it won't show!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzfdYuEMHYyHkcBSxevNTCFRB72fAuFnc9hyHO1egxULzhW4i2n7rQTWFRP0DaFzajf3uNImNoTCP-bvXySmAxPqqGVNhlfsd1QOCqiIcIL6YOYASnB47JWsMbhKxSlNHzyUErjVE2ORMM5zWOMBG1Bcw8XNx3tn-RAMr8imHEF0XFvy2ZRfEcidgXYg=s3661" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2679" data-original-width="3661" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzfdYuEMHYyHkcBSxevNTCFRB72fAuFnc9hyHO1egxULzhW4i2n7rQTWFRP0DaFzajf3uNImNoTCP-bvXySmAxPqqGVNhlfsd1QOCqiIcIL6YOYASnB47JWsMbhKxSlNHzyUErjVE2ORMM5zWOMBG1Bcw8XNx3tn-RAMr8imHEF0XFvy2ZRfEcidgXYg=w640-h468" width="640" /></a></div>Tuck the lining inside, give it all a good press and steam (don't press the velcro!) and pop on the strap.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Add a cute button to the flap if you like!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's another full size purse I also made from the same jellyroll. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BfqYL1GzkPjVeJPYJEzX9uos6vRIt8brydrG0m-o4gSqqDW0zKbg8sa14ERJQi7ulMyZ-NXfaSRT-1VCMpriDvqsHeA8pVugH-CeKoYJ5ljw38YH0txWYHxvR5eTW-lZMlVPxFY7bmeC48jz-4YIAf2a2mU1Z7tEwwRXOJFNK5DptU9RvGPvQsJu-w/s1284/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-31%20at%208.46.47%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BfqYL1GzkPjVeJPYJEzX9uos6vRIt8brydrG0m-o4gSqqDW0zKbg8sa14ERJQi7ulMyZ-NXfaSRT-1VCMpriDvqsHeA8pVugH-CeKoYJ5ljw38YH0txWYHxvR5eTW-lZMlVPxFY7bmeC48jz-4YIAf2a2mU1Z7tEwwRXOJFNK5DptU9RvGPvQsJu-w/w512-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-31%20at%208.46.47%20AM.png" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-6632593674976463802022-02-20T22:47:00.047-05:002022-03-04T09:58:57.053-05:00How to Make a Strap for Purses<p style="text-align: center;">How To Make a Purse Strap and Add Hardware</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>First of all, decide the finished width you want, keeping in mind the hardware you'll be using which is usually D-rings, swivel clasps and possibly a slide buckle</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Examples: A small clutch or crossbody bag will often have a 1/2" strap, a medium sized purse or tote would have a 3/4"- 1" strap, and guitar strap might be 2" wide. </li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8K0nadQtCBZTMrtN6vnE6GFgGZjEbg4g7vyUrhi-702MFpCCTGLDtB_Tva09V-OraxidweNfCMnJVbxa7-uUuo8lgxdc_b5V4i8xjMEQzUcQetkCWEw8FUgWhAPH7071lB6jiCsHioshwic2QNUvkoy4Wtp8SEWG2Omgr0GcN2WLLVm3ckJyREuzEjA=s1464" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1464" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8K0nadQtCBZTMrtN6vnE6GFgGZjEbg4g7vyUrhi-702MFpCCTGLDtB_Tva09V-OraxidweNfCMnJVbxa7-uUuo8lgxdc_b5V4i8xjMEQzUcQetkCWEw8FUgWhAPH7071lB6jiCsHioshwic2QNUvkoy4Wtp8SEWG2Omgr0GcN2WLLVm3ckJyREuzEjA=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purse with 3/4" strap</td></tr></tbody></table><p>CUTTING THE WIDTH</p><p>The width of your fabric will be FOUR TIMES the finished width. In the example below, for a 1/2" strap you would start with a 2" wide piece</p><p>CUTTING THE LENGTH</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The length will depend on your pattern but keep this in mind: The easiest way to "cut" a long length for a strap is to tear the fabric across the WOF (width of fabric.) Many fabrics come in a 44" width which turns out to be the perfect length for an adjustable strap for a crossbody bag.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Another advantage to cutting/tearing it this way is that both short edges (ends of strap) will be on a selvedge so you won't have to worry about finishing or folding them under to conceal raw edges.</li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix7H6K_gC_AXKIU8I3qugtDdcyzZecHoYO6UMiVBXb0H_RCUdc2brigAprGUXSsmEzppn1luXcZBYCZLhb-0s4pr4Yi-YMQci9AKz8jEwsUbC3STRz6l8gNyDrFI0lOTsrSnhlSEyKGRwfXtAaUVNY2hefiNpZLkuVlbenbFQQ6IWh_1wpLMW1-k3WSA=s1110" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="1110" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix7H6K_gC_AXKIU8I3qugtDdcyzZecHoYO6UMiVBXb0H_RCUdc2brigAprGUXSsmEzppn1luXcZBYCZLhb-0s4pr4Yi-YMQci9AKz8jEwsUbC3STRz6l8gNyDrFI0lOTsrSnhlSEyKGRwfXtAaUVNY2hefiNpZLkuVlbenbFQQ6IWh_1wpLMW1-k3WSA=w640-h522" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top stitch along both edges</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Once you cut your fabric to the correct width/length, you'll want to interface it. Choose the weight of your interfacing to suit your fabric, since you want the strap to be sturdy and stable - you don't want it to stretch out from the weight of the bag you're carrying. (However, if you're using a very sturdy canvas, faux leather, cork, etc. you might not need any interfacing at all.) </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Then, as shown above, it is as simple as folding in the long edges to meet in the center - press - then folding it in half and press again. </li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Now top stitch 1/8"-1/4" along each edge depending on total width. </li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ADDING THE HARDWARE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjrEAHNgcFPgyyK7JGjC8wynpFSXbtq-hr2YOc-_DJlNOb__u6VE-lumemWfTdjHqhGxLiUovGeEVAh16Dft5JY1RPHoQQd3woI-8GMtdebybgJ7E3UMURhczgodhg_ima2ZKGWc337OptP0VfsXj5FzeJ7opQ7kuEk_UCL8RjlxVAO0xVrzDSj9mLIw=s1292" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1292" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjrEAHNgcFPgyyK7JGjC8wynpFSXbtq-hr2YOc-_DJlNOb__u6VE-lumemWfTdjHqhGxLiUovGeEVAh16Dft5JY1RPHoQQd3woI-8GMtdebybgJ7E3UMURhczgodhg_ima2ZKGWc337OptP0VfsXj5FzeJ7opQ7kuEk_UCL8RjlxVAO0xVrzDSj9mLIw=w640-h558" width="640" /></a></div><p>1. If using a slide buckle, insert end of strap into the buckle, then turn it over the middle bar and stitch it into place</p><p>2. Now slide one of your swivel clasps onto the other end of the strap and slide it on down to the middle </p><p>3. Take the free end of the strap and thread it onto the buckle - it will go OVER the end of the strap that is already sewn on - and pull this on through until you have about 10" of strap doubled up.*</p><p>4. Sew the other swivel clasp to the free end of the strap as shown.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you're not using a slide buckle, you simple sew your two clasps on each end. You can add a little rivet for a nice touch.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTmWVIAQhXvjubx0rpkUXRuz1umc8nTCHQMxF1dDeGSUnYw75lRM_nf5BjQZYQoVsWRY19Y4v6poDwdnnp0zSdSwgpAWbuZb6utB8tljTbCozoiHz5jK7lAa9GQ8cC44QqtC9bO5DldASmtYBn1flVMo_0Y4cfPpUyjkakx4olxstPXey_nUImf5Dt1A=s1210" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1210" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTmWVIAQhXvjubx0rpkUXRuz1umc8nTCHQMxF1dDeGSUnYw75lRM_nf5BjQZYQoVsWRY19Y4v6poDwdnnp0zSdSwgpAWbuZb6utB8tljTbCozoiHz5jK7lAa9GQ8cC44QqtC9bO5DldASmtYBn1flVMo_0Y4cfPpUyjkakx4olxstPXey_nUImf5Dt1A=w640-h420" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>*NOTE: If you're making d-ring tabs on your purse, you can cut off a 4"-6" length of your strap to make the tabs. </p>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-54254965745380270692022-02-15T10:41:00.005-05:002022-06-04T08:55:17.443-04:00Kenmore 158.17741 - It's The Bomb<p>As I've branched out into vintage Kenmore machines in the last couple of years, many models have come and gone. Some I didn't even bother to review, I just dusted them off and passed them on. </p><p>But after cycling through a number of Kenmores of various configurations I can tentatively say I have found the WINNER. (And if this changes, I will certainly come back and update!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFrzi_uqnFj1uXOYYuSvgfuVTnVghRKofDiYQntmVMdLaj2IqhKBbACgP5Q24CKC6Lp7gHEpYEjY6OCCONAu21rOY9GwbjkN4sYj47pElOvmU0aFRvB5YW2vpkyMh6IxZKSG2tVsW0lMEG7cotb4KFZo2rCnWiTJiN0K0eYrfOLPCnFea4OijtCX4Rsg=s1718" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1718" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFrzi_uqnFj1uXOYYuSvgfuVTnVghRKofDiYQntmVMdLaj2IqhKBbACgP5Q24CKC6Lp7gHEpYEjY6OCCONAu21rOY9GwbjkN4sYj47pElOvmU0aFRvB5YW2vpkyMh6IxZKSG2tVsW0lMEG7cotb4KFZo2rCnWiTJiN0K0eYrfOLPCnFea4OijtCX4Rsg=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.17741</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before I cover the features of this machine, it is worth noting that one of the TOL Kenmores of this era was the 1803. And while I've never seen one of these machines in person, from what I gather this is very similar except for a few minor things such light switches and location of the spool pins. However, the 1803 is super high shank and the 1774 is low shank*. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVa6X2gGQBN5pU8SVetdtT8azBgiGQM7lzJEkL85u-eJqVReOu9eGW-34MF3FkC7t-M6MFUM-0hjuMXQn6hQY5K-cBIzo_6Rjhbm8Tnw8Tl41hK5-5IXJMei46Qo2CYzzISH3Y3mK0djMR3LMcrhOkZvoPWQDHxYhzcGcfEBr3MK5CoseYhHjjK7CPqg=s2306" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="2306" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVa6X2gGQBN5pU8SVetdtT8azBgiGQM7lzJEkL85u-eJqVReOu9eGW-34MF3FkC7t-M6MFUM-0hjuMXQn6hQY5K-cBIzo_6Rjhbm8Tnw8Tl41hK5-5IXJMei46Qo2CYzzISH3Y3mK0djMR3LMcrhOkZvoPWQDHxYhzcGcfEBr3MK5CoseYhHjjK7CPqg=w640-h262" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(I'm not sure, but possibly the 1774 has more built-in stitches since it has both white and green "special" stitches.