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Last night I was using the sewing machine, and the bobbin thread ran out, as bobbin thread does. I went to loosen the flywheel so I could wind a new bobbin, but it wouldn't loosen. The Stroppy One tried to loosen it, and couldn't do it.
So I spent all day today sewing lace trim by hand, because I had already planned to spend the day watching comfort TV and sewing; this just forced me to take things even slower.
Today's project: my beloved - and discontinued! - velveteen long skirted waistcoats from ChicStar are getting a little worn down both sides of the front by the buttonholes and buttons. How do we cover worn edges? By covering them with appliqued venise lace! Which meant that I had to add the same venise lace to the edge of the shawl collar, and the pocket flaps. Knitting does not work for me, I'm so-so about embroidery, but fiddly hand sewing like appliqueing lace on clothes? Soothing. Weirdly soothing.
For the sewing machine, I am going to be smart: I looked for the local sewing machine repair place with the best reviews, and called them to make sure they repair the era of vintage Elna I have. They do, so I'm taking it in this week for repairs and a complete tune-up. It hasn't been tuned up since before Mom handed it over to me around 2007, which means it's due.
So I spent all day today sewing lace trim by hand, because I had already planned to spend the day watching comfort TV and sewing; this just forced me to take things even slower.
Today's project: my beloved - and discontinued! - velveteen long skirted waistcoats from ChicStar are getting a little worn down both sides of the front by the buttonholes and buttons. How do we cover worn edges? By covering them with appliqued venise lace! Which meant that I had to add the same venise lace to the edge of the shawl collar, and the pocket flaps. Knitting does not work for me, I'm so-so about embroidery, but fiddly hand sewing like appliqueing lace on clothes? Soothing. Weirdly soothing.
For the sewing machine, I am going to be smart: I looked for the local sewing machine repair place with the best reviews, and called them to make sure they repair the era of vintage Elna I have. They do, so I'm taking it in this week for repairs and a complete tune-up. It hasn't been tuned up since before Mom handed it over to me around 2007, which means it's due.