… 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
Addicted to sewing since the 70’s – Sewing Blogger since 2013 – Enjoying a #RTWFAST and Creator of #DESIGNINDECEMBER since 2015 – Designing Handbags and Accessories and PDF Sewing Patterns for bags and accessories at #LANYOSHANDMADE since 2018 – Lover of vegan, sustainable, repurposed and up-cycled projects – I want to try everything, learn everything and talk about it with you!
I was determined to clean up and oil Barbie, my Singer Slant-o-Matic 500, my “Rocketeer”, while I was on holidays
I started this dress last week (read the prequel right here). I love this pattern. It’s a remake of a
Just by chance actually! As a matter of fact, I learned a couple of things. I’ve decided I need more
Well! We are all packed, ready to go on holidays! Amber, my Singer 421G, finished my swimsuit cover up a
My sewing days are running out. Soon my sister and I leave for Mexico. As usual, I have a dozen
Every time I make a pair of pants (trousers) for myself I first take a look at this photo. No,
Perhaps you remember my Singer 421G, a convertible free arm sewing machine made in Germany in 1954. “Amber” for short!
I won’t be buying any more Vintage Sewing Machines. That’s it. I’m done. Why? Well, because I have my Rocketeer!
A while ago I purchased two fabrics – both 85% polyester and 15% rayon knits – a Chevron pattern, one a
My new Baby is a 1954 Singer Slant-o-matic Convertible, model 421G. I’m calling her “Amber”. She was “Made in Germany”.