Sew what?! And other crafts..

himmeandmore · December 2014

This layette set for baby #5, who's gender will be a surprise! I need to get on the ball sewing up some newborn diapers too. I feel so far behind. Lol

knlouis · December 2014

I did not sew anything like all you other crafty mama's

but I did do some Christmas cradts for my kids and a chalkboard for my firends daughter who LOVES frozen.

cwiceangel · December 2014

@MagalinaH‌ I had that issue with an elephant pattern too. Lol it was abstract and way harder than I thought it'd be but it turned out pretty cool.

Thanks for the sympathy ladies. I appreciate knowing others have issues too.

KatyInNH · December 2014

My list of projects for the nursery:
Staining 2 dressers to match the crib
Doing 3 paintings on canvas
Painting shelves to hang on the wall
Painting and decorating a large wood "B"

MIL is working on making us valances, a blanket and pillow covers. I'm not a sewer so I'm letting her handle that.

specialsn0wflake · January 2015

I figure this would be a great place to ask for help learning to sew. I'm wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine and eventually work up to quilt making. I've checked in my area and didn't find any classes that fit what I wanted style/time/price wise.

Can anyone recommend a good machine to start with and perhaps, in your opinion a great website to use for tutorials, etc?

I've recently finished making homemade body scrubs and salt soaks for gifts this year and wreaths! I also plan to begin making some DIY cleaning products like detergent, although I don't think that falls under crafts.

Thanks in advance!

whippoorwill3 · January 2015

specialsn0wflake said:
I figure this would be a great place to ask for help learning to sew. I'm wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine and eventually work up to quilt making. I've checked in my area and didn't find any classes that fit what I wanted style/time/price wise.

Can anyone recommend a good machine to start with and perhaps, in your opinion a great website to use for tutorials, etc?

I've recently finished making homemade body scrubs and salt soaks for gifts this year and wreaths! I also plan to begin making some DIY cleaning products like detergent, although I don't think that falls under crafts.

Thanks in advance!

I've taken a couple of classes on craftsy.com that I thought were really helpful.

specialsn0wflake · January 2015

whippoorwill3 said:

specialsn0wflake said:
I figure this would be a great place to ask for help learning to sew. I'm wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine and eventually work up to quilt making. I've checked in my area and didn't find any classes that fit what I wanted style/time/price wise.

Can anyone recommend a good machine to start with and perhaps, in your opinion a great website to use for tutorials, etc?

I've recently finished making homemade body scrubs and salt soaks for gifts this year and wreaths! I also plan to begin making some DIY cleaning products like detergent, although I don't think that falls under crafts.

Thanks in advance!
I've taken a couple of classes on craftsy.com that I thought were really helpful.

I'll look into them. Thank you!

KatyInNH · January 2015

Finished this for the nursery yesterday

...I spend too much time on Pinterest

longshotlove · January 2015

Thought I would join in on the fun

Today I finished painting some trees on the nursery wall. Projects for this week (or next.. depending on how hard the lazy hits) are sewing curtains and a crib skirt. Dresser in the background was a $20 garage sale find that I sanded, refinished and added new hardware to. Voila! New dresser!

KatyInNH · January 2015

I've been crafting all week. Did 3 paintings and made a mobile so far this weekend. I sure hope the ultrasound tech was right when she said our baby is a girl or else our son will be coming home to a very feminine room.

cwiceangel · January 2015

@frownyface‌ super cute!
@specialsn0wflake‌ I've never taken a sewing class but I take to pintrest and find things. But as far as machines go... Don't get anything crazy. The machine I use has all of like 10 different stitch settings and all I use is straight and one for button holes. Honestly just go with something simple. I don't know what you're wanting to sew but personally I don't think you need something with like 78 settings. Go simple, it'll make things easier to learn. I know brothers machines are popular and singer is a classic. If you can find a metal machine go for that they last much longer than the plastic but they're harder to find nowadays since things aren't made to last...

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