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As of now - with all the machines I've owned past and present - this is my Number One Go-To machine. It has the most extensive set of features and most powerful motor of any machine I own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">FEATURES:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Low shank/center homing </li><li>Vertical oscillating hook/Class 15</li><li>Twin needles</li><li>Feed dog drop</li><li>Reversible straight stitch/zigzag needle plate</li><li>Presser foot pressure adjustment</li><li>Extra high presser foot lift</li><li>Built-in stretch stitches</li><li>Takes C-cams/double cams (reverse stitch patterns)</li><li>Easy "pop-out" clutch release </li><li>Powerful 1.2 amp motor</li><li>1000+ spm </li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">AND...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2021/07/chainstitching-singer-versus-kenmore.html" target="_blank">Chain stitching</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes, this machine is all that and a bag of chips! (The ONLY thing missing is three-needle positions and/or a built-in buttonhole stitch. However, you can use a buttonholer attachment with it.)</div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrzgHMeSUQGiXbUcNvsj_J7wHhWP17UpqO7rLf6r56K45bwbega-qhyg0m8LPiOb937cj9W6nxuzjSZL8h_DZOwHDeouigxNbUlGhpaEyKa4db-JBgAUjWL5K7E3-2nI63qsJNwH36aho9QFuIXeqr0S43fGyccQmN3YiyItRpvJC25z-Cydqlz2pkew=s1758" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1758" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrzgHMeSUQGiXbUcNvsj_J7wHhWP17UpqO7rLf6r56K45bwbega-qhyg0m8LPiOb937cj9W6nxuzjSZL8h_DZOwHDeouigxNbUlGhpaEyKa4db-JBgAUjWL5K7E3-2nI63qsJNwH36aho9QFuIXeqr0S43fGyccQmN3YiyItRpvJC25z-Cydqlz2pkew=w640-h500" width="640" /></a></div>And to top it all off, my machine came in this cabinet that opens out to a whopping 62" of workspace, plus three drawers. This is a full-on Sewing Center with everything I need.<div><br /><p>Here is the most recent project I sewed on this machine. I make a lot of bags, and bags have a lot of layers and some thick seams. I never heard one peep out of this machine as it soldiered through whatever I asked it to sew.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1WwaTIC0YQuqQtvqYcqjC-Tu2PdER0TCutV_K2PvH7TFau0VaXBgwgQTN3KJlkcWbQqwtMV-goFxBrKzceewho5mVZ5eHcIpiJmwQ_n8cscCLTeFnY9M4MGjtKOt8CGppvUZ3hTsqqzBs42cFUHb8Kq7P1nKpBkB3fRnSjj2zatYa3wFuGA2B8OBsXA=s1464" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="1464" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1WwaTIC0YQuqQtvqYcqjC-Tu2PdER0TCutV_K2PvH7TFau0VaXBgwgQTN3KJlkcWbQqwtMV-goFxBrKzceewho5mVZ5eHcIpiJmwQ_n8cscCLTeFnY9M4MGjtKOt8CGppvUZ3hTsqqzBs42cFUHb8Kq7P1nKpBkB3fRnSjj2zatYa3wFuGA2B8OBsXA=w640-h598" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pattern by <a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/flair-crossbody-bag" target="_blank">Bagstock Designs</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwnc40x8GI3xzPPLe6gOtIPlw6qCzzyngb2NBOxG9sKoNrDYOTXjpcnSdSP4rQ5FTPy7GPqhbczotSCXDH2Lwfp9iurGPnDygnNDcQ8TQdQWRDTq8K4motZeyl-oBLK0x0yLZkxNb04v4oqF3uUAbbqfRSl34jgtilbYWkcifaiABkvcWQNXoA7e295A=s2476" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="2476" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwnc40x8GI3xzPPLe6gOtIPlw6qCzzyngb2NBOxG9sKoNrDYOTXjpcnSdSP4rQ5FTPy7GPqhbczotSCXDH2Lwfp9iurGPnDygnNDcQ8TQdQWRDTq8K4motZeyl-oBLK0x0yLZkxNb04v4oqF3uUAbbqfRSl34jgtilbYWkcifaiABkvcWQNXoA7e295A=w640-h268" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not only does this machine sew fast @ 1000+ spm, it makes a PERFECT straight stitch. <br />This is worthy of any straight stitch Singer which is usually the Gold Standard for straight stitching.</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>So while I'll always be partial to vintage Singers for the nostalgia value and its serious pizazz, I have to confess that when I actually sit down to SEW, this is the machine I turn to 9 times out of 10.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>*<span style="font-size: x-small;">In my book, that makes this one BETTER - I don't care for SHS machines since the feet are more expensive and difficult to find. Even an adaptor doesn't give you access to the full range of feet.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-21512877082308451112022-02-04T22:37:00.025-05:002022-05-28T14:51:01.014-04:00Reclaimed Stitches <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOwR5HJncnPzYrLh3-FKw_tTORCc1ZDStChBZSm5AAUZYMxAExWYNrqQLIstoGX0dhXnGae2u-LW7vZc7DvBuYmnHGvxJxMvn81Ec5rQHnJmrxaQhayXR12am0LJLKdMi55OuQ-jPBW0X0pG2-izt3oY8de2jkCZeCNw1mzBXr8NpWOeSvR9iiRNdrwA=s1238" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="1214" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOwR5HJncnPzYrLh3-FKw_tTORCc1ZDStChBZSm5AAUZYMxAExWYNrqQLIstoGX0dhXnGae2u-LW7vZc7DvBuYmnHGvxJxMvn81Ec5rQHnJmrxaQhayXR12am0LJLKdMi55OuQ-jPBW0X0pG2-izt3oY8de2jkCZeCNw1mzBXr8NpWOeSvR9iiRNdrwA=w628-h640" width="628" /></a></div><div><br /></div>No two are the same, because all items are fabricated from various remnants and recycled materials including vintage fabrics, trims, buttons, and zippers. (New fabrics and hardware are used as needed!) Most - but not all - of the patterns are my own design.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BfqYL1GzkPjVeJPYJEzX9uos6vRIt8brydrG0m-o4gSqqDW0zKbg8sa14ERJQi7ulMyZ-NXfaSRT-1VCMpriDvqsHeA8pVugH-CeKoYJ5ljw38YH0txWYHxvR5eTW-lZMlVPxFY7bmeC48jz-4YIAf2a2mU1Z7tEwwRXOJFNK5DptU9RvGPvQsJu-w/s1284/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-31%20at%208.46.47%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BfqYL1GzkPjVeJPYJEzX9uos6vRIt8brydrG0m-o4gSqqDW0zKbg8sa14ERJQi7ulMyZ-NXfaSRT-1VCMpriDvqsHeA8pVugH-CeKoYJ5ljw38YH0txWYHxvR5eTW-lZMlVPxFY7bmeC48jz-4YIAf2a2mU1Z7tEwwRXOJFNK5DptU9RvGPvQsJu-w/w512-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-31%20at%208.46.47%20AM.png" width="512" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN63jWy3hOWDcE4IuuBSPkmc1Mtd0F6aOoK8kaAjB-9syjJvW8vYptNng3Z2YVxW5w9_tPHAcA23dVcdaVspkFhqwANp2JvMhQjEJys5YRymWmbOW_OMIeLwF88nL-dB0NQCSvjjjE1TUFG323FSdnXGCIdmewINU6X0EWtSFNphdS6KmYnCF_rO2RQ/s1192/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-31%20at%206.17.54%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiN63jWy3hOWDcE4IuuBSPkmc1Mtd0F6aOoK8kaAjB-9syjJvW8vYptNng3Z2YVxW5w9_tPHAcA23dVcdaVspkFhqwANp2JvMhQjEJys5YRymWmbOW_OMIeLwF88nL-dB0NQCSvjjjE1TUFG323FSdnXGCIdmewINU6X0EWtSFNphdS6KmYnCF_rO2RQ/w556-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-31%20at%206.17.54%20PM.png" width="556" /></a></div><div>These are made with jellyroll strips but could be adapted to any assorted fabric remnants you have on hand.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMiTkZLYJUq_zEkSW7KpNCpqNuE59VjmV9ly5cQ_pN-0dQYlj__H1VzDlW_5FrY1gYlhjav0kjBBXiv8Swe4-oUeO9q8dh7zL5jI3Nh0oSEX_MU-FLIiwVoCoPNojvPG6HBZNttDMS5sUY3iBNU5IJGt0u4bd0efYWhbGVaQQENyRzGhT4ZYrFjwb0Q/s2961/IMG_3303.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2937" data-original-width="2961" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMiTkZLYJUq_zEkSW7KpNCpqNuE59VjmV9ly5cQ_pN-0dQYlj__H1VzDlW_5FrY1gYlhjav0kjBBXiv8Swe4-oUeO9q8dh7zL5jI3Nh0oSEX_MU-FLIiwVoCoPNojvPG6HBZNttDMS5sUY3iBNU5IJGt0u4bd0efYWhbGVaQQENyRzGhT4ZYrFjwb0Q/w400-h396/IMG_3303.heic" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another bag from the same jellyroll, plus vintage button, upcycled snap and zipper</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GIfvVnCfuM-nF9Fnxm-QmOukPA2gdfWT6vG84gA5RLKcAq0ZjcqA6d3SUddgjhJDbSiHNtrqQWTDq3Nwmt_clBaGcWItxmJHGGEAim_-ZmD5mM3yoLamGSPpPOYXdjFYuN7UU69-KmHZrqNVAhoaki2iBz-pkIPxQ5nOIHMzTR5QRPiALvQ83xKzXQ/s1272/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-05%20at%201.04.40%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1272" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GIfvVnCfuM-nF9Fnxm-QmOukPA2gdfWT6vG84gA5RLKcAq0ZjcqA6d3SUddgjhJDbSiHNtrqQWTDq3Nwmt_clBaGcWItxmJHGGEAim_-ZmD5mM3yoLamGSPpPOYXdjFYuN7UU69-KmHZrqNVAhoaki2iBz-pkIPxQ5nOIHMzTR5QRPiALvQ83xKzXQ/w640-h314/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-05%20at%201.04.40%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9T3-SqU23rVxp34Gzge3uRi6y8s0BbNz94pTd8xFhMQE6xPg52nGZBm7hhXs6CqTrElOpGOvCIfykUIkOTgHd1nB41j7dc0AhJ_3lvXml_-WJ6qMMuYf-D__blueYo8FjpkbiRpboF1qnRoVh74X5u-RjM2VSaf-Qeczuf_R9dM6CoEeOzfRs0CeXRg/s3640/Nautical%20tote%20bag.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3640" data-original-width="2610" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9T3-SqU23rVxp34Gzge3uRi6y8s0BbNz94pTd8xFhMQE6xPg52nGZBm7hhXs6CqTrElOpGOvCIfykUIkOTgHd1nB41j7dc0AhJ_3lvXml_-WJ6qMMuYf-D__blueYo8FjpkbiRpboF1qnRoVh74X5u-RjM2VSaf-Qeczuf_R9dM6CoEeOzfRs0CeXRg/w458-h640/Nautical%20tote%20bag.heic" width="458" /></a></div> Tote bag made with pre-cut strip pieced exterior/canvas interior<br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNIL_7kjz4Bb4Sw7QZngSeTCm7yPMbmUgC95Oj9E4Cd_92_GWwftXpdc6tt2luWO3nDIIonl9ye29PFPpWlogVtjETyrFqYdfodaOfu8BqFdvzg0HN-eAHmT5u9pIjr9Nu85tGpvmkYxS00KYh3GnfssyWMxxc1JwQ-LY8CuWHiAWP-tXAPS3FuE1Cg/s1378/bandanna%20tote%20bag.