tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449551179146558035.post8569178139926457162..comments2023-10-20T05:28:25.260-06:00Comments on Simply Sara: It's a Start!Simply Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904562519906792897noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449551179146558035.post-8289271012339592242011-03-04T20:20:03.868-07:002011-03-04T20:20:03.868-07:00Thanks Lindsay!I'd love to borrow that book. I...Thanks Lindsay!<br>I'd love to borrow that book. I'm a little overwhelmed with the whole process :)<br><br>I checked out the archives to Crafty Daisies and I'm so excited to get started! Thanks for the link!Simply Sarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904562519906792897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449551179146558035.post-89475126888638346872011-03-04T20:20:03.451-07:002011-03-04T20:20:03.451-07:00I echo Lindsay - my sewing machine is pretty basic...I echo Lindsay - my sewing machine is pretty basic too. It was purchased as a wedding present for me by my Aunt. It's a Janome brand and I think she got it at The Sewing Room. I actually have found that learning to sew on a more basic machine is less intimidating. It doesn't go super fast, it doesn't have a computer screen and there's not a whole lot of stitch options...but that's ok with me. <br><br>That being said, it's on my wish list to upgrade to a more fancy dancy machine. That may take quite some time and this one does a great job in the meantime. I will always hold onto this small one as it will be great to teach my daughter how to sew. <br><br>One thing to consider is if you do want to do some quilting, it might be nice if the machine you purchase has the option of a walking foot (this is an attachment that helps prevent puckering when sewing through multiple layers). Just ask the salesperson if that is possible.<br><br>As for crochet, I pretty much taught myself too after a girlfriend showed me how to double crochet. I'm confident you'll be able to pick up the different stitches. You tube is a great resource, but if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help. <br><br>And thanks for the kind words about my blog - that was awfully sweet *grin*Prairie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383116242097899456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449551179146558035.post-38945968673837784122009-02-23T23:05:00.000-07:002009-02-23T23:05:00.000-07:00I echo Lindsay - my sewing machine is pretty basic...I echo Lindsay - my sewing machine is pretty basic too. It was purchased as a wedding present for me by my Aunt. It's a Janome brand and I think she got it at The Sewing Room. I actually have found that learning to sew on a more basic machine is less intimidating. It doesn't go super fast, it doesn't have a computer screen and there's not a whole lot of stitch options...but that's ok with me. <BR/><BR/>That being said, it's on my wish list to upgrade to a more fancy dancy machine. That may take quite some time and this one does a great job in the meantime. I will always hold onto this small one as it will be great to teach my daughter how to sew. <BR/><BR/>One thing to consider is if you do want to do some quilting, it might be nice if the machine you purchase has the option of a walking foot (this is an attachment that helps prevent puckering when sewing through multiple layers). Just ask the salesperson if that is possible.<BR/><BR/>As for crochet, I pretty much taught myself too after a girlfriend showed me how to double crochet. I'm confident you'll be able to pick up the different stitches. You tube is a great resource, but if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help. <BR/><BR/>And thanks for the kind words about my blog - that was awfully sweet *grin*Prairie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383116242097899456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449551179146558035.post-58566976464098171392009-02-23T19:57:00.000-07:002009-02-23T19:57:00.000-07:00Thanks Lindsay!I'd love to borrow that book. I'm a...Thanks Lindsay!<BR/>I'd love to borrow that book. I'm a little overwhelmed with the whole process :)<BR/><BR/>I checked out the archives to Crafty Daisies and I'm so excited to get started! Thanks for the link!Simply Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03904562519906792897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449551179146558035.post-78289601481273386662009-02-23T14:30:00.000-07:002009-02-23T14:30:00.000-07:00My sewing machine is really, really basic. It doe...My sewing machine is really, really basic. It does straight stitch and zig-zag, forward and back. My mom bought it for me 10 years ago when we got married and I think it cost about $200. It's a Kenmore from Sears.<BR/><BR/>A really great book for learning about the basics is called SEW --- Sew Everything Workshop. I have a copy you can borrow :-). It talks all about choosing a machine and fabric and tools and basic techniques. It's a great book!<BR/><BR/>Also, I learned to crochet in a sort of blog-along carnival hosted by Crafty Daisies. They taught new skills and posted instructions every week for a couple of months. If you search back through the Crafty Daisies archives I bet you could find it. Crochet is actually pretty easy and fun!Lindsay Inksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813467186610890863noreply@blogger.com