From screwed-up to lovin' it

I started sewing another pillowcase dress and had so many issues this time. The first one I did (well) was a breeze. A little on the slow side as I read the tutorial at least 3 times for each step. This time I decided I would check the tutorial only when needed. As it turned out, I didn't need it.

But boy did I have problems. Apparently my (well my sister's but she's NEVER used it) sewing machine is tempermental. The bobbin has to be wound so a specific side is facing up when inserted in it's home. But there is no way to distinguish which way, just a lot of trial and error and wasted thread and trying to hold it a certain way while setting it up to re-wind it.

So after 2 days of effing with the machine to figure this out I got the dress sewn up. I tried it on my model (Cohen) and realized it was a bit on the short side. So I figured I had enough fabric left to add on a ruffle.

Here's where the fun started. I start sewing only to realize 1/3 of the way in that I was mangling up the hem on the dress, oopsie. Started again and got into a good rythm. Finished it off, looking good, or so I thought. When I turned it right side out I realized I now had 2 rows of stitching, quite uneven and not very professional looking at all. I was quite disappointed with the finished product when a little light bulb lit up. So, smarty pants me flipped the original dress hem upwards and sewed a straight stitch across and now it looks GREAT!! Totally as if I meant to do that!!

Cheeky Cherry

I am loving sewing and have so many items planned! I have a little stash of fabric started and have been looking for more suppliers. Anyone know of any good fabric stores?