When I bought my new domestic sewing machine 9 years ago, I remember finding the instruction booklet quite a revelation. Prior to that, I had sewn on my mother's machine from the 1970s. After reading the instruction booklet, I was amazed at how much my new machine could do.
My machine is nothing super special. It has a few decorative stitches, one of which I use every day for Townmouse appliques. But with a few different needles or feet, it can do so much. This detail uses a wing needle.
Just the thing to add a bit of interest to a plain white shirt.
So if you've never paid much attention to your instruction booklet, you may be pleasantly surprised like I was.
What clever tricks have you been able to do with your sewing machine?
Oh so cute! I am amazed how how well you sew those little sleeves. My only attempt has worked out well, but was painstakingly slow and very hard work! -kb
Posted by: kelly | Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Awww, look at that adorable smile! I don't know any clever tricks, but I do love my wing needle. I love it to make a decorative stitch at the bottom of linen guest towels.
Posted by: Thimbleanna | Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I am still struggling to learn how to make button holes and sew zippers. Wish I could do a 1/2 hour class...or I will never get passed my button hole fear.
Posted by: Anne Marie | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 05:35 AM
You have an adorable model on your hands and she's a lucky girl to have such a talented mummy! Love the shirt.Bravo!
Posted by: notperfectbutnice | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 05:57 AM
ohhhhh look who is growing! so sweet! I must admit I bought my machine because of all of its decorative stitches, do I use them, no, should I , yes!
oh miss Adelaide is growing fast!
corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 07:16 AM
What a gorgeous smile and beautiful blouse.
Posted by: Engracia | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 07:53 AM
She is looking divine. And all dark!! What a contrast to the boys. And a cheeky smile. xoxo
Posted by: Jane | Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 07:50 AM
who can look at the stitch detail with that sweet girl smiling?
Posted by: Heather | Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 05:01 PM
I have really started sewing more, simple projects. I laugh at myself as I do get the instructions book out for my machine it seems every time - even if I am sewing days in a row. It just gives me that extra bit of confidence and yes finding a few tricks along the way!
Posted by: Lisa | Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 03:46 AM