tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post3522575477810955800..comments2024-03-18T14:18:30.518-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Learning how to sew with this tiny machineThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7525905114781145052011-06-21T15:38:06.302-04:002011-06-21T15:38:06.302-04:00I really need to get my machine back out and start...I really need to get my machine back out and start using it again! Ironically, hubby knows how to use upholstering machines and helps me with threading my machine and tensions, etc. lol<br /><br />Couple of tips/thoughts! Although bean bag "chair" beans may be expensive to buy, you can find cheap ready made bags at Walmart - less than $10 sometimes. Just gut it to get the beans for stuffing your own creation!<br /><br />Same thing with anything that needs fluff - I'll buy cheap pillows from Big Lots, etc. for less than I'd pay for a bag of "stuffing" and use that in my projects.Klinkj0806https://www.blogger.com/profile/15478276602079178311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51380736921335063532009-07-12T23:01:42.254-04:002009-07-12T23:01:42.254-04:00I can't believe that little sewing machine wor...I can't believe that little sewing machine works. I bought a tiny one like that once and it worked for about a stitch and a half. I ended up buying a regular machine, and I guess I'm glad I did because it turns out I LOVE sewing. Love it.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867249469926856376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-67602022916958813432009-03-15T21:47:00.000-04:002009-03-15T21:47:00.000-04:00I've been wanting to do some sewing & I th...I've been wanting to do some sewing & I think I may actually give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration :) By the way...love the plaid pillows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43483526806862018072009-03-11T11:21:00.000-04:002009-03-11T11:21:00.000-04:00I would love to start sewing again! Can you tell ...I would love to start sewing again! Can you tell me where to get one? thanks girl!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59509062001266261972009-03-09T19:33:00.000-04:002009-03-09T19:33:00.000-04:00I just happened upon your blog. Super super cute! ...I just happened upon your blog. Super super cute! I recently came to the same realization. I have to start sewing if I want certain things. (like pillows) I'm sweating bullets. It's been years. I have a machine in the basement. My mother is the only one that uses it. once a year. wish me luck... :DAubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146481586197742561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49734072722500877282009-03-06T16:15:00.000-05:002009-03-06T16:15:00.000-05:00I am not sceered, I am not sceered, I am not sceer...I am not sceered, I am not sceered, I am not sceered! Ok really I am :[ I think I need my Mommy for this.Valarie Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246244572843705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30504460684290825832009-03-06T16:03:00.000-05:002009-03-06T16:03:00.000-05:00Pillows are the best thing in the world to sew I t...Pillows are the best thing in the world to sew I think! Yours turned out great! Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07475241334008282064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26665881645302279782009-03-06T12:44:00.000-05:002009-03-06T12:44:00.000-05:00looks good! i want to make some pillows too! since...looks good! i want to make some pillows too! since i just got a machine for christmas... i posted pics of my new shelf, let me know what you think! =) -savsavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102361225631273468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65633917965078207362009-03-06T10:33:00.001-05:002009-03-06T10:33:00.001-05:00Love the fabric you used on your recliners! We hav...Love the fabric you used on your recliners! We have a similar colored sectional in our family room, so it's great to see what it looks like all together. I may just have to copy this project!<BR/><BR/>I am in the process of making-over my home one can of spray paint at a time. You have been an awesome inspiration to me, so I have given you a blogging award. You can find it here: http://karaskitchencreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/bbq-sauce-for-meatballs-and-award.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8910918608106616072009-03-06T10:33:00.000-05:002009-03-06T10:33:00.000-05:00Been lurking and coming out of hiding....great job...Been lurking and coming out of hiding....great job on the pillows. Sewing isn't that bad once you get used to it. BTW, your hoop-loop-latch stitch sure looks like a blanket stitch to me. Don't be impressed that I know that. My grandmother was a quilter. I picked up terms watching her. Never actually doing the quilting just watching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11779703146041222702009-03-06T02:04:00.000-05:002009-03-06T02:04:00.000-05:00Sorry Sarah...still scared!Sorry Sarah...still scared!Amanda@Imperfectly Beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171213700434070319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-33639346150659478052009-03-05T22:25:00.000-05:002009-03-05T22:25:00.000-05:00I have one of those little sewing machines myself ...I have one of those little sewing machines myself and it works great! I love mine too! Does everything I need it to do! <BR/>Love the pillows!<BR/>NicoleBack in the Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458467043984565319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30306561930547082332009-03-05T22:21:00.000-05:002009-03-05T22:21:00.000-05:00Oh Sarah, thank you, thank you, thank you! I have...Oh Sarah, thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been wondering if I could get a cheap and easy to use sewing maching for just that purpose, pillows! I wasn't sure how well they worked, or how durable they were. This is exactly what I needed to know!! Yay!