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="1020" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNIL_7kjz4Bb4Sw7QZngSeTCm7yPMbmUgC95Oj9E4Cd_92_GWwftXpdc6tt2luWO3nDIIonl9ye29PFPpWlogVtjETyrFqYdfodaOfu8BqFdvzg0HN-eAHmT5u9pIjr9Nu85tGpvmkYxS00KYh3GnfssyWMxxc1JwQ-LY8CuWHiAWP-tXAPS3FuE1Cg/w474-h640/bandanna%20tote%20bag.png" width="474" /></a></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="text-align: center;"> Tried a little something with an old bandanna</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEic8m7S7J-x1bCgrJ-ctubKaRVmSCMhX1Q9ADCVpSYoQhAxuF1Kck42LKPzv3VO5_6wH1Y6TYxMfGJUStAcpcFTBowEY-omG1hJnK3oOJAFCsN1RF0eEi25dGT5Ugxm0m1c1auCCg0s8-9c02--3FfCM6WlhJ6qpcQV--retKiTIwRjghVLK2-esVKj_w=s1280" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="1280" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEic8m7S7J-x1bCgrJ-ctubKaRVmSCMhX1Q9ADCVpSYoQhAxuF1Kck42LKPzv3VO5_6wH1Y6TYxMfGJUStAcpcFTBowEY-omG1hJnK3oOJAFCsN1RF0eEi25dGT5Ugxm0m1c1auCCg0s8-9c02--3FfCM6WlhJ6qpcQV--retKiTIwRjghVLK2-esVKj_w=w640-h414" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From a $4 pair of thrift store jeans<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eh7Pk409SwA4Ef0YqRHPtL4LdKvBishu60bzFWLKR2s8p3G_8er4A-3kQIQLc0zOEGeDV9s6AoAlKpncMms9PjPRmBE1Q-KWbiXK2uAGq9wX0oHlm1y27nk6oo6v6XAdEcQZUUWZn27LGLsfnfR7bStzZeLLtw7xro7L-FYsIe7olLuJ7r6DgEqptQ/s1502/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-25%20at%2011.01.11%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1502" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eh7Pk409SwA4Ef0YqRHPtL4LdKvBishu60bzFWLKR2s8p3G_8er4A-3kQIQLc0zOEGeDV9s6AoAlKpncMms9PjPRmBE1Q-KWbiXK2uAGq9wX0oHlm1y27nk6oo6v6XAdEcQZUUWZn27LGLsfnfR7bStzZeLLtw7xro7L-FYsIe7olLuJ7r6DgEqptQ/w640-h322/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-25%20at%2011.01.11%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrvX_vaQuiirQlIz4qVFqs_ffJKolrJf5lB9FdNNk5hbm432tu_rUMdybcXUQ5zsVQTs49PhOzmCYldnqIa9VRwukhNOx-pHkaUCMurcugtl5FubEaaqeek_WJSVBJUOdtNTsgqWrdcLlLI-YEWM2eQ6Lq6XSLZDiNYyHhD7IlSuH3_nhBqOzkbfzmQ/s1154/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-25%20at%2011.01.35%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="1154" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrvX_vaQuiirQlIz4qVFqs_ffJKolrJf5lB9FdNNk5hbm432tu_rUMdybcXUQ5zsVQTs49PhOzmCYldnqIa9VRwukhNOx-pHkaUCMurcugtl5FubEaaqeek_WJSVBJUOdtNTsgqWrdcLlLI-YEWM2eQ6Lq6XSLZDiNYyHhD7IlSuH3_nhBqOzkbfzmQ/w640-h448/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-25%20at%2011.01.35%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The floral print is a favorite vintage piece. All the zippers are upcycled. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLeQrmN9pE5OQ3x5WqtbeqV2UhIfj-gZcZAIAF75-3vPppELXQLsSj_NOaauHu1IhA-50xgv14H6Ka0BXiTMyNiF_jzwE0lP-H_xTpBVPkM0j3FG36_V-uq6m9ej4zGT7Pp8upn8562GLbkI_ElibjQ0J-mC_DZ5pWKpy8Q5xLimpVBBmkOckIm6alrA=s1494" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1494" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLeQrmN9pE5OQ3x5WqtbeqV2UhIfj-gZcZAIAF75-3vPppELXQLsSj_NOaauHu1IhA-50xgv14H6Ka0BXiTMyNiF_jzwE0lP-H_xTpBVPkM0j3FG36_V-uq6m9ej4zGT7Pp8upn8562GLbkI_ElibjQ0J-mC_DZ5pWKpy8Q5xLimpVBBmkOckIm6alrA=w640-h352" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another $4 pair of jeans<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6yltMSYuIyVnnwh_O73c6-V16c6Z4aMZR0CIc-Ttepw3lHrdAOQH4b8se3orrt_0n-O6FTXy5arS-X4JfDyzqb7uYFu4wGY3Eepn5qlrlcwlu-ktrKq76T3nvvy2aATlxpvNEabw9gsijgbELo3P4mxBapK1hC3R0hwkQ_1svJHkF-kFUORK1HQJ-g/s1780/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%206.39.41%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1780" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6yltMSYuIyVnnwh_O73c6-V16c6Z4aMZR0CIc-Ttepw3lHrdAOQH4b8se3orrt_0n-O6FTXy5arS-X4JfDyzqb7uYFu4wGY3Eepn5qlrlcwlu-ktrKq76T3nvvy2aATlxpvNEabw9gsijgbELo3P4mxBapK1hC3R0hwkQ_1svJHkF-kFUORK1HQJ-g/w640-h246/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%206.39.41%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>This is a favorite pattern of my own<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2gPwmI_WKvyY__8n4dRFiPWUEeskrB1XrXRpMHlSCVYLjQFNQHYg3Uioj39xFsNMQFkll05nbVq3IMGhqB1lQdFI4PhcIWFDvR9c9SKESh7SNxVcV12qsZpVkblUDbeW1rS6Ao6_Z1bywaY_1SICdC8adlrW-ASWcpYT7bIP-QjjmicCed5astcuQQ/s1246/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%206.36.25%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1246" data-original-width="1026" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2gPwmI_WKvyY__8n4dRFiPWUEeskrB1XrXRpMHlSCVYLjQFNQHYg3Uioj39xFsNMQFkll05nbVq3IMGhqB1lQdFI4PhcIWFDvR9c9SKESh7SNxVcV12qsZpVkblUDbeW1rS6Ao6_Z1bywaY_1SICdC8adlrW-ASWcpYT7bIP-QjjmicCed5astcuQQ/w526-h640/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-27%20at%206.36.25%20PM.png" width="526" /></a></div>zipper and yellow fabric are from estate sales, pink daisy fabric is from a fat quarter<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAOiUcoQMg7nCszuanlwk8Sf48Ij_He6lQOhV9z25_qi3i48vxEAlu_ZSBURPSWNmnGbcfj_KQs4RvzcoxGeAYCuhc8T-exo4TzrP7QN3aS3eA4k91wQMrxY1qMw7l9Xs14l8qKE5ItTC99iq7iSsyeDCZFa0fB5FMczxm19juZFyx6f9KaUg0tbspxw=s1888" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggPyal_yf1-109cq7GQw71d8qhRQDy9NS_jMtX5h4YQDTa-PguTKFzVdae7oyBhm2E05QWjC535F1XMkv5o0LlK-kBujarvzGwZ7dH0-os2cVByzWDapUyC46NONRfy2yCMHoB7iV7GG29xsTbzXprDmQ-gKDQ19xkzXO-Irxf9Sk4ztE83DomblxwYg=s1566" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="1566" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggPyal_yf1-109cq7GQw71d8qhRQDy9NS_jMtX5h4YQDTa-PguTKFzVdae7oyBhm2E05QWjC535F1XMkv5o0LlK-kBujarvzGwZ7dH0-os2cVByzWDapUyC46NONRfy2yCMHoB7iV7GG29xsTbzXprDmQ-gKDQ19xkzXO-Irxf9Sk4ztE83DomblxwYg=w640-h528" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fabric remnant from Etsy</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ3XRtUYvaP_Xou7TJpQkc3PRUUbpYKO9ASpkkMstyDPTgk-9qdKyg-fbzdnAPTiMjbNnj0qLA4ZOI2q7X3r7j5FldUZB25HhifGfVeiUSTudEymV1-HfswgUn2LDhuAUrGkJuTzYwjFfN94ldUn0vEoT5k20l8rpADlax36EKFzUAGbsWgTO3FWosSw=s1276" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="1032" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZ3XRtUYvaP_Xou7TJpQkc3PRUUbpYKO9ASpkkMstyDPTgk-9qdKyg-fbzdnAPTiMjbNnj0qLA4ZOI2q7X3r7j5FldUZB25HhifGfVeiUSTudEymV1-HfswgUn2LDhuAUrGkJuTzYwjFfN94ldUn0vEoT5k20l8rpADlax36EKFzUAGbsWgTO3FWosSw=w518-h640" width="518" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fabric remnant from Marketplace (I was inspired by the "Daphne" bag from the show Frasier.) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1702" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaxIf_xjbphTgYzGICARnIrPq0GG7ctNCuS6fai8QISIml_FInC3QF0DUzDvbjT6nUX82FkCPkN0I1keF7lI9hibPp_9gsSssErrTcYOhd9JcHcnUjA6lOBu1qyvnBReM6Fe_1flYanoG785i7u4D9zO8Qk_vAvr0SKbTULvdCU1d4pk6oZnfacoCz6g=w400-h323" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Found this remnant in an antique mall, it's a real vintage piece. Zippers are upcycled, too.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjEQ2-V2iXv8Ch9VjtrRD_UNyN8v4HhHRkDK5z8VioZQJXkfsy3g08iOlFpR4oDYU0H_82otrKkSKriozUgy9knHZo-yAL4cRqHdqeZQjl6rT4CIahBxS3EumnA_SIRmiHDWM7HKfBqIcaqlhTY8UUZaImniHRVJR0l_fILyeZZDnuQErorYrpJgcA0g=s1130" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1130" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjEQ2-V2iXv8Ch9VjtrRD_UNyN8v4HhHRkDK5z8VioZQJXkfsy3g08iOlFpR4oDYU0H_82otrKkSKriozUgy9knHZo-yAL4cRqHdqeZQjl6rT4CIahBxS3EumnA_SIRmiHDWM7HKfBqIcaqlhTY8UUZaImniHRVJR0l_fILyeZZDnuQErorYrpJgcA0g=w640-h356" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_69b9TxbaytNb9lzSnZkrywOcTz8fES21tcMHSQhbgnKylcaT3KOm64Thr6Y23N-p8_AQ-mps_ESF2pko6LHLpKd6bCopHYYi1ECKcXzzSDnSOP29JaWR14K_MkXF7lwucDl7IAnnG7UgjN4hVNr2PYqYb6Z4XLY571wOyAQZwWV697stpG76mxVAFg=s1866" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="1866" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_69b9TxbaytNb9lzSnZkrywOcTz8fES21tcMHSQhbgnKylcaT3KOm64Thr6Y23N-p8_AQ-mps_ESF2pko6LHLpKd6bCopHYYi1ECKcXzzSDnSOP29JaWR14K_MkXF7lwucDl7IAnnG7UgjN4hVNr2PYqYb6Z4XLY571wOyAQZwWV697stpG76mxVAFg=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fabric remnants from estate sale, upcycled zippers inside</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPq1SCeikg-a_eCqmKs7jjKbpSHmCcSFF3GZTBsmP0_2RgY-tSZ9rLaboW5OhFvgLdwPdwQE27He7InM2_mwIbfYrSgfrlKSVtpDLGiP5-keGfYpEHRu68Dz6feChR8ZbHrmCrvUD2e1n-6ujkgDAXt46R6HdmK_FOsVY5flkCSVcCMaFgE0WwQtBMMA=s3140" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3140" data-original-width="2490" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPq1SCeikg-a_eCqmKs7jjKbpSHmCcSFF3GZTBsmP0_2RgY-tSZ9rLaboW5OhFvgLdwPdwQE27He7InM2_mwIbfYrSgfrlKSVtpDLGiP5-keGfYpEHRu68Dz6feChR8ZbHrmCrvUD2e1n-6ujkgDAXt46R6HdmK_FOsVY5flkCSVcCMaFgE0WwQtBMMA=w508-h640" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All new fabrics here - just because sometimes you can't help it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XnOwHpmmSgE1oiOGX5NgIDJytI5rx6a8iklPElV3snmsJkdIA2WgcXHmvaB2icrGAKTNIcWoGLakvC56hxcB_5jd5gt65uI8VMtbuONCze0PCillw59W7CJcwEMgo9PpIKsYNecsZ2xdao7oVnsPAGX1qafKWxP8xvrWSeU0N-N4yMW9r3HuYDUF5A/s3976/IMG_2718.