And when I politely told him I had no clue and that he should've kindly asked first if I was even a furry (vs. making assumptions), he became holier-than-though and gave me his impression of how life should be lived.

AntiM wrote:If I ever upgrade, it will be to this tarted up Singer:
http://www.joann.com/singer-160th-anniversary-sewing-machine-/zprd_11457413a/
Probably not the best machine, but it is soooo prettty shiny.......
That, or I'll get mom's old Pfaff serviced and running again.
lazerfox wrote:Let's just say that I never realized that my sig picture + my eplaya name = random email from guy looking for furry camps.
And when I politely told him I had no clue and that he should've kindly asked first if I was even a furry (vs. making assumptions), he became holier-than-though and gave me his impression of how life should be lived.
EmilyD wrote:AntiM wrote:If I ever upgrade, it will be to this tarted up Singer:
http://www.joann.com/singer-160th-anniversary-sewing-machine-/zprd_11457413a/
Probably not the best machine, but it is soooo prettty shiny.......
That, or I'll get mom's old Pfaff serviced and running again.
DAMMMNNN that is a beauty AntiM! Definitely the best of both worlds/time periods. My mom had one of those old black Singers. I opted for Sears Kenmore when it was time to buy my own machine because the button holes came out better. I also have a White Overlock (some folks call them Surgers) which is really great for sealing up frayable hems.
Drawingablank wrote:Finally found some time to finish carving and dyeing a leather buckle cover - now it just needs a couple coats of satin finish and lacing it over the buckle blank.
AntiM wrote:I was sewing enough a while back that a serger looked like a good idea. I've slacked off considerably lately though.
The shiny machine is well within my budget, just not a priority now. I'd feel guilty and frivolous.
Drawingablank wrote:Finally found some time to finish carving and dyeing a leather buckle cover - now it just needs a couple coats of satin finish and lacing it over the buckle blank.
Ratty wrote:Dab, That buckle is a masterpiece! I am so jealous of your skills.
Drawingablank wrote:Ratty wrote:Dab, That buckle is a masterpiece! I am so jealous of your skills.
Thanks, but I am totally jealous of your repurposing skills so I guess we are even.
Since one of the things I do for a liviung is teach leather carving it doesn't seem all that awesome to me (a rather simple design in fact, although the painting and dyeing was tedious).
lazerfox wrote:You are great inspiration for a slacker like me. I've had tickets and even bought all the fabric I need....just haven't taken the time to start sewing my robe 2.0.![]()
I also have about 3 projects that have been waiting in queue in front of it so I am completely and utterly slacking! Wish I were more organized with my life.
I'm sure however it works out you will have a wonderful costume!!
lazerfox wrote:First step is probably why I haven't. I need to finish 3 other projects.
I'm hoping to start sewing at least 2 nights a week starting this week....we shall see how it goes.
Savannah wrote:I walked through a street fair the other day and saw wonderful sweater-coats for sale. The creator had scoured thrift stores for sweaters per coat in approximately the same fabric weight, and in 3 or 4 similar (but not identical) colors. She would then wash them in hot water to sanitize and pre-shrink, then cut them into horizontal strips and alternate the colors to make beautiful, drape-y, soft, knee-length coats with long pointy hoods and exposed serger stitching. She would even take a placket, with buttons, from a cardigan. I would have purchased one, but I don't really have a good excuse to spend $250-333 on a sweater coat.But oh, I wanted one.
I'm very tempted to try to cobble something like one together.
tattoogoddess wrote:I freaking LOVE her stuff! I really want to make one just done have any sweaters. There is a video on youtube that shows you step by step how to make her coats.
NEW* Kona® Cotton: Premium Quilting Weight: $18/yd
100% cotton fabric with a soft hand, easy to sew
42" wide printable area (107 cm)
4.5 oz per square yard
60 x 60 threads per inch
Appropriate for quilting, appliqué, shirting, dresses, children's clothing, and home decor
Estimated shrinkage 2%
Machine wash warm or cool using phosphate-free detergent
Cotton Poplin: $20/yard
100% cotton fabric
42" wide printable area (107 cm)
3.7 oz per square yard
Appropriate for quilting, shirting, skirts, dresses, pajamas, home decor
Estimated shrinkage 3%
Machine wash warm or cool using phosphate-free detergent
Cotton Voile: $24/yard
100% cotton voile, combed, delicate, silky texture.
Please note that this fabric replaces cotton lawn, which was discontinued on 11/30/2010.
54" wide printable area (142 cm)
1.4 oz per square yard
Thread count: 70x70, yarns 60/1 x 60/1
Semi-transparent, gauzy
Appropriate for dresses, blouses, lingerie, scarves and handkerchiefs.
Estimated shrinkage 3%
Dry clean or hand wash gently, warm or cool using phosphate-free detergent. Air-dry.
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