I also finished an ornament, but I can't share it right now because it's for an exchange. Big sigh. Now I'm just going to stitch and forget there is even such a thing as finishing. Write later!
Monday, December 01, 2008
I Hate Sewing!!
I decided to get out the sewing machine and finish a couple things. What a mistake! I am the worlds worst sewer. Isn't it funny that sewer is spelled the same as sewer. Maybe there's a reason for that - because I stink! :) Anyway, I decided to finish up my LHN Wool Needlebook and Fob that I stitched earlier this year. I totally messed up the fob. It was all even except one side, so instead of just ripping out the one side I made it all smaller and then I accidentally sewed my ribbon to it and I got frustrated and ripped it all and sewed it over. Argh! So then I decided to sew up the Needlebook. I ripped it out once because I can't sew in a straight line and then I finally got the lines somewhat straight, but there's too much of a border on the left side. Do you think I'm ripping again? No, I don't think so! I still need to tack in the felt pages. I'll do that when I'm feeling a little less stressed. I think I need a break from sewing right now (or forever).
I also finished an ornament, but I can't share it right now because it's for an exchange. Big sigh. Now I'm just going to stitch and forget there is even such a thing as finishing. Write later!
I also finished an ornament, but I can't share it right now because it's for an exchange. Big sigh. Now I'm just going to stitch and forget there is even such a thing as finishing. Write later!
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Nicole your finishing experience sounds like mine exactly! I can't sew and do the finishing very well at all! I think yours looks a whole lot better than mine would. I think some of the girls stitch some of these finishes by hand too. You do much better than I do at finishing and I would love to take a Jane Timmers class. You are not alone with this problem at all! Debby :)
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel that is why i don't even bother touching a sewing machine. LOL I want to learn but since i have been learning these new techniques from Jane's class and Vonna's tutorials, i think i can just hand-sew better than a machine. LOL hang in there! they look great to me!
ReplyDeleteI usually hand sew but the way to keep a straight line either hand-stitching or by machine is to withdraw one thread on the stitch line and which gives a definite guideline
ReplyDeleteI can't machine sew worth a hoot either. People ever understand why I can't sew on a machine but can do all kinds of fancy hand stitches LOL I don't know! I've resolved to just stick with hand finishing methods and stay away from the machines.
ReplyDeleteI can't sew a straight line, either!!!! That's why I abandoned quilting to cross stitch..... ;-p
ReplyDeleteLOL---I've had those days too. I recently trashed a halloween costume (with pattern still pinned to fabric)--YIKES! Most times, sewing is a relaxing venture to me, but not lately. Your projects look great regardless!
ReplyDeleteWell, we've never met but you're describing word by word my own experiences LOL LOL :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way. The sewing machine and I are not friends. Hand sewing takes forever, but worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like Carol R's suggestion. Thanks. I also do a basting stitch around the piece to help me when I use the sewing machine. It works for me. Carol R's idea is much quicker though. I usually finish everything by hand. I enjoy that aspect of finishing. Good luck. Try Carol's idea, I'm going to.
ReplyDeleteROFL Nicole! Next time just take a deep breath before, during and after!
ReplyDeleteI never use the sewing machine but prefer to hand sew everything. It takes longer of course, but in my opinion the extra time is well worth it.
ReplyDeleteThat's why I stopped stitching smalls altogether - because I couldn't do the finishing.
ReplyDeleteYours looks a darned sight better than mine ever did though :o)
I feel you too! Hey, I just took a quilting class and the instructor said to keep a straight line do this: take a roll of masking tape. Cut out about a 1-1/2" to 2" strip...but several layers of thickness. Stick it by presser foot to use as a guide. (I used
ReplyDelete1/4" from my needle to get consistant seam.) I sewed the entire quilt with this taped by my presser foot and it worked wonderfully!
I just had to laugh when reading your sewing machine experience, it sounds just like mine!
ReplyDeleteI have to be super motivated to get out my machine and have lots of time so I can go very very slowly, but I still feel a bit stressed at the end.
This is the whole reason why I haven't started this needlebook. I fell in love with it when I saw it, ordered everything and there is sits because I don't want to have to sew! Firstly I don't have a good machine and secondly I can't sew! I feel your pain
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