tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307307646389624894.post5227739629344481897..comments2020-11-09T05:50:12.402+00:00Comments on the up sew: embracing the grey, novum machine and martha stewart skirteimearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307307646389624894.post-49181366127989314242015-09-15T10:24:02.511+01:002015-09-15T10:24:02.511+01:00The alfa isnt mine really, its my partners sisters...The alfa isnt mine really, its my partners sisters and it was in the garage so I sugested we take it out of there as it would just get rustier etc. anyway it was checked and bobin too seized so it may make it to freecycle at this stage as even though we live in a bigger place than some years back we both can accumulate stuff at a rate of knots! I would love to have some form of dedicated minimalist style with one outlandish collection, but I dont think I could sustain it. The Martha skirt is well worth a go, I think I would interface the waist area the next time and perhaps omit waist scalops? and I am hoping my sister will try this one and like it as I want to make it again! (sisters are super easy to sew for)Eimear Greaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307307646389624894.post-46674042445441992352015-09-15T07:25:30.120+01:002015-09-15T07:25:30.120+01:00I've just googled Alfa and found a green one w...I've just googled Alfa and found a green one which is my favourite colour - I love the thought of you with all your antique beauties! I only wish I had the space. I live in a small flat and as I have no prospect of a dedicated sewing room, I have had to adjust to the fact that my sewing paraphernalia has the right to be in every room. I am most desirous of workroom and an All Saints style shelf - super cool. I'm definitely not in the market for making for others on any kind of grand scale - I'm too selfish and it's not my motivation to sew. But I'd like to make something for a close friend and my sister as they have been very supportive of my endeavours and it's something nice to do for them. Love love love the Martha Stewart skirt - so glad that's made it into my sewing sphere. Now for the real world - time to get up and go to work!wrongdollhttps://wrongdoll.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307307646389624894.post-68768861952382990492015-09-14T22:54:47.731+01:002015-09-14T22:54:47.731+01:00Thanks Aimee, The all saint was in my mind as I ha...Thanks Aimee, The all saint was in my mind as I have a green broken alfa also (un-repairable but just as well) . I have semi taken over another room in the house as a sewing area so the three old machines will live there on a shelf in between times (we are in the process of slowing doing up a terraced house), as my workroom is rather small. Brave you making something for someone else. I tend to only really make for my sister and now my niece.....your finish is so fine and some great detailing (mine can be rushed) so you may start getting orders if others find our you are making clothes for others, the wrap skirt is incredibly handy - I think the piece I had was barely 1m x 150cm, but its hard sometimes to prioritise what you want to make and have time to make, and have the correct amount of fabric for. best of luck with your next projects! Eimear Greaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307307646389624894.post-8006960442600446872015-09-14T19:11:38.303+01:002015-09-14T19:11:38.303+01:00I can totally see why you bought the machine - it&...I can totally see why you bought the machine - it's so pretty - I guess there is a limit to how many antique machines you can own though - or is there? You could go all out and create an All Saints display on a wall in your house - In fact how cool would that be!! I really like your idea of testing the machine by making a whole project from start to finish - I am going to do the same with my Singer 538 when I get the chance. My friend is hankering after a smock so I need to be brave, bite the bullet and actually make something for someone else! I really love this pattern and tweed is an excellent choice. I've saved it for the future, when I manage to get some of that elusive time!wrongdollhttps://wrongdoll.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com