Sad news! My Favourite Sewing Machine, my Janome MC8200QCP SE had to be taken into the Shop. There was a new humming noise while I was sewing. I am confident that it just needs a good cleaning since it has been a while since I had it serviced. Fingers crossed!
With “sad” eyes, they told me that it would probably take a month to get it back to me. I replied, “That’s ok, I’ve got others I can use ’til then.” (Have you seen my “About” page with its photos of my sewing machine collection?)
So I will be rotating through my other sewing machines for the next little while. First, Amber my Singer 421G. You can read more about Amber here!
First project up, a new Gemma Bag! I’m going to use Cork from MM Cork Supply and this interfaced Cotton print from Fabricland. Rose Gold Zippers and Hardware from the Moody Sewist.
I took a moment to read up on how to wind the bobbin, thread Amber, and check her tension. Then I was ready to sew! Amber did a lovely job sewing up the cotton lining, putting in the zipper, and sewing the pockets.
Amber did just as great of a job sewing up the exterior Cork layers and sewing the webbing for the strap.
Not much left to do now but attach the strap and take some photos!
How do you like it? I’m loving the Tea cup and Chocolate bar zipper pulls! This is a fab new-to-me Cork combo too!
If you would like to see more photos of the Gemma Bag, check out the Photo Gallery here!
Have you had your sewing machine in for servicing lately? How long did it take? Did you have a backup machine?
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