My first sewing attempts.

[*stuffed*]

OMG......
firstly well done they all look great.
Secondly.......I had the exact same thing happen when I was little. My machine was pink but it definately had a real needle which I put all the way through my finger. It is nice to know I am not the only one lol.

[Silver Ether]

My apron came out quite well considering I had to do curved hems around the armpits (you can't see them in the photo, but they're not bad, even if I do say so myself). I had a bit of fabric left and so could make Katie's apron. I measured her up carefully and then made the apron in proportion to my own - completely forgetting what huge heads small children have. I had this perfect little apron that wouldn't go over her head Following OH's suggestion, I unpicked one side of the neck strap and sewed on a piece of velcro and it works a treat.


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Well done on your projects ... the curved hems on your apron ... hmmm I learnt really quick ... straight one so much easier... Happy stitching.

[Rosendula]

Secondly.......I had the exact same thing happen when I was little. My machine was pink but it definately had a real needle which I put all the way through my finger. It is nice to know I am not the only one lol.

Really? I'm so pleased you told me because the memory is so real that I can still feel it and it really hurt! It was when I came to think about it to try to help myself progress (some 30+ years later), that I thought, "Hang on a minute! Surely they wouldn't have made a toy with a real needle and a gap wide enough for little fingers!" But I was certain that it happened. So thank you for confirming that I'm not going mad.

And thanks to everyone for your comments about the things I made. The machine hasn't been out since, and I'm still using clothes pegs as tie backs, but I have little projects planned for rainy days, such as replacing the pockets in my new jeans with some deeper ones, taking up hems, etc. It's raining today, but I think it will have to be a jam making day as we are running out of room in the freezer. Not putting it off - honest.

[prison break fan]

I have just been given an old sewing machine, and so far haven't been brave enough to take the lid off! pbf.

[snapdragon]

I have just been given an old sewing machine, and so far haven't been brave enough to take the lid off! pbf.

Gwaaan PBF be brave - get in there am sure it won't bite

[prison break fan]

What if it does?? pbf.

[*stuffed*]

Then you'll have to make a stand and show it who's boss

She says looking at the as yet unused sewing machine sitting in the corner

[prison break fan]

Here goes then ............ pbf.

[Thomzo]

I must admit, even though I'm quite happy to use a sewing machine, I do much prefer sewing by hand. Whether it's patchwork or embroidery, it's much nicer to sit on the sofa with the cat on my lap and a roaring log fire sewing away. But I do end up with fingers like pin cushions.

Cheers
Zoe