Took my sewing machine out of hibernation…

This topic has given me the incentive to use sewing machine again. I learned to use Singer treadle standing up edging sheets before I started infant school. My mother was a dressmaker. I have a 15 year old Janome, and 60 year old Bernina, and have had a few others in between. I was taught many handcrafts pre-school due to Victorian up bringing of grandmothers. Knitting, crochet, tatting, rag rugging, patchworking. Happy days indeed. Well done, Witzend, for posting on this topic.

Karmalady
Thank you for that mention of that FB group. Our charity shop was donated a Bernina walking foot.
I already have one otherwise I would snap it up, they retail at £53.
I’m lucky in that I have a room where I have my machine out all the time. Other than going to the chemist yesterday I spent all day playing in there.

Wow! Well done to you.
I bought my sewing machine over 50 years ago when I was expecting my eldest son. It’s a Newhome and very heavy. Not used it much lately except to do some quilting.
You have inspired me. Thank you.

Karmalady The Bernina walking foot now retails at well over £100 depending on the machine.

I make the majority of my own clothes………..dresses, shirts, tops, leggings, jackets, coats, blouses, tee shirts…….I've tackled them all and it is so satisfying to know that, when I go out somewhere special no one else will be wearing the same garment. I have now started to make Mr A’s shirts as he is rather tall and doesn’t like anything too short in the body - tall fitting clothing is always more expensive.

I thought I'd give you a little update after my October 24 post.
My twin and I are still going to our U3a weekly sewing group - they're so friendly. I haven't been as busy this year with my sewing, although buying fabric has continued of course.
I keep a spreadsheet of everything I've sewn since getting back to it in May 2015. It's over 350 items!
Most of them are for me, but there are a few for my grandchildren. I've only sewn 7 things this year, but plenty are planned.
Next up is a mermaid sequinned cloak for my daughter-in-law to wear to music festivals. She's had her eye on one which costs over £140 but with the same fabric, I should be able to make it for around £30. I made a sequin outfit for my middle granddaughter to wear to a Taylor Swift concert last year but these sequins are huge. Wish me luck.