Tag Archives: machine

Questions From a Blog Reader: Sewing Machine Advice Needed

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kymy

This was a comment/question left a few days ago from a reader. I will say I see this a LOT on some of the forums I visit & thought I would share some of the advice I have shared there … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | Tagged 1110DX, 90e, Ambition 1.0, Ambition 1.5, babylock, bernette, Bernina, brother, Brother 1034D, Brother CS6000i, Brother LS2125I, Brother XL-3750, budget, childs, dealer, Expression 2.0, Expression 3.0, girls, Husqvarna Viking, janome, Juki, kenmore, kids, machine, pfaff, quality, reviews, serger, serging, Sewing, sewing machine, shopping, singer, Singer 201, toy, used, viking, vintage, white | 4 Comments

Built-in Automatic Needle Threader Tutorial

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Kymy

Recently a lot of friends have mentioned to me that their machines have come with built in automatic needle threaders but they just can’t get them to work! I will admit it takes a little practice, but once you figure … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | Tagged automatic needle threader, craft, machine, needle, Sewing, tutorial | 3 Comments

Vote For Me :)

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Kymy

A few weeks ago on a whim I decided to try out an apron idea I had for a sewing contest Burda is having. It is a little big for me as I made it as a gift, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged apron, Bernina, burda, contest, fabric, free, half, machine, retro, Sewing, tutorial, two tone, win | 4 Comments

Win one of two Janome sewing machines!

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Kymy

Enter to win one of TWO brand new Janome sewing machines! Details here http://www.thediydish.com/?p=27 The DIY Dish is produce to introduce it’s ‘The DIY Dish” Web show. It’s a brand-new series of videos — it’s free — and it’s going … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | Tagged free, janome, machine, Sewing, sewing machine, win | 7 Comments

Vote For Me! Burda Scarf Dress Challenge!

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Kymy

I found out about this 4 days while looking for dress ideas & figured what a perfect way to get my sewing mojo back! I knew exactly what I wanted to do & it turned out just like I imagined! … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing, stash game | Tagged Bernina, burda, burda style, callenge, convertible, dress, machine, scarf, Sewing | 2 Comments

The Sewing Machine Song…

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Kymy

Another funny video that I just had to share! The Sewing Machine Song

Posted in Sewing | Tagged machine, Sewing, sewing machine, song, video, you tube | 2 Comments

It’s been one of those months!

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Kymy

Well it’s been at LEAST 7 weeks since I have gotten anything accomplished with my sewing!!! I had some health problems & when I started doing better my grandma passed. Well almost 2 weeks ago I was finally in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else, Sewing | Tagged apron, christmas, claire, dress, fabric, gift, holiday, machine, mistakes, pattern, portabellopixie, present, serger, Sewing, vintage | Leave a comment

My new pink machine :)

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Kymy

Well its not new by anymeans, but its new to me… a whole $10 investment from a yard sale! Then $6 & a couple of cans of spray paint later its like new! It works & all I just need … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | Tagged 70's, 7000, dressmaker, dressmaker7000, lessons, machine, mask, paint, pink, Sewing, sewing machine, singer, spray, spray paint, tension, white | 3 Comments

ADORABLE 3-in-1 T-shirt dress / Tunic Top / Skirt!!!

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Kymy

Not only did this turn out SUPER adorable, it was fast, easy & only cost less then .50!!!! Best part? It’s also a nice ‘green’ environmental re-con! So I went to a church yard sale today & saw a few … Continue reading →