Heart Attack Sheets

[susandennis]

So the sheets I bought and figured I'd never see because I'd die of the imminent heart attack, arrived.  And they are nice!  Also nice to have skipped the heart attack.

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The damn chiffon is even more of a bitch to sew on than I had figured.  Good thing I really do want this thing shear.  I have this el cheapo machine and it's not really built for delicate work but this is a simple jacket and I think I'll just be very careful and finish off every seam. I got it cut out and then killed the rest of the afternoon on testing stitching and finishing.  I took a break for dinner.  May work on it more tonight.  May wait until tomorrow.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that I got this table that so nicely and easily expands. Its great for cutting fabric and just having room to work plus  I can leave all the sewing shit out and still eat dinner at the table.

The down side is that I just came in from the kitchen and ran right the fuck into the corner of it. OUCH.

Zoey is pretty enamored with the whole sewing project.  So far she hasn't caused a bit problem.  She's resting now.

Comments

[fyremaven.livejournal.com]

When my kids were little i used to sew a stuffed cat for holiday boutiques...somewhere along the lines of how many bears you make, that's what i used to do with these cute little stuffed kitties. At the time we were breeding and showing Persians and Himalayans. BUT my cats used to wreak havoc on my cut outs of patterns and whatever else i left out. I was always shooing them away from my stuff. You are lucky Zoey and Betty leave your stuff alone, if they are that is. I hope they do!

[kayre]

With chiffon I'd be tempted to use sheer seam stabilizer all over!

[susandennis]

Good thot. My current plan is to catch the edge of some of that lace hem tape in the seam and then use it to fold over and finish the seam. My reasoning is that the lace tape is very light weight and I can match the color. I'm hoping it will keep the seam neat while kind of disappearing.

[kayre]

That should work... I used to use a sheer tape like wonder-under without the adhesive, but I can't find it online now.

[sea-weed.livejournal.com]

Pleased too that you got to enjoy your sheets and didn't bother with the heart attack!

[howeird]

Maybe you should start hosting quilting bees. :-)