Work has been crazy busy, but I found time on Sunday to start my Billie Jumpsuit.
The bottom is looking and feeling very like kid PJs. About 12 years ago, I was sewing a lot and selling my wares at craft shows, and a friend suggested I should design children’s clothing. Maybe she was right?
I am hoping once I get the top on, it will look more like something a grown up would wear in public. If it doesn’t, I’ll add some feet and own it!
My sewing machine is giving me tension trouble. I thought I had fixed it with the use of the correct bobbins, but I was too optimistic. My old Singer has the same problem.
I think I’ll go ahead and get a new sewing machine and a serger. I’ll test them out on Saturday to make sure I like the Jukis I’ve heard so much about. I don’t want to damage my expensive fabric on a cheap machine. It isn’t worth it! Plus it’s frustrating and sucks all the joy out of my sewing time. Maybe I will find someplace to donate my old machines.
On the knitting front, I’m finishing up another Tread. I will start my Jessica Jones cowl before my trip so I can knit on the plane. I heard we struck wool in Kenya, and was told to bring my needles! I’m excited!
Snakes & Cranes 
Good luck with getting new sewing machines. You see so much you really need professional models:)
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Tension issues are so frustrating, BUT I have learned the hard way to check these when it happens: Rethread, redo the bobbin, change the needle, blow out the bobbin area. I am always caught off guard, and have finally learned to do all of these before I touch anything else…it only took me 30 years :0! I had this problem last month, changed my needle, and perfect tension, just like that. (of course I did everything else, before I remember that a new needle can be what’s needed LOL!) I take mine in for a take-apart-cleaning job by a repair guy about every three years.
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I do all these things and it still messes up mid-sew. Then I do it again. And it sews fine for a foot or two and messes up again. 😦
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That is the worst! If you get a new Juki, tell us all about it!
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Oh go one, put feet on it anyway ;-).
Tension trouble is the pits. Have you tried having the machines serviced? I have a cheap 30 year old Singer that works like a dream. (Mind, it will probably start messing about now I’ve said that out loud.)
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I’m wondering if you have a better model. My machine from the 80’s is a better model, but it’s just old now. My new one is the very bottom of the line basic machine, and it’s never been good. My Grandmother struggled on it, too.
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My singer is old and not expensive – we were young and not well off. Think I paid about £30 in 1987. Bought it to make my wedding dress.
I confess I do have a lovely Bernina too now, but still do a fair amount on the old Singer
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With the stuff people wear out in public these days I doubt anyone would bat an eye if you did look like you were wearing PJs!
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I think the jumpsuit will look really cool in that fabric!
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Thanks! 🙂
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The jumpsuit will be amazing, but as for right now it does look like a pair of Hannah Anderssen pajama pants. I hope you get your knitting mojo back on the plane. I can’t wait to hear about your trip and I hope there is gobs of yarn.
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Good luck, whether you’re getting the machine fixed or buying a new one. Have a wonderful trip, and hope you get to knit!
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That is great fabric! Have fun picking out new sewing machines – you definitely need them. You will use them, and having good ones will make the process easier and smoother for you for sure!
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Your Jessica Jones knit looks so lovely!!! Just a great match of yarn and pattern! Travel Safe
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