Shai Coggins is Jul 23, 2008 12:11PM now the owner of a brand new Brother sewing machine. Yikes. Now what?
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:19PM 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.
Charlie says Jul 23, 2008 12:21PM 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
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:22PM Thanks, flamehair . Will go have a look. Now if only I can sew like you do!
Charlie says Jul 23, 2008 12:23PM even went inot labour with my first kid aftre one of their fashion parades... aaaah they were the days :.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:22PM 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
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:23PM 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.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:24PM charlierobinson Wow. Sounds like fun. Do you remember the name of the place? Is it still there? So cool that you can sew!
Crizzy says Jul 23, 2008 12:24PM 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
Charlie says Jul 23, 2008 12:28PM 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 :>
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:40PM Crizzy Aww... that's a shame. At least you can easily pick it up. Here's sending some good sewing machine vibes your way...
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:42PM charlierobinson That's too bad. I am on the lookout for a good sewing class nearby. Crossing my fingers. Do your daughters sew?
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:43PM 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
Crizzy says Jul 23, 2008 12:43PM hehe thanx!! I'm going to get one soon!!...once my bank balance recovers from the dentist's wrath!! lol
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:43PM good, quick overview. But, not enough for me to get going, I think.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:44PM But yes, the idea is to start small. No plans of starting any overly ambitious projects. Just simple tote bags, pillowcases, cushion
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:44PM covers & such to start with, I think. At this time, I'm happy to be able to finish ANY project at all.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 12:45PM Crizzy Yikes at the dentist. Yes, those things hit the bank balance real bad.
Hope says Jul 23, 2008 12:50PM Congrats! I know nothing about sewing machines. My sis, on the other hand owns an heirloom sewing shop (online)
Crizzy says Jul 23, 2008 12:50PM 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
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 01:07PM HopeWilbanks Thanks. I know nothing about them too. And wow - your sis must definitely be in to sewing. Cool.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 01:09PM Crizzy Ouch on the wisdom teeth. Mine went a few years ago too. Cushions, huh? I definitely am looking forward to trying some projects.
Crizzy says Jul 23, 2008 01:13PM cushions and heat mats, t-shirts, trousers, costumes ... ooooh a whole new creative world for you to venture into!! Have heaps of fun
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 01:37PM Crizzy Definitely exciting. But, I gotta remind myself to take it slow & easy.
Crizzy says Jul 23, 2008 01:39PM hehehe of course!! I sometimes take it too fast, get completely in over my head, then never finish!! lol
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 01:41PM Crizzy I do that too sometimes. It can definitely happen. BTW, you're in Adelaide too - will you join our next Meet-up?
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 01:55PM Yay, Crizzy ! That'll be great. The group's really very friendly & all. Will keep you posted.
*クレア* says Jul 23, 2008 02:04PM 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
ElizabethPW says Jul 23, 2008 02:26PM I bought one a few years ago and then realized that I don't like to sew. so gave it to charity.
Monnie Jul 23, 2008 02:53PM 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!)
marjorie says Jul 23, 2008 06:07PM Brother makes a sewing machine? How cool! I'm the new owner of a Brother multifunction printer/fax/copier/scanner.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:17PM Crizzy The Adelaide Social Web Media Group's definitely a friendly bunch. Would love to meet more folks!
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:18PM Em_Dy Not sure... Probably will be a while before I can start selling my projects. Unless I call them "outsider art" .
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:19PM eclair No, not easy. I occasionally sew stuff by hand too. That's why I've been wanting a machine for a while now.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:19PM eclair Hope you get the chance to get one for yourself too. Especially if you love to sew!
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:20PM elizabethpw Eeeps! At least the machine went to a good place. I'm hoping to grow old w/mine.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:21PM 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
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:22PM usual projects (clothes, cushions, etc), I thought it'll be cool to make soft toys & start sewing on my artwork too (mixed media).
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:23PM J_o I don't know how to use one too. Planning to teach myself + get some informal lessons, etc.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:23PM karirohl I'm an addicted artsy/craftsy person! You know how I love my Craft Gadgets.
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:24PM karirohl And yes, go go go Gocco! They're soooo yummy. (I'm a bad influence with these things! )
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:24PM 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
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:25PM 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
Shai Coggins says Jul 23, 2008 11:26PM notch. Just as a hobby. As an addition to my artsy- crafty interests.