Shai Coggins is now the owner of a brand new Brother sewing machine. Yikes. Now what?

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July 23, 2008 at 12:17 Charlie says sew sew sew... new clothes!! yah xc
July 23, 2008 at 12:18 Crizzy wishes she had a sewing machine!!
July 23, 2008 at 12:18 Crizzy asks what do you want to make?
July 23, 2008 at 12:18 Shai Coggins says charlierobinson I still need to learn how!
July 23, 2008 at 12:19 Shai Coggins says Crizzy This is my first ever sewing machine. Never owned one before. Been wanting one for a couple of years now. So, I finally gave in.
July 23, 2008 at 12:19 Shai Coggins says Crizzy Do you know how to sew?
July 23, 2008 at 12:21  momblogger says start sewing? it must be easy now
July 23, 2008 at 12:21 Charlie says ahhh. there used 2 be this fabuluous shop on unley road - did stretch sew classes and sold materials and had fashion parades. i learnt there
July 23, 2008 at 12:22 Shai Coggins says Thanks, flamehair . Will go have a look. Now if only I can sew like you do!
July 23, 2008 at 12:22 Charlie says made tee-shirts and trackies and kids clothes til my head spun
July 23, 2008 at 12:23 Charlie says even went inot labour with my first kid aftre one of their fashion parades... aaaah they were the days :.
July 23, 2008 at 12:22 Shai Coggins says momblogger Well, not so sure. It's been years since I last used a sewing machine. I don't remember a thing! But, hopefully, it's easy to
July 23, 2008 at 12:23 Shai Coggins says understand this one. A few people told me just to go get a machine - if I really want to learn. That way, I have the impetus to use it.
July 23, 2008 at 12:24 Shai Coggins says charlierobinson Wow. Sounds like fun. Do you remember the name of the place? Is it still there? So cool that you can sew!
July 23, 2008 at 12:24 Crizzy says My mumma and I used to sew when I was little, loved it!! ... but now she's in a different state and I'm sewing machineless lol
July 23, 2008 at 12:27 rain says Cosplay!
July 23, 2008 at 12:28 Charlie says shaicoggins unfortunately i think it went poof in the night. my daughter is now 14...and i'm old - so we're talking a while ago :>
July 23, 2008 at 12:40 Shai Coggins says Crizzy Aww... that's a shame. At least you can easily pick it up. Here's sending some good sewing machine vibes your way...
July 23, 2008 at 12:41 Shai Coggins says raincontreras Cosplay?
July 23, 2008 at 12:42 Shai Coggins says charlierobinson That's too bad. I am on the lookout for a good sewing class nearby. Crossing my fingers. Do your daughters sew?
July 23, 2008 at 12:43 Shai Coggins says alldaylong The place is I bought it from is a big craft shop. They offer demos, but no classes. The lady who sold it to me gave me a
July 23, 2008 at 12:43 Crizzy says hehe thanx!! I'm going to get one soon!!...once my bank balance recovers from the dentist's wrath!! lol
July 23, 2008 at 12:43 Shai Coggins says good, quick overview. But, not enough for me to get going, I think.
July 23, 2008 at 12:44 Shai Coggins says But yes, the idea is to start small. No plans of starting any overly ambitious projects. Just simple tote bags, pillowcases, cushion
July 23, 2008 at 12:44 Shai Coggins says covers & such to start with, I think. At this time, I'm happy to be able to finish ANY project at all.
July 23, 2008 at 12:45 Shai Coggins says Crizzy Yikes at the dentist. Yes, those things hit the bank balance real bad.
July 23, 2008 at 12:50 Hope says Congrats! I know nothing about sewing machines. My sis, on the other hand owns an heirloom sewing shop (online)
July 23, 2008 at 12:50 Crizzy says hehehe yeah, wisdom's went bye bye with some moneys, but I'm doing good! And one thing I loved sewing was cushions!! I made a love heart 1
July 23, 2008 at 13:07 Shai Coggins says HopeWilbanks Thanks. I know nothing about them too. And wow - your sis must definitely be in to sewing. Cool.
July 23, 2008 at 13:09 Shai Coggins says Crizzy Ouch on the wisdom teeth. Mine went a few years ago too. Cushions, huh? I definitely am looking forward to trying some projects.