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3976" data-original-width="2428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3XnOwHpmmSgE1oiOGX5NgIDJytI5rx6a8iklPElV3snmsJkdIA2WgcXHmvaB2icrGAKTNIcWoGLakvC56hxcB_5jd5gt65uI8VMtbuONCze0PCillw59W7CJcwEMgo9PpIKsYNecsZ2xdao7oVnsPAGX1qafKWxP8xvrWSeU0N-N4yMW9r3HuYDUF5A/w390-h640/IMG_2718.heic" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage fabric from estate sale plus upcycled zippers (It's stuffed with fiberfill for the photo)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-48190093921508260262022-02-01T13:19:00.026-05:002022-04-12T18:07:04.280-04:00Kenmore 158.1050 and 158.1030 - The "Mini Kennies"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAYMBPFQttyTlz_HlcGI7Ysqwm14j8cwXrl7zOBxE8jDtzB6PWwnFm0eZmJrzxbysoqW1rdP65x4rD7qajiTDlBcx0h-0Y4lE0Z2Zv_dcZlZeRbtoRz-YQuAZ_Db8k7KBDhp6E1fGcDUExAlykOt-DdHo6KL3i9vXuKjtd6eklUGLMpnuaVw5gRoDGYw=s1740" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="1740" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAYMBPFQttyTlz_HlcGI7Ysqwm14j8cwXrl7zOBxE8jDtzB6PWwnFm0eZmJrzxbysoqW1rdP65x4rD7qajiTDlBcx0h-0Y4lE0Z2Zv_dcZlZeRbtoRz-YQuAZ_Db8k7KBDhp6E1fGcDUExAlykOt-DdHo6KL3i9vXuKjtd6eklUGLMpnuaVw5gRoDGYw=w640-h502" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.1050</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC46CDe7rCYklJA7Jks3A00DgPweYN9iTJBgTAHP2fulHQAxLnZpK42erVgbhjFxLi2Ia6hjI5EYEEGsI_YVkCNxvDIj_G9nbpHxHDuFpCKMioYG1DvO7eQ1vX06zI3tBcwNF9jWsdLwS3ppUSuD7gVH3Uqot6jdtz7jQj78_7VVYxTf86nWDZOQ28Ag/s1582/Kenmore%201030.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1582" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC46CDe7rCYklJA7Jks3A00DgPweYN9iTJBgTAHP2fulHQAxLnZpK42erVgbhjFxLi2Ia6hjI5EYEEGsI_YVkCNxvDIj_G9nbpHxHDuFpCKMioYG1DvO7eQ1vX06zI3tBcwNF9jWsdLwS3ppUSuD7gVH3Uqot6jdtz7jQj78_7VVYxTf86nWDZOQ28Ag/w640-h524/Kenmore%201030.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kenmore 158.1030</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Kenmore "Mini Kennies" are 3/4 size machines with a lightweight aluminum body and compact plastic carrying case. They can do almost anything the full-sized 1970s Kenmore counterpart can do (except take cams for decorative stitches.)<p></p><p>These machines are from a series of 158.10XX mini portable machines in the Kenmore lineup - these include the 158.1020/30/40/45/50/60. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgPaflUoCCFU7T4ZYRXRREs21KSsXanqq-QvhbVOkbseJUNE0vZaFlpJ45zxeHp7gu6GzZhOEod52oEppzmdxHPqsGxoXmi21G1k1UtxndFeikVNFfYMeLggaxggnK5knKI9Hj04AMlA-dfurOGW8G0g9xnp3uJIeZ7XUitaOpO-hNmkpzu21yO9YNKQ=s1750" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="1750" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgPaflUoCCFU7T4ZYRXRREs21KSsXanqq-QvhbVOkbseJUNE0vZaFlpJ45zxeHp7gu6GzZhOEod52oEppzmdxHPqsGxoXmi21G1k1UtxndFeikVNFfYMeLggaxggnK5knKI9Hj04AMlA-dfurOGW8G0g9xnp3uJIeZ7XUitaOpO-hNmkpzu21yO9YNKQ=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the iconic rose-embossed carrying case!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The 1050, being the later model, has the most features (the 1060 is a free-arm, so slightly different from the rest, and doesn't fit in the cute little plastic case.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This super-duper little Kennie packs a lot of features into its 16 pounds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Low shank</li><li>Vertical oscillating hook/Class 15 bobbins</li><li>Presser foot pressure adjustment</li><li>Extra high presser foot lift</li><li>Pop out clutch</li><li>Feed dog drop</li><li>Easy slot threading system</li><li>Nine built-in stitches, including reverse pattern stretch stitches</li><li>Built-in buttonhole stitch</li><li>Snap in straight stitch/zigzag throat plates</li><li>Flip up bed extension, similar to Singer 221 and 301</li><li>Integrated accessory box which flips out to add extra working surface</li><li>Streamlined design with recessed tension unit and retractable spool pin</li><li>.8 amp motor</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFmah_7IgeJ1_65qXn_JCfWuAmYYISzZHeQgnloq6-Y7T0SA-GpeQThEuJNWU46AIXbY5tl3FkPkRoL76e_0j2jdMWWxfc6QU2yqS2P6-uUpX8nGqOPQ4RA68R69twiDH_YOsgO-r8aSvvjPFK4mtBMMxcdFkjzvweuH1H5HXGJm0O3tlFDZT4HcEKpg=s1564" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1564" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFmah_7IgeJ1_65qXn_JCfWuAmYYISzZHeQgnloq6-Y7T0SA-GpeQThEuJNWU46AIXbY5tl3FkPkRoL76e_0j2jdMWWxfc6QU2yqS2P6-uUpX8nGqOPQ4RA68R69twiDH_YOsgO-r8aSvvjPFK4mtBMMxcdFkjzvweuH1H5HXGJm0O3tlFDZT4HcEKpg=w640-h500" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Extended work surface with flip out extensions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMelMxM7IEB8TfAxY-x3a4bk99SXLfu2NLRJB40GjHjkCKMMfNBZXwK2_74HjOLyvgotO_Vv1ponasp5BGyct0EckSF8BxulKdfRrZQB-figIPSWeH6vZesTfJLrUK_zxDl0Ra390VAw1JJSsUWKQv1a_Nya08A27phGbuGOFkVpjeN4x-iwjBWz4FPQ=s892" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="892" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMelMxM7IEB8TfAxY-x3a4bk99SXLfu2NLRJB40GjHjkCKMMfNBZXwK2_74HjOLyvgotO_Vv1ponasp5BGyct0EckSF8BxulKdfRrZQB-figIPSWeH6vZesTfJLrUK_zxDl0Ra390VAw1JJSsUWKQv1a_Nya08A27phGbuGOFkVpjeN4x-iwjBWz4FPQ=w640-h268" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is very easy to thread: you bring the thread through this groove on the top, then straight across the integrated tension unit, and then down, up and over the thread take-up lever which is slotted (I love that)</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinJ9iOHXLLYdtDMp-WPiOO07m0EAowzzs4D6S2Brj7nWUE18GVISwSA1yNJddGWp2OA7JOPU36Mo_Co9ZQx_ksEsHqNMc-xbgh6gGJ95R5qvFoXNhqE_neNX92dpcxdhLb7jKxG5u9WxHsboEBVvlLW82VYL15QbLbOrT85R26KQ-Rjtwroc8_46fMWg=s1624" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1624" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinJ9iOHXLLYdtDMp-WPiOO07m0EAowzzs4D6S2Brj7nWUE18GVISwSA1yNJddGWp2OA7JOPU36Mo_Co9ZQx_ksEsHqNMc-xbgh6gGJ95R5qvFoXNhqE_neNX92dpcxdhLb7jKxG5u9WxHsboEBVvlLW82VYL15QbLbOrT85R26KQ-Rjtwroc8_46fMWg=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another nice feature is the pop-out clutch mechanism. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiilnUjxL7-Y347PZwPoLIU8Vg6rQbU-AXssmBMUjzKy9jRmmVHYC0I--tnSgfFKmlUtSlrCDndTxHzjNKIp1-alWTwzaP2OhF5nUoRnTd9iak1JP9wrQK0LkFk2kwF_8HAgPiSo50SAyOFxst9uQIwoz5zFox_WyyiI68Gu3KBgAcgC_StG6e8NcDWQ=s1098" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1098" data-original-width="936" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiilnUjxL7-Y347PZwPoLIU8Vg6rQbU-AXssmBMUjzKy9jRmmVHYC0I--tnSgfFKmlUtSlrCDndTxHzjNKIp1-alWTwzaP2OhF5nUoRnTd9iak1JP9wrQK0LkFk2kwF_8HAgPiSo50SAyOFxst9uQIwoz5zFox_WyyiI68Gu3KBgAcgC_StG6e8NcDWQ=w546-h640" width="546" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the various configurations of the accessory box and bed extension. Fold it all up to pack it away, then flip out the extensions when you're sewing. Genius! (The only issue I have with this machine, though, is that the plastic piece that bridges the machine and accessory box is flimsy and easy to break.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8KlFoJWmRStTtzcHfYM7TbdAXc1SJbH9XVFKQQI74kGvng_PIRh-nw8-Oo2EoFCVFfrXFiGMlJjUw6M-tnHkjeZ5nPPZVc2ohhyw64gxzPeVhhsBVNx1wHbZ_jMnS-rgCiENoe0626ZaaVZZtDW7IC55jdkpFmEEqRlguaCXOopLrhLEFMJ9rdzPMWA=s1402" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="1402" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8KlFoJWmRStTtzcHfYM7TbdAXc1SJbH9XVFKQQI74kGvng_PIRh-nw8-Oo2EoFCVFfrXFiGMlJjUw6M-tnHkjeZ5nPPZVc2ohhyw64gxzPeVhhsBVNx1wHbZ_jMnS-rgCiENoe0626ZaaVZZtDW7IC55jdkpFmEEqRlguaCXOopLrhLEFMJ9rdzPMWA=w640-h388" width="640" /></a></div>These portables even have a built-in buttonhole stitch! You are limited on your sizes and widths, but they are quick and easy to do. Several guides for the different size buttonholes fit right under the foot with nothing to install or fuss with. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">COMPARISON BETWEEN 1050 AND 1030</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEyVhkfx6FAH57b4ufazUtTGKn11ST5Ix2gqVYbQz6TdLt_2JDD_WowDObLHWFg_RQhCUO61DsjK0pSILnA3VvDZIypv2sLOzMCLEOlCI8SkvsCgHnoWclqBk94o0YdNAMu0M_bG-45tuQUvUcizVFvn5LmZ6RvFKOss7LZK8ryJpCGLElkt3oMltxg/s1770/Two%20Mini%20Kennies.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1770" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEyVhkfx6FAH57b4ufazUtTGKn11ST5Ix2gqVYbQz6TdLt_2JDD_WowDObLHWFg_RQhCUO61DsjK0pSILnA3VvDZIypv2sLOzMCLEOlCI8SkvsCgHnoWclqBk94o0YdNAMu0M_bG-45tuQUvUcizVFvn5LmZ6RvFKOss7LZK8ryJpCGLElkt3oMltxg/w640-h480/Two%20Mini%20Kennies.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two Mini Kennies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVG8eE55Ac1eBkzsPcGjD547NDphdoViSXMi2-qvWZtS2Id0AnNXIl_JE2-6elb-2iFqr4OQ4sqJ5H7G6_VNrA5_T1c7raF2oShevT4c7p5WuzF8f3RIS18eaduFERqcDpAK_O_dRWjYKkQCqtJpVrDNQk0ibqKnd4Uqo_SqQPUx3RFNOg6muVbC3A3Q/s1826/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-10%20at%2010.43.51%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1826" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVG8eE55Ac1eBkzsPcGjD547NDphdoViSXMi2-qvWZtS2Id0AnNXIl_JE2-6elb-2iFqr4OQ4sqJ5H7G6_VNrA5_T1c7raF2oShevT4c7p5WuzF8f3RIS18eaduFERqcDpAK_O_dRWjYKkQCqtJpVrDNQk0ibqKnd4Uqo_SqQPUx3RFNOg6muVbC3A3Q/w640-h474/Screen%20Shot%202022-04-10%20at%2010.43.51%20PM.png" width="640" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Three built-in stitches plus buttonhole on the 1030. </div><div><br /></div><div>I assume they added a few more stitches on the 1040/45, and then... