Look what Mr. UPSman (Mr. Postman's cousin) brought me today? Isn't it lovely?My mother turned me on to sewing when I was around 14 years old. I still remember the very first outfit her and I made together. It was a sleeveless pull-up pant jumpsuit with a matching shirt to wear underneath. The fabric was sky blue and had what looked like wide brush strokes of different colored paint on it. The shirt was pink. It was a perfect summer outfit. Oh that was so many years ago.
Anyway, one Christmas 22 years ago both Mary Beth and I received our very own sewing machines from mom and dad. I remember I was a little disappointed when I opened it because I had secretly thought it was a stereo system I had been wanting. Well I have treasured my very first White sewing machine for all these years. I have gotten all the use I could possibly get out of that machine.
Last fall my machine finally went caput! I was devastated because I never thought the day would come (btw it came at the worst time, because I had just sat down to hem my girlfriend's pants - which she ended up having to take them to the taylor). I think if I took it in to be serviced it probably could be revived.
I knew I wanted to upgrade my sewing machine over the past few months but was not in a big rush to purchase one. It wasn't a must-have-right-now item. Well, the other day Mary Beth emailed me a site that was carrying this machine and at a fantastic price. MB told me that the White 3100 Computer Style-Maker is actually a discontinued model and this site was one of the only places still selling them. I took one look at the information she sent me. Saw everything it came with in the box (and let me tell you - IT COMES WITH EVERYTHING). Took one look at the price. Immediately proceeded to checkout!!! Two days later I got my package.
I am very excited about my new machine! I can't wait to get sewing again. I have an unfinished Christmas Tree Skirt that I started for myself 13 years ago (something I have made many of as gifts and finally wanted to make one for myself. Uhhh mommy if you are reading this could I possible borrow the Christmas Tree pattern you bought? Mine has gone MIA). My divorce and move to NYC (12 years ago) put all sewing/crafts on the back burner for a very long time. Not anymore! I am back to adding sewing to my crafty repertoire!Can't wait to start playing with my new toy. I've already leafed through the manual and it does so many things that I can't imagine learning to use it all!
OOOOO! I am sooo excited for you. Wishing you another long loving relationship with your new baby. (I want to come & play/sew with it too.)I am so glad you bought it. I would have. I of course don't need it, but I love sewing machines like some folks love shoes. Only I control myself & only own one. You can now add sewing vicariously with me to the knitting & scrapping.
ReplyDeleteLa La La la la la (fingers in ears- eyes covered-I'm not listening-I'm not reading!) It is so tempting! That is beautiful. Maybe once I learn more patience through knitting I'll have enough to sew again.
ReplyDeleteWow...nice new toy! I never learned how to use a sewing machine. I remember my Grandmother had one but I never got a chance to learn. Cool...can't wait to see ur new creations ala sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteDeb, I am so excited for you. Don't mean to sound stalkerish, but can I just come over and just watch???? I am intrigued. I can't sew, and have always wanted to learn. I don't expect lessons, but I would love to watch. Would you believe that both of my grandmothers knew how to sew very well, and I STILL didn't learn. One of them can't even see to thread the needle anymore.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to see what wonderful creations you will come up with. Lovely new toy!!! So, i guess we will be going on Fabric crawls now too, huh? I know a great place in the fashion district that you will fall in love with.
Yeehaw! Love the new sewing machine! I bought something a while ago and now I know it will go to the perfect new home. I wasn't sure why I bought it and now I know. I'll bring it in for you next week. Hey, I'm divorced too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new machine! It always takes a little while to bond with a new one but I'm sure you'll be zipping along in no time. I can't believe what a crafty family you guys are.
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