Category: Sewing machines
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Busy times! Today I am sewing with my Singer 421G.
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…
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Repurpose your Hoodie with your own Style!
Here’s a creative repurposing project for a hoodie. Get rid of those unwanted graphics with these sewing tips and give it the trendy patched look you want!
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So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?
I aimed to make this top and pants as part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! If you would like to read all the details about last year’s entries and…
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I started this top and pants in November 2022 …
They were both part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! We had 21 prize sponsors last year – every entry won a prize! I’ll post last year’s sponsors below so…
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My Ever Changing Sewing Room!
I was asked in my Facebook Group, Lányos Handmade Pattern Party, what kind of sewing table I use. So, of course, I wondered if anyone here was curious too? I used to use a small folding wheeled cabinet, which was actually perfect for a long, long time. I think I have been using that ever…
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Upcycling Old Jeans into a warm Jacket!
Perhaps you remember the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge? Find a designer original you like and recreate it for yourself. I always say: Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money? Last December, we had a lot of lovely entries and generous sponsors too. You can read all about it…
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It’s been a busy January with all sorts of sewing excitement!
First, Lányos Handmade is teaching at the virtual Rebecca Page Sewing Summit starting Monday, January 31, 2022. You can read about all the details and sign up for FREE with the (affiliate) link here! Lányos Handmade will be teaching two classes, one for the Tanya Tote and make-up pouch, PDF sewing patterns included: and one for the Luxe Laptop…
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Restoring Your Kilim Bag with Leather
A friend of mine asked if I could repair her much loved Kilim Rug Bag. HECK YA! Apparently the “leather”, which didn’t seem to be real leather (more about that later), was peeling off the backing, and she wasn’t fond of the denim back on the Bag neither. The hardware, jewellery, lining and the Kilim…