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9IMnlFeI-uoe6W4wUcM7b6Gm6jhykf7uegPWh7DdrcLQCukvZ0gxQcBjZf763Gk_BH_Ln7Pq88q4SGxkdDLPwMwdbzi264XopVp6Fe2aMEk7vlr4f-rVa9v8K_6uoO0C9Kq-7aycN_shhIiI_byzPjcSiEhIPrUk2lgJyZzpMEguVMU42IthKAHyDDQ/s1678/1050%20stitches.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1678" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9IMnlFeI-uoe6W4wUcM7b6Gm6jhykf7uegPWh7DdrcLQCukvZ0gxQcBjZf763Gk_BH_Ln7Pq88q4SGxkdDLPwMwdbzi264XopVp6Fe2aMEk7vlr4f-rVa9v8K_6uoO0C9Kq-7aycN_shhIiI_byzPjcSiEhIPrUk2lgJyZzpMEguVMU42IthKAHyDDQ/w640-h514/1050%20stitches.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">NINE built-in stitches, including reverse stretch stitches, on the 1050.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few more differences: The 1030 doesn't have the recessed tension unit nor the super easy slot threading like the 1050, nor does it have the pop out clutch. In this way it is a little more "old fashioned" which might not be a bad thing if you prefer the way it looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which finally brings me to the question...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2022/04/kenmore-mini-kennies-versus-singer.html" target="_blank">HOW DO THE MINI KENNIES STACK UP TO THE "OTHER" FAMOUS MINI?</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-6249165275361771822022-01-29T20:33:00.012-05:002022-02-01T12:05:49.458-05:00How To Make a Zipper Pocket <p> I make a lot of bags and this is an application I use frequently to make zipper pockets. Use the dimensions given in your pattern, but this is also easy to adapt to any size zipper and pocket you want. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfLyNExLteGWy7B97vJGNMHbMWHjvMF0HNm6pbJuIOsW3wvmAzKaHds2F_ZW9gFr6g6HNTE0L5aduqoI76Zmw4GKnR8GoTu9Naw9rOfIi1aeyfB2mKbL2d1URt-muUsISY4RLGaEPHGx-P0tO-h3nAlRCOJGsjdjegwAZuUO3jjnjB8xdhzIdvGW1CHA=s1028" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1028" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfLyNExLteGWy7B97vJGNMHbMWHjvMF0HNm6pbJuIOsW3wvmAzKaHds2F_ZW9gFr6g6HNTE0L5aduqoI76Zmw4GKnR8GoTu9Naw9rOfIi1aeyfB2mKbL2d1URt-muUsISY4RLGaEPHGx-P0tO-h3nAlRCOJGsjdjegwAZuUO3jjnjB8xdhzIdvGW1CHA=w640-h436" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The basic pieces are as follows: </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The fabric to which you are adding the pocket</li><li>A lining</li><li>A zipper </li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0x8_bggA4Wx79wL1GzT3fQdhmJ6Snf3jFlHS6wu-9rXrxNA-ZUazrc5GHNQl841j9dAFeIx0YOUCaLIOTicWc9YbN26uxtx1fVtCZ7zdsoweKxPCKiBCw8nZf5vhbAbFAunrsnNK16h4ho9QF85k_k-cKf0qLSqwy70IZMPx0WJFP_4wrlaPrG7o0fA=s1114" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1114" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0x8_bggA4Wx79wL1GzT3fQdhmJ6Snf3jFlHS6wu-9rXrxNA-ZUazrc5GHNQl841j9dAFeIx0YOUCaLIOTicWc9YbN26uxtx1fVtCZ7zdsoweKxPCKiBCw8nZf5vhbAbFAunrsnNK16h4ho9QF85k_k-cKf0qLSqwy70IZMPx0WJFP_4wrlaPrG7o0fA=w640-h540" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The pocket lining will fold in half lengthwise to create the pocket after sewing in the zipper. Therefore it should be twice the depth you want for the pocket PLUS four inches. The width should be at least an inch wider than the zipper (half an inch clearance on each side). <div><br /></div><div>(NOTE: If the lining piece is a little larger than this, it is fine. I usually measure only roughly, because you can trim the excess away after sewing in the zipper.)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>STEP ONE</b></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiixl6UIAMGRF6b2pPzjHY_cPb2OaJkCqwUATELPqi97rjAHkB0XqRDa7rYUQOyWSTc5Qyw_cDwtEOZU4sEktTrFZxccKkVuaJwEEg6O2VMAGDffByey2-RP6DxUNWWjAmQZD9Pl5Kdeedsp6zCOEMXkEkaNNsukOBHWdobKKDjbdID3ISXEwVVpH_CDA=s1414" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1414" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiixl6UIAMGRF6b2pPzjHY_cPb2OaJkCqwUATELPqi97rjAHkB0XqRDa7rYUQOyWSTc5Qyw_cDwtEOZU4sEktTrFZxccKkVuaJwEEg6O2VMAGDffByey2-RP6DxUNWWjAmQZD9Pl5Kdeedsp6zCOEMXkEkaNNsukOBHWdobKKDjbdID3ISXEwVVpH_CDA=w640-h454" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Position the lining piece face down on the main fabric, centered and about an inch from the top edge (or whatever the pattern directs) </li></ul><ul><li>About an inch from the top of the lining, you will be making the rectangle for the zipper opening. </li></ul><ul><li>Measure the zipper from the pull to the stop and add 1/4" for clearance This is the length of your rectangle</li></ul><ul><li>Draw the rectangle directly onto the fabric, make it a scant 1/2" high</li></ul><ul><li>Draw a line exactly down the center and angled to the corners as shown below - this is a cutting line for later</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>STEP TWO</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkRsjFZqfQiuO2a6cvDu2fhaK_h2_8lV0yTA95BEnFz-LVZW13kMoaH5FFZ__BXifBt2uVQ0fQ8xToudAYyc1dPW8K0d_flS64Db-EmyFYOeMbW4pEg2ivVZJZbhXnyGsfOVowOkOGm4LCHPwpbEKgjU4f_vpxEYCdY4LCQWg4CskTGJJJ9FT68ByANA=s1352" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="1352" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkRsjFZqfQiuO2a6cvDu2fhaK_h2_8lV0yTA95BEnFz-LVZW13kMoaH5FFZ__BXifBt2uVQ0fQ8xToudAYyc1dPW8K0d_flS64Db-EmyFYOeMbW4pEg2ivVZJZbhXnyGsfOVowOkOGm4LCHPwpbEKgjU4f_vpxEYCdY4LCQWg4CskTGJJJ9FT68ByANA=w640-h452" width="640" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Stitch around this rectangle with a short stitch length. You can go back and reinforce the corners with a second stitching, but keep this as exact as possible </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>STEP THREE</b></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS-Hxbgv-myhWFU7KNVtB7FSfbfxPHBK0bkkAguB8kcoP7i9i6tBcEYQycfYBxsxvoRkud0pItIRK_LXjeqzY0FqgmHhUsoCBOA5TIosao7fxMrZc7koCxRvWGlasxHhodFRvMFPAFImjKxxD7xdSuAjPBbav4xnzCJ1LIGtvmopbeatAR1vkkbvU9Fg=s1384" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1384" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS-Hxbgv-myhWFU7KNVtB7FSfbfxPHBK0bkkAguB8kcoP7i9i6tBcEYQycfYBxsxvoRkud0pItIRK_LXjeqzY0FqgmHhUsoCBOA5TIosao7fxMrZc7koCxRvWGlasxHhodFRvMFPAFImjKxxD7xdSuAjPBbav4xnzCJ1LIGtvmopbeatAR1vkkbvU9Fg=w640-h324" width="640" /></a><br /><p>Now you'll cut those inside lines. Cut right up in the corner as close you can get without cutting the stitching.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>STEP FOUR</b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUynK7EgDZ7BzWmtZmQbUzfBpKbSe_ykkH5bcjKcCYWvjceB2yt1h6tYbTZZeKb0f_XJaGeWM8K9DeHrhevqUDpAKo4EWvb_jUpDSLgcZYyEkys1xpS-1oAu0lRtLWOHEsjTJeapjbnz8Q78D2vIJTjEs8WguegXxT_Jp2WNMDZkGFM9aeIjgstnorSg=s1832" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1832" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUynK7EgDZ7BzWmtZmQbUzfBpKbSe_ykkH5bcjKcCYWvjceB2yt1h6tYbTZZeKb0f_XJaGeWM8K9DeHrhevqUDpAKo4EWvb_jUpDSLgcZYyEkys1xpS-1oAu0lRtLWOHEsjTJeapjbnz8Q78D2vIJTjEs8WguegXxT_Jp2WNMDZkGFM9aeIjgstnorSg=w640-h266" width="640" /></a></p><p>Turn the lining through the opening to the back side of the main fabric and press well both back and front. Now you have the opening for your zipper</p><p><br /></p><p><b>STEP FIVE</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk_YuKbkxPpIAWNoTR-7C6lYc0jnRpA1b6P7iB213XzD4YpKdH9A_5fU9pcWL6tfuAiDVW37KM1IzYwIFYuzuIQgfzodDn15PbFUOOBicdRfGBk7XLC3REstEf6gawXr_BpIAJbuJN0gNChCLpYIoxX6UVIf0T_kDwxZJZvs6ZgQrJnrPRJ_CGKBgm2g=s1104" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="714" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk_YuKbkxPpIAWNoTR-7C6lYc0jnRpA1b6P7iB213XzD4YpKdH9A_5fU9pcWL6tfuAiDVW37KM1IzYwIFYuzuIQgfzodDn15PbFUOOBicdRfGBk7XLC3REstEf6gawXr_BpIAJbuJN0gNChCLpYIoxX6UVIf0T_kDwxZJZvs6ZgQrJnrPRJ_CGKBgm2g=w414-h640" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Use a glue stick to attach the zipper to the back side or else hand baste. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>STEP SIX</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDSwbaeX8Li02CYftIKCXYudkdWHoNymhvx8ARO0Rkv9_LWw7xHdeH_5Wuzfq87G-MQALSREav00uEG90C_FbxRBRiOofDowB3ZsaHEVN1mRMmQzvqkFJB_dOp8fQd3kDDqj4rt61t6FEvxYFXevgvBFFFLclwZXlxEt4pOUQVSieNT2xDe3oaFlt_Tg=s1152" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="862" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDSwbaeX8Li02CYftIKCXYudkdWHoNymhvx8ARO0Rkv9_LWw7xHdeH_5Wuzfq87G-MQALSREav00uEG90C_FbxRBRiOofDowB3ZsaHEVN1mRMmQzvqkFJB_dOp8fQd3kDDqj4rt61t6FEvxYFXevgvBFFFLclwZXlxEt4pOUQVSieNT2xDe3oaFlt_Tg=w478-h640" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Stitch around the opening close to the edge</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2PnVO2tBBQF8GswRR3X2n_TLK_0VYjqirJLG4kytXtdBK23J7YAnSq5oyk0X-Wbtmjam8xEtdxN_Kh2GjieG71nkBxVyRUUcOZFrvsqRbn32Dvg1ZMRSuptGA_a43H3RsEjqUrZlADbXrtb2ZoBE0qDohgKuSMc68UIpeo5I0rxhyCgwk4PqHfgAiLg=s1178" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="738" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2PnVO2tBBQF8GswRR3X2n_TLK_0VYjqirJLG4kytXtdBK23J7YAnSq5oyk0X-Wbtmjam8xEtdxN_Kh2GjieG71nkBxVyRUUcOZFrvsqRbn32Dvg1ZMRSuptGA_a43H3RsEjqUrZlADbXrtb2ZoBE0qDohgKuSMc68UIpeo5I0rxhyCgwk4PqHfgAiLg=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">on back side fold up the lining, matching edges, to form the pocket </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b>STEP SEVEN </b> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvxoIZTfQP4p2m7dWwoBvZL7OK8lSwp_mdES5WiZf1pjjw4-i3UzGTdOlstIETpYOQBs3qdTW3oGzW90ZzSRVUXBODiYQeYcjTA-g1Ql-UM5oUOZjcM9_GJK9eKy8sIigUb7793n-J1IV7uYhixALv3xiX_G35dVjhoBVQx6S1BoxA5-80Sr6b5_Gq1Q=s1154" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="1154" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvxoIZTfQP4p2m7dWwoBvZL7OK8lSwp_mdES5WiZf1pjjw4-i3UzGTdOlstIETpYOQBs3qdTW3oGzW90ZzSRVUXBODiYQeYcjTA-g1Ql-UM5oUOZjcM9_GJK9eKy8sIigUb7793n-J1IV7uYhixALv3xiX_G35dVjhoBVQx6S1BoxA5-80Sr6b5_Gq1Q=w640-h486" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With the piece right side up, fold the main fabric in at the seam lines, as shown, and </div><div style="text-align: center;">stitch around the stitching line, beginning at lower left corner.