Tag: Singer Slant-o-matic
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How to sew a recycled denim handbag. Part 2
Read More: How to sew a recycled denim handbag. Part 2Back again! To recap last week’s post … I wanted to make myself a 100% recycled denim bag, using denim strips like those bags…
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… with the kindness of strangers.
Read More: … with the kindness of strangers.I was determined to clean up and oil Barbie, my Singer Slant-o-Matic 500, my “Rocketeer”, while I was on holidays from work. Before I…
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One of my favourites …
Read More: One of my favourites …I started this dress last week (read the prequel right here). I love this pattern. It’s a remake of a classic dress pattern, Butterick…
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I learned something new…
Read More: I learned something new…Just by chance actually! As a matter of fact, I learned a couple of things. I’ve decided I need more dresses in my life…
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Amber takes a break …
Read More: Amber takes a break …Well! We are all packed, ready to go on holidays! Amber, my Singer 421G, finished my swimsuit cover up a few days ago and…
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One step closer to the beach …
Read More: One step closer to the beach …My sewing days are running out. Soon my sister and I leave for Mexico. As usual, I have a dozen ideas but only so…
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Photos really help!
Read More: Photos really help!Every time I make a pair of pants (trousers) for myself I first take a look at this photo. No, I did not make…
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Amber is put to work …
Read More: Amber is put to work …Perhaps you remember my Singer 421G, a convertible free arm sewing machine made in Germany in 1954. “Amber” for short! Since purchasing Amber, she…
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I’m done now …
Read More: I’m done now …I won’t be buying any more Vintage Sewing Machines. That’s it. I’m done. Why? Well, because I have my Rocketeer! My Singer Slant-o-Matic 500.…
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Hopeful for a new cardi and avoiding some tension problems …
Read More: Hopeful for a new cardi and avoiding some tension problems …A while ago I purchased two fabrics – both 85% polyester and 15% rayon knits – a Chevron pattern, one a Hunter Green and one…