July 23, 2008 at 13:13 Crizzy says cushions and heat mats, t-shirts, trousers, costumes ... ooooh a whole new creative world for you to venture into!! Have heaps of fun
July 23, 2008 at 13:37 Shai Coggins says Crizzy Definitely exciting. But, I gotta remind myself to take it slow & easy.
July 23, 2008 at 13:39 Crizzy says hehehe of course!! I sometimes take it too fast, get completely in over my head, then never finish!! lol
July 23, 2008 at 13:41 Shai Coggins says Crizzy I do that too sometimes. It can definitely happen. BTW, you're in Adelaide too - will you join our next Meet-up?
July 23, 2008 at 13:46 Crizzy says sure! It would be fun
July 23, 2008 at 13:55 Shai Coggins says Yay, Crizzy ! That'll be great. The group's really very friendly & all. Will keep you posted.
July 23, 2008 at 13:56 Crizzy hopes so! It would be nice to hang out with friendly plurkers
July 23, 2008 at 13:59 Em_Dy says put the projects up in your etsy store when you're done.
July 23, 2008 at 14:04 fluffycat says oh wow! that's great! i am still sewing stuff by hand. it's not easy but it's been ages since i was taught how to use a sewing machine
July 23, 2008 at 14:26 ElizabethPW says I bought one a few years ago and then realized that I don't like to sew. so gave it to charity.
July 23, 2008 at 14:53 Monnie I'd love to sew! I always comment on how it would be another awesome thing to learn (along with all the arty stuff I already do!)
July 23, 2008 at 18:07 marjorie says Brother makes a sewing machine? How cool! I'm the new owner of a Brother multifunction printer/fax/copier/scanner.
July 23, 2008 at 18:07 marjorie says We should have meetings.
July 23, 2008 at 18:07 marjorie says Anyway, I can't wait to hear what you'er going to do with ti.
July 23, 2008 at 18:07 marjorie says it, I mean.
July 23, 2008 at 18:08 Sasha says oh, wow. you're going to start sewing now? whoa.
July 23, 2008 at 23:17 Shai Coggins says Crizzy The Adelaide Social Web Media Group's definitely a friendly bunch. Would love to meet more folks!
July 23, 2008 at 23:18 Shai Coggins says Em_Dy Not sure... Probably will be a while before I can start selling my projects. Unless I call them "outsider art" .
July 23, 2008 at 23:19 Shai Coggins says eclair No, not easy. I occasionally sew stuff by hand too. That's why I've been wanting a machine for a while now.
July 23, 2008 at 23:19 Shai Coggins says eclair Hope you get the chance to get one for yourself too. Especially if you love to sew!
July 23, 2008 at 23:20 Shai Coggins says elizabethpw Eeeps! At least the machine went to a good place. I'm hoping to grow old w/mine.
July 23, 2008 at 23:21 Shai Coggins says monnie I think that's the thing. Once you're in to one of the arts/crafts, you end up interested in so many other things. Other than sewing
July 23, 2008 at 23:22 Shai Coggins says usual projects (clothes, cushions, etc), I thought it'll be cool to make soft toys & start sewing on my artwork too (mixed media).
July 23, 2008 at 23:23 Shai Coggins says J_o I don't know how to use one too. Planning to teach myself + get some informal lessons, etc.
July 23, 2008 at 23:23 Shai Coggins says karirohl I'm an addicted artsy/craftsy person! You know how I love my Craft Gadgets.
July 23, 2008 at 23:24 Shai Coggins says karirohl And yes, go go go Gocco! They're soooo yummy. (I'm a bad influence with these things! )
July 23, 2008 at 23:24 Shai Coggins says marjorie Yay for new office gadgets. And yep, Brother is one of the top brands in sewing machines. Or so I'm told. Will definitely
July 23, 2008 at 23:25 Shai Coggins says report on my sewing adventures - good & bad results.
July 23, 2008 at 23:25 Shai Coggins says angelisophia 'been doing little sewing projects here and there the last couple of years, by hand. But now, I just want to take it up a
July 23, 2008 at 23:26 Shai Coggins says notch. Just as a hobby. As an addition to my artsy- crafty interests.