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUk1KXcafdecGD_dFXbIO2Wm8FdzihRDN3AAOLW-fL1eGTru9G4-w9OxiLJ36_0_XG4I5FUHdqpd26LcQakzGU9PtbdnXwgOO8_zYUtrpPEfYqhagZ5yGqR4h_bVFimoMwd0zut8Ic9PVl5U0MMTwIHi3oDV2Mg1YMQ1TSUYVwP5xgGfpFXRzWSMkVGA=s1228" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Pocket is done, and you can now trim away any excess seam allowance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;"> Finished pocket</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLxZFIBwmo6mYoikRctIucgMrra_P-Q6GleOPmT9IEC88j2pOEaANr8otNFe80ntY7-Guf1_QvIB-vk-DNqc79xYpNcUjQw0EtpJe0QZI8YEiDXJGHVAsViRqW34kYftI8zGIG01RTeVtuNqGZ08I14G9x1HFqK_ImNFl4Fh3ivi1XkiA5VCvIIhVGOA=s1710" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="1710" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLxZFIBwmo6mYoikRctIucgMrra_P-Q6GleOPmT9IEC88j2pOEaANr8otNFe80ntY7-Guf1_QvIB-vk-DNqc79xYpNcUjQw0EtpJe0QZI8YEiDXJGHVAsViRqW34kYftI8zGIG01RTeVtuNqGZ08I14G9x1HFqK_ImNFl4Fh3ivi1XkiA5VCvIIhVGOA=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now make that into a pouch to hold your MacBook or other device! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX1kZbjf2YIgK11EEtxc6YQ8pWbUVP9vx_vyZh-8iKXpVSX0Qe88W6lEglWO0gRE-7srP_P6yVpmFUFFdt6GBomlUXPkoj3miGXJLMSWKe0rCvnPoWC1g0fgIIfTr649iCR8T9Uigkb_HQ2LhZxRkNsizCr2tIXRvJwogdFzICQ8RtcdMNofi1WwqJyA=s1998" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="1998" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgX1kZbjf2YIgK11EEtxc6YQ8pWbUVP9vx_vyZh-8iKXpVSX0Qe88W6lEglWO0gRE-7srP_P6yVpmFUFFdt6GBomlUXPkoj3miGXJLMSWKe0rCvnPoWC1g0fgIIfTr649iCR8T9Uigkb_HQ2LhZxRkNsizCr2tIXRvJwogdFzICQ8RtcdMNofi1WwqJyA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-18431256961874306612022-01-06T11:47:00.015-05:002023-05-17T10:44:06.788-04:00The Greatest Machine I Never Loved - Singer 201<div style="text-align: center;">"<i>The Cadillac of Singers</i>"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"<i>The Dressmaker</i>"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"<i>The Finest Machine Singer Ever Made</i>"</div><div><br /></div><div>These are the accolades you will find assigned to the Singer 201. And let me be clear, this IS a very fine machine. It is a classic, elegant machine which stitches smoothly and perfectly. No argument there.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFoG3soEr5crZNWAKhF31hhiY4YuVcEx8kzwr5goRQ_JUVoFhYIlxoFAhjJDa_Mnqh-5O6ItQ4JUiWJhELBIXf8wxogQVkK3zAplwtPcatEEAJZTZCTq8efxyH0teY5FJ6cRCOk585Ik7XRVK_OvAb-iZzPdj7V0ll_MeXVEUR0O1htHOPbfA-ckajoQ=s798" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="798" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFoG3soEr5crZNWAKhF31hhiY4YuVcEx8kzwr5goRQ_JUVoFhYIlxoFAhjJDa_Mnqh-5O6ItQ4JUiWJhELBIXf8wxogQVkK3zAplwtPcatEEAJZTZCTq8efxyH0teY5FJ6cRCOk585Ik7XRVK_OvAb-iZzPdj7V0ll_MeXVEUR0O1htHOPbfA-ckajoQ=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singer 201-2, potted motor machine</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>But I just don't love it! And here's why...</div><div><br /></div><div>First of all, it is a Class 66 drop-in bobbin, and to me that is second best if you're comparing actual sewing performance. The vertical bobbin is the default, if you will, and requires a little fiddling to insert it, but it is the best engineered design for sewing. The drop-in bobbin was designed to be more USER friendly, not to improve the performance of the machine.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1YaR6EQHOeJ-pfgKJYX0x4huAhJe89v5pK3pIHtC-ELgIjEaJ3QlW8v67y83UtsESwL4TqZYUBUV_-IIpwqMVFvaWgRBnof2vqOFXLaeoV3gw4cC5UuzhUXoEx9W9UxKwC39CUhiS9IQA2J-Oh4cV859GwW9X9cRCSDaytZpAVZWCbRMPn4BtK0C9Dg=s1540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="1540" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1YaR6EQHOeJ-pfgKJYX0x4huAhJe89v5pK3pIHtC-ELgIjEaJ3QlW8v67y83UtsESwL4TqZYUBUV_-IIpwqMVFvaWgRBnof2vqOFXLaeoV3gw4cC5UuzhUXoEx9W9UxKwC39CUhiS9IQA2J-Oh4cV859GwW9X9cRCSDaytZpAVZWCbRMPn4BtK0C9Dg=w640-h198" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although explaining the mechanics of the hook systems is above my pay grade, I can simplify by saying that with a vertical bobbin the thread unwinds in a straight line off the bobbin as you sew. Picture a yo-yo and the string unwinding from it and that is how the thread comes off the vertically oriented bobbin. Now lay the yo-yo on its side and pull the string upwards. As with a horizontal bobbin, the string must make a 90 degree bend as unwinds. This is a compromise for the sake of convenience not an improvement in operation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhcFUAaVsyeBj9Ek1aCteF0GAI4sYPddz4zHYmH6D_JeOfHZ5GJKXDBgYtcMRfFw9FgejHAyOf0htNjIeouq83LUpN13tlEF0Y2K5V1-iMsOEh1wxeUaXiLXOWAuA552XcdCsCKZ0J2SIZRyTiNeT8YSXZMDTgf66YPQD-p_izUNUyRhpR0-VcMtLPPA=s1006" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1006" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhcFUAaVsyeBj9Ek1aCteF0GAI4sYPddz4zHYmH6D_JeOfHZ5GJKXDBgYtcMRfFw9FgejHAyOf0htNjIeouq83LUpN13tlEF0Y2K5V1-iMsOEh1wxeUaXiLXOWAuA552XcdCsCKZ0J2SIZRyTiNeT8YSXZMDTgf66YPQD-p_izUNUyRhpR0-VcMtLPPA=w640-h396" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In my personal experience, the vertical bobbin machines have more chops. For example, 15-91 might not be as silky smooth (with its oscillating hook) but it could probably sew through tin cans! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">**************************************</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next thing I don't love about the 201 is that although it sews very smoothly - with its full rotary hook - it doesn't sew particularly fast. My disclaimer here is that I've only owned three of these machines, so that is a small test sample, but every one of them sewed slower than any other machine I compared them to. <b><a href="https://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2013/12/pssstjim-and-margaret-may-be-getting.html" target="_blank">A couple of my machines sewed more than TWICE as fast as a 201!</a></b> While speed isn't everything, and you'll rarely need to sew at top speed, I still look at it like a car: although you might never actually drive 160 mph, you'd rather have a car that is capable of that speed than one that tops out at 80 mph. (Amirite?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSZWV1IYLBnfYZX9vknUf2fryYrUOgwQXOSMRaKBinAV5YumtZLjTeRuck2uc6tvhO92oB7C21R2rLYF5b2AbeSYSG-5yV1J701bydr5No2RUh1TiIsrm85oM1tl6izLkFs179U6zYB-KUgzmClW-oHj6hzpTdJ7RlFsHxzxs-FIrr_TzLLZnbCWhslg=s638" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="638" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSZWV1IYLBnfYZX9vknUf2fryYrUOgwQXOSMRaKBinAV5YumtZLjTeRuck2uc6tvhO92oB7C21R2rLYF5b2AbeSYSG-5yV1J701bydr5No2RUh1TiIsrm85oM1tl6izLkFs179U6zYB-KUgzmClW-oHj6hzpTdJ7RlFsHxzxs-FIrr_TzLLZnbCWhslg=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheWoGtFN6nWRQP7uJ1DITh7v_3hXz-KmfLS6304UyGUHt4JnmsJ4aC1meMtZUGAPYna5mvyIvUXAh0R8OphzEdp1TvVjeNPW8VHn2XZwV5kH0Da-qivY2kwPLvsyrU3lKmNWI4ndS1hKT--wfXzxXURB-xfSGrxEHWodTHdwtRhuS-DSPYzZnjTT0TIg=s543" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="543" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheWoGtFN6nWRQP7uJ1DITh7v_3hXz-KmfLS6304UyGUHt4JnmsJ4aC1meMtZUGAPYna5mvyIvUXAh0R8OphzEdp1TvVjeNPW8VHn2XZwV5kH0Da-qivY2kwPLvsyrU3lKmNWI4ndS1hKT--wfXzxXURB-xfSGrxEHWodTHdwtRhuS-DSPYzZnjTT0TIg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">**************************************</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next issue I have seems mundane, but all other things being equal it is a deal breaker for me. There is an exposed light bulb on the front of the 201-2 where it is poised to brand my hand every time I reach under it to lift the presser foot. (Same issue with the 221 - the Featherweight is a Little Dog with a Big Bite!)</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrxhnavnD6Sp_gzYEFeYff-NslMfmHDnpBAvWIbYRDL8K-nc0ykoLpxeS5MALtVO2LZBqH9P6zfEEmfl_vOtW9fWcaOmZxVoHYttDkTWTg3JfRqPJtqaQltONdhgDYHohCzy5rRowEd4HhzzB0Ixh2ot-HUjlkAfj9LAECCB0edMQwz8kvjFeFtFXpEQ=s398" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="398" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrxhnavnD6Sp_gzYEFeYff-NslMfmHDnpBAvWIbYRDL8K-nc0ykoLpxeS5MALtVO2LZBqH9P6zfEEmfl_vOtW9fWcaOmZxVoHYttDkTWTg3JfRqPJtqaQltONdhgDYHohCzy5rRowEd4HhzzB0Ixh2ot-HUjlkAfj9LAECCB0edMQwz8kvjFeFtFXpEQ=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OUCH!!!