When I was writing the post on my new Elna, I searched ‘Elna-Discs’ to try and discover the names of all those fancy stitches. Instead I came across this lovely image on another blog – which summed up exactly how I felt the day I bought my machine home! image sourced here – do visit and […]
Read MoreSo, to get my Greist Buttonholer working, I had to buy a new sewing machine! After a couple of months stalking TradeMe I settled on another Elna Supermatic – this one actually: This model is from 1958 – later than my mother’s 1955 version. I purchased her from a man who repairs and reconditions Elna’s […]
Read MoreMeet my new dress – Juliette: She is made from a printed cotton sateen from Global Fabrics, and according to this photo needs strap retainers! (And I need ironing mitts – I’ve burnt my arm on the iron twice this week!!) Juliette has a contrast neckline, waistline and underbust band, with a ruched upper front […]
Read MoreRegular readers will know that I sew using an industrial plain sewer – this only sews a straight stitch, so I’m a bit stuck when it comes to buttonholes. I usually take my garment along to work and do it on one of these: Image sourced here This is an industrial buttonholer, a rather scary […]
Read MoreToday’s Fix-it Friday is about correcting this wonky cross-over top – spot the fault: I found this top last year at The Paper Bag Princess for $5, and thought it had good wardrobe potential if I just fixed the drag lines. Today it finally meets it’s fate! I pinned out the drag lines – well, […]
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