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So to conclude, this is an excellent machine, but it just doesn't make my heart sing. It may be blasphemous to even say this among VSM lovers, but I find the 201 kind of "boring." It makes a beautiful straight stitch, and it runs very smoothly, but I have other machines that do that and more<i>. </i>(<a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2021/11/singer-319w-swing-needle-machine.html" target="_blank">Here's an example:</a> it sews every bit as smoothly as a 201, but twice as fast AND has a ton of other features.)<i> </i>I have a strict rule to keep my sewing machine herd under control which is that <i>each machine must have a unique feature that no other machine has</i> (it's portable, it chain stitches, it's a slant shank, it has a free arm, it takes cams, etc.) Under this rule, the 201 just doesn't make the cut for me. It straight stitches - that's it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's nothing wrong with a straight stitch machine, of course, but I just don't happen to think the 201 is the BEST one ever made. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To me, <b>THIS is The Finest Domestic Straight Stitch Sewing Machine Ever Made</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0hFbhPANw29EDdaakVRrh-EAurjRdFnCGhZKVohB-KPdoTTnIB3ZQp9v6TkQZhQ_GzoZDKLIbOyrXVJ4MT_lbJKQ5OpHG6leuNFfhQY3vycujSjviSL_5BGMSmu-Grddrfrjg8fsaKrVO74aP7GYqro5ouSAqQ6IhVVxLMyt2-12IoXnbrIWajGgIKg=s806" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="806" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0hFbhPANw29EDdaakVRrh-EAurjRdFnCGhZKVohB-KPdoTTnIB3ZQp9v6TkQZhQ_GzoZDKLIbOyrXVJ4MT_lbJKQ5OpHG6leuNFfhQY3vycujSjviSL_5BGMSmu-Grddrfrjg8fsaKrVO74aP7GYqro5ouSAqQ6IhVVxLMyt2-12IoXnbrIWajGgIKg=w640-h414" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Internal motor/direct gear drive (no potted motor on this!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Smooth, rotary hook</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Vertical bobbin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Super fast speeds (up to 1600 spm)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Streamlined appearance with recessed spool pins and bobbin winder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Perfect stitching</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Slant shank</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lightweight cast aluminum body/portable (Sorry, 201, you're cast iron and NOT portable!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Singer 301. I will argue that there is none finer. If you disagree, tell me why!</div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-11493087587770793102021-11-07T19:30:00.015-05:002022-06-21T16:24:41.916-04:00Singer 319w "Swing Needle" Machine<p><br /></p><p>Well, I never particularly sought this machine, they always appeared to be complicated with weird dials and levers (although it's electric, this machine looks totally Steampunk!) Someone gifted me one, however, so here she is. This machine is quite the change of pace from anything I ever sewed with before. Think of a cross between a 201-3 and a 15-90 (this one has a vertical rotary hook) and add zigzag, and this is what you get.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTMqvM1WT5KkasVGvarDPbXGVj32mzLDYEqHnp1GiDPmY4dODKCUz7Rdf5-Xm9ryxDE8V17rp41n7wCLDn78DI5sRFPABEYMiM6X4P5tMmTSjkqOPbyFxme74vDopyjIEDF42MGcXGf_6/s1832/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.51+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1832" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTMqvM1WT5KkasVGvarDPbXGVj32mzLDYEqHnp1GiDPmY4dODKCUz7Rdf5-Xm9ryxDE8V17rp41n7wCLDn78DI5sRFPABEYMiM6X4P5tMmTSjkqOPbyFxme74vDopyjIEDF42MGcXGf_6/w640-h428/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.51+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Singer 319w "Swing Needle" machine in classic black and in green (there is also a beige version.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGBgiHufrYPVdKlksc-AqfHL18KjYFHiLKaL1SiCPiYs80pWEBCGKyaIxYia9QYlfIvkWKeppkyz_XPyZHEoraGoZm1DKAWyJOk_QPdgXgKy3kOZ2opy23Y4EB3o8Xc2cFOLHJpANEss5ozuRKUg4LASUApvicrZq4j6bX8utVJNXlYrPErY2BViUOw/s1758/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-20%20at%205.12.22%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="1758" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGBgiHufrYPVdKlksc-AqfHL18KjYFHiLKaL1SiCPiYs80pWEBCGKyaIxYia9QYlfIvkWKeppkyz_XPyZHEoraGoZm1DKAWyJOk_QPdgXgKy3kOZ2opy23Y4EB3o8Xc2cFOLHJpANEss5ozuRKUg4LASUApvicrZq4j6bX8utVJNXlYrPErY2BViUOw/w640-h456/Screen%20Shot%202022-06-20%20at%205.12.22%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYkdLk_XnjsJEznhwGJitmV0sFqt2_himwIk0K62mSc4tYrmRYQhzi62OBE4RrgX3diWSxViGYpwdYY93JYypRVEHelWMkWpJbG9z8GLwZD39o3cgNdASmYcY-UVcXIarndoDgNTkDZOl/s1364/Singer+319+ad.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1038" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYkdLk_XnjsJEznhwGJitmV0sFqt2_himwIk0K62mSc4tYrmRYQhzi62OBE4RrgX3diWSxViGYpwdYY93JYypRVEHelWMkWpJbG9z8GLwZD39o3cgNdASmYcY-UVcXIarndoDgNTkDZOl/w488-h640/Singer+319+ad.png" width="488" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dated 1954, this variation of the Swing Needle sewing machine was "new"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The first thing you need to know about this class of machine (which includes the 206 and 306) is that they take a special needle size. The common 15x1 that we use on most home sewing machines won't work on these because it is longer from the eye to the point and will actually cause damage if you try to use it. <b>This machine takes a 206x13 needle</b> which is still available, but comes in limited sizes.<b>*</b> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTVVeByQSJDNuT_C7JwKxa6QVywI8EVaHcMZ0r4vVymeeCfCcHr7_CMM2flQ2KmJY4PwA8ZstSwIgoJgNABRyNasQNaz8fgARUW5vK3oig6HfCGNfYIUN7fPgOCz8zAEOJ4pV6UN-AJIo/s1846/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+5.36.19+PM.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1846" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTVVeByQSJDNuT_C7JwKxa6QVywI8EVaHcMZ0r4vVymeeCfCcHr7_CMM2flQ2KmJY4PwA8ZstSwIgoJgNABRyNasQNaz8fgARUW5vK3oig6HfCGNfYIUN7fPgOCz8zAEOJ4pV6UN-AJIo/w320-h173/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+5.36.19+PM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15x1 needle top 206x13 needle bottom </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This machine also takes an "L" bobbin which is the same diameter as a Class 15 but much shorter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93yBhXqdKjaObbH5A0i_0EgpRVynP3m5r0G2qbYie5so3HEIDFGe0CEyyqSGJd1tbZf4aj9nEKtdtMO3UqhvqjUnJPdbhQbQdmDsHErkqpVR3F-5CNtEWkq57v4d8G-b2vlV0Hhs9xKLS/s1842/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+6.11.08+PM.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1842" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93yBhXqdKjaObbH5A0i_0EgpRVynP3m5r0G2qbYie5so3HEIDFGe0CEyyqSGJd1tbZf4aj9nEKtdtMO3UqhvqjUnJPdbhQbQdmDsHErkqpVR3F-5CNtEWkq57v4d8G-b2vlV0Hhs9xKLS/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+6.11.08+PM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-bobbin on left, Class 15 bobbin on right</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For its time, the 319k was fairly advanced. It has a built-in camstack and also takes external discs (cams) for a wide variety of decorative stitches. In addition, it has three needle positions - you can make 4-step buttonholes! - and can do twin needle stitching (more on that further down.)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI_9bKllVQRkvg4XsKqQnBH5qegfCdtlUgnPiVTVQgL2lpyHnhQdFwztnbXNzZh6fxG1PhwF3nhtPTsfr4bbUHgEytt30rvTihSF3PV8qefaC7N7y2rZaXVjVzonU1f8Wz288aBgiZUD3V/s1606/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.29+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1606" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI_9bKllVQRkvg4XsKqQnBH5qegfCdtlUgnPiVTVQgL2lpyHnhQdFwztnbXNzZh6fxG1PhwF3nhtPTsfr4bbUHgEytt30rvTihSF3PV8qefaC7N7y2rZaXVjVzonU1f8Wz288aBgiZUD3V/w640-h538/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.29+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The typewriter looking keys at the top activate the built-in stitches. The closest lever to the front activates the external cam. The big round knob controls the bight (stitch width) and needle positions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">24 discs came with the machine originally (I only have 12 of them) and the ones marked A, B, C, D, E are already built into the 319 camstack. These same discs also work on my <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2017/12/singer-328k.html" target="_blank">328k</a> and <a href="http://runningstitches-mkb.blogspot.com/2018/07/isnt-she-lovely-sky-blue-singer-328.html" target="_blank">338</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOoapUOBMb0aYMVceEc9vH4R7iWhOzQdqsobIwurdttITtAltizhwfNEiTjENGXfPzBekvkD1rFm5y4AssKtEu6X3yU2-jUCPzazRAO7y_iDEesjdzn0mtAmaF04UDoLV9yTVbk2e0_uVX/s966/Singer+Flat+Fashion+Disc+Patterns.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="692" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOoapUOBMb0aYMVceEc9vH4R7iWhOzQdqsobIwurdttITtAltizhwfNEiTjENGXfPzBekvkD1rFm5y4AssKtEu6X3yU2-jUCPzazRAO7y_iDEesjdzn0mtAmaF04UDoLV9yTVbk2e0_uVX/w458-h640/Singer+Flat+Fashion+Disc+Patterns.png" width="458" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">External discs are screwed right on the outside of the machine. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Xj5QMxgjf9BMmsj0nvPiq3hlSgOo1M4XbjgyFaBBEuE9rUlMXZZaIwwaqmTZ77PvpH305-puNsGB7YrrmVbtwX-r64TD3DcGLHwoWpY7DYU-ApxlWQd_mnowC0NS_wmVvJU-ANi5wzaH/s1818/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.21.15+PM.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1818" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Xj5QMxgjf9BMmsj0nvPiq3hlSgOo1M4XbjgyFaBBEuE9rUlMXZZaIwwaqmTZ77PvpH305-puNsGB7YrrmVbtwX-r64TD3DcGLHwoWpY7DYU-ApxlWQd_mnowC0NS_wmVvJU-ANi5wzaH/w640-h474/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.21.15+PM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This machine has an external motor and belt, and therefore can probably be treadled, although I am not absolutely certain about that.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Inserting the bobbin case on this machine is simply a horror - I'll just be honest - and this is from someone who grew up sewing on a 15-91 and who actually PREFERS a vertical bobbin. But this one is difficult to access and involves tipping the machine back, then it latches on the right where you have to do it totally by feel because you can't see what you're doing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget0U5mkZbLwle-wTILb5JP_f-1V_IB0tQeXInzZiU0A2GjgJtpnysSXS8A873kwPG3LUIsjpJ8-hZ9O5mVFGjie8cti06HBRfEzYBpCSVTKjYYGVChgKug-uNKfg_yq6S52OBN8t6KWFJ/s1754/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.37+PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="1754" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget0U5mkZbLwle-wTILb5JP_f-1V_IB0tQeXInzZiU0A2GjgJtpnysSXS8A873kwPG3LUIsjpJ8-hZ9O5mVFGjie8cti06HBRfEzYBpCSVTKjYYGVChgKug-uNKfg_yq6S52OBN8t6KWFJ/w640-h454/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.37+PM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That large screw hanging down on the right hand side is used to drop the feed dogs.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">SO...if you've come this far, and haven't ditched the whole idea of this machine based on the special needles, bobbins, and bobbin case, then let's move on to how it sews! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7T_qz538N4iFwatfuQrjQxyB36ggZqzKRmEcZ_PgFhMssoA0G9asAfYFBRpgv-SKkSZx_iKnp5eSbYqlECP-9XaIgk9C_OGwB3_6xlsL-2vjmQJPK2IYJhbl_nhnkDpMkxFnFKtoedZ_/s1148/Singer+319+Stitches.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1148" data-original-width="1028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7T_qz538N4iFwatfuQrjQxyB36ggZqzKRmEcZ_PgFhMssoA0G9asAfYFBRpgv-SKkSZx_iKnp5eSbYqlECP-9XaIgk9C_OGwB3_6xlsL-2vjmQJPK2IYJhbl_nhnkDpMkxFnFKtoedZ_/w574-h640/Singer+319+Stitches.png" width="574" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The top seven stitches are built-in to the machine (except the second one - the blind stitch - which takes a disc that you leave in the machine most of the time.) The rest are decorative fashion discs. Yes, it sews nicely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And for straight stitching, this machine bangs out a solid 1200+ spm - not too shabby! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, for the twin needle stitching. Remember, you need a special needle for this machine, so of course you need a special TWIN needle as well. And these haven't been made by Singer since about the 1960s, I guess, which is to say they are expensive and hard to find. But I do have one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGR2NpVLdiQ5ABPRG2vnTcARmVGXMGoWfSLPPBE5_7yd1i9brYDfpKXz-Bqig9_FMJ2gUIsKLqruSajM_YpJnNYv1EQGSiIQ_aE8FtejLD9YxHb4xOjlbaQPjHq82tDYeVYY5bliFS5BzD/s1056/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.19+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="1048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGR2NpVLdiQ5ABPRG2vnTcARmVGXMGoWfSLPPBE5_7yd1i9brYDfpKXz-Bqig9_FMJ2gUIsKLqruSajM_YpJnNYv1EQGSiIQ_aE8FtejLD9YxHb4xOjlbaQPjHq82tDYeVYY5bliFS5BzD/w636-h640/Screen+Shot+2021-11-07+at+3.22.19+PM.png" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Twin needle stitching is limited to a maximum bight 3 (out of 5) depending on the needle. Take care not to exceed bight 3 or you'll break your EXPENSIVE and RARE twin needle! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I'll be honest again, and say that while it is cool that I can do twin stitching on this machine, I will never actually do it in "real life." I have other machines that do it with a minimum of fuss, and use commonly available twin needles. I can sew without worrying about dulling or damaging a $25 needle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />And, there you have it. This is kind of an oddball Singer - ahead of its time, maybe, but a little less than user friendly because of the unusual controls and harder-to-find needles and bobbins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div></div></div></span></div><p><b>*</b><span style="text-align: center;">(NOTE: There is a work around for the special needle requirement which involves modified timing and/or a modified bobbin case. I don't go into that here, but just want to mention that it's a thing.)</span></p></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836439007290839433.post-71159662733515765652021-08-27T13:06:00.004-04:002021-12-25T23:38:21.766-05:00Singer Golden Touch & Sew - Don't Even Bother, and Here's Why<p> It is seductive, I know. These machines look nice, and have solid "vintage" appeal. They have tons of features, like this model (the 750) which has a built-in buttonhole stitch, and takes Flexi-stitch pattern cams to make all kind of exciting stitches.</p><p>But don't say I didn't warn you - this machine will disappoint BIGLY</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgJbgAHGudgLTHfUwoazjTqdOvbmnVp80S0-40TQvTdui3IdyZuzIk3ZTKmxtjsxpdu4-9Db1FR4lb6LTYI7WHTjZW2PoVhJ46i40xWwrQVeAXNTPhPH9KzU7QXomRuu12tbNya5KFWk7/s1886/Singer+750+Golden+T%2526S.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1886" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgJbgAHGudgLTHfUwoazjTqdOvbmnVp80S0-40TQvTdui3IdyZuzIk3ZTKmxtjsxpdu4-9Db1FR4lb6LTYI7WHTjZW2PoVhJ46i40xWwrQVeAXNTPhPH9KzU7QXomRuu12tbNya5KFWk7/w640-h468/Singer+750+Golden+T%2526S.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Yes, I know, there are people who say they've had this machine for 50+ years and it still sews perfectly. Lucky them! But just be aware of what lurks "beneath the hood," and will come back to bite you sooner rather than later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iDEwpXf9GrTTcTRCL8ulEnusyxj94SmXUExDXRnFsEFbZMKz9CvpK80lyCPhu8_hx7RqqnseM7D1XnTG6fVeOpEzESOHKar7HdmaJLQ-_Om8Pr24DdFKBmN4-wCpMi-KjQXUOmXTmlEr/s1034/Singer+750+feed+gear+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1034" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iDEwpXf9GrTTcTRCL8ulEnusyxj94SmXUExDXRnFsEFbZMKz9CvpK80lyCPhu8_hx7RqqnseM7D1XnTG6fVeOpEzESOHKar7HdmaJLQ-_Om8Pr24DdFKBmN4-wCpMi-KjQXUOmXTmlEr/w400-h345/Singer+750+feed+gear+.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Feed gears - look great!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemz-iymJcJsi1pmcBz9RtNybkHNYISDKddYYFcpCXeimAi5hEJq_vjI-0L_9ecqtWiUt4uFtQ00c2XCfw8fUeTyxkBNhehqv0LFacnxamsumyxto2ypIO1qLCd9YRxhVv7wKCbgXV3n4t/s1046/Singer+750+hook+gear.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1034" data-original-width="1046" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemz-iymJcJsi1pmcBz9RtNybkHNYISDKddYYFcpCXeimAi5hEJq_vjI-0L_9ecqtWiUt4uFtQ00c2XCfw8fUeTyxkBNhehqv0LFacnxamsumyxto2ypIO1qLCd9YRxhVv7wKCbgXV3n4t/w400-h395/Singer+750+hook+gear.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">hook gear set - looks great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, those gears look perfect, you're thinking, they're not chewed up or worn down at all. What's wrong with that? Well, I'll show you what's wrong with that:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisctyUDOe3UX2nVNieUWJnsi2DHyoxT85tRbzM0-YO4ZBdph_zOSxnLQ3kHzZwBnaAveku4l-yH0c2Ra4Max8b8kT-PxeSogd3n5ctn5KZwumaC4oNEkkNsHyZOd5-iM4gDJjd8PoH7peZ/s1350/Broken+Gear.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1350" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisctyUDOe3UX2nVNieUWJnsi2DHyoxT85tRbzM0-YO4ZBdph_zOSxnLQ3kHzZwBnaAveku4l-yH0c2Ra4Max8b8kT-PxeSogd3n5ctn5KZwumaC4oNEkkNsHyZOd5-iM4gDJjd8PoH7peZ/s320/Broken+Gear.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>THIS is what's wrong with that! I ran the machine a couple of times and the brittle nylon gear simply shattered.<div><br /></div><div>The machine didn't cost me anything, even I know better than to PAY for one, but when I obtained it for nothing, I kind of figured I'd at least get to use it for a while before the gears failed. I hoped to at least be able to stitch out some of the Flexi-stitch patterns but alas that wasn't to be. This machine goes to recycling. </div><div><br /></div><div>(PS...YES, I know the gears can be replaced, but NO, I have no desire to do this and the machine isn't worth paying someone else to do it. What a shame.) </div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>MKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.com1