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418652149272984177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56182199276381991622009-03-05T21:59:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:59:00.000-05:00You didn't fail to crack me up again. I have to te...You didn't fail to crack me up again. <BR/><BR/>I have to tell you, my mother bought each of my oldest daughter (6 an 7 years) this machine! They struggle, but like to attempt making "pockets." <BR/><BR/>I'm just so amazed that you can pull off the work you do on it. They do work and all, but I even struggle with them. You'd kick butt on a big machine!Adrienne of Noon To Two and Handmade By Ade Etsy Shopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386147637166103621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21041064829498145892009-03-05T21:13:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:13:00.000-05:00I am so proud of you breaking out your sewing mach...I am so proud of you breaking out your sewing machine...good girl. See it's not so bad. :-)Infarrantly Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171261930610493567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2738266555499141252009-03-05T19:13:00.000-05:002009-03-05T19:13:00.000-05:00Hooray for you, both for having the courage to try...Hooray for you, both for having the courage to try and for encouraging others. I love sewing home decor, I am by no means a perfectionist, but I get the job done. Good for you for picking a fabric your little guy will love. By the way, if it gets dirty, just carefully snip the hand sewing open, unstuff and wash, then restuff and restitch. Easy peasy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-92012302897239233542009-03-05T18:01:00.000-05:002009-03-05T18:01:00.000-05:00Girl, you are an inspiration! I just love the pil...Girl, you are an inspiration! I just love the pillows! I have a sewing machine sitting upstairs in my loft that I have just been too scared to use. But seriously, I need to break it out!<BR/>CarrieBuzzings of a Queen Bee!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01620329144708471804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90131664103265525812009-03-05T17:56:00.000-05:002009-03-05T17:56:00.000-05:00I'm getting more courageous, thanks to your inspir...I'm getting more courageous, thanks to your inspiration. Today I started a blog, agoodhouseisneverdone.blogspot.com and tomorrow I may pull out that hand me down sewing machine that mocks me. I think I can, I think i can!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your inspiration! Come visit me anytime!Anji Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09624594401990523421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51751348165460614422009-03-05T15:50:00.001-05:002009-03-05T15:50:00.001-05:00Mine is a really small portable that I've had for ...Mine is a really small portable that I've had for about 30 yrs. and I can't begin to imagine how many pillows drapes and even clothes have been made on it. I couldn't live without it. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40640893453275371842009-03-05T15:32:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:32:00.000-05:00They look great! I'll have to get over my fright ...They look great! I'll have to get over my fright of my sweing machine. :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208876592515494927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11488794880391919542009-03-05T14:00:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:00:00.000-05:00They look great! I'll have to try that. I had no...They look great! I'll have to try that. I had no idea there were miniature sewing machines. How cute~Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02925707384893295582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11040793215294269162009-03-05T13:18:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:18:00.000-05:00I bought 3 pillows about 9 months ago for about $1...I bought 3 pillows about 9 months ago for about $15 each and after about 6 months they were falling apart. <BR/>I decided I would sew my own because pillows are expensive I couldn't find any I liked for less that $40 each. <BR/>6 pillows cost me $40.00, for fabric, piping & tread, I reused the stuffing from old pillows I had laying around.<BR/>It was a really easy & fun project!B and Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11952676851610920009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-37707928935691253732009-03-05T13:10:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:10:00.000-05:00oh girl! i'm so impressed! i'm dreadfully afraid o...oh girl! i'm so impressed! i'm dreadfully afraid of my sewing machine. maybe i'll try your project... maybe...<BR/><BR/>watching y and r RIGHT now...;-)jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48299298828854410592009-03-05T12:16:00.001-05:002009-03-05T12:16:00.001-05:00How exciting!!I was a seamstress before I got into...How exciting!!<BR/><BR/>I was a seamstress before I got into this whole home dec thing, so I love using my machine to create new things. Great job!Lindsay @ Makelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297051613037052081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-46480055581180764112009-03-05T12:16:00.000-05:002009-03-05T12:16:00.000-05:00Hmmm, so maybe I should stop taking 2 hours to sew...Hmmm, so maybe I should stop taking 2 hours to sew a tiny pillow by hand? Is that what you're saying? <BR/><BR/>I have a big sewing machine (it was my moms) but I don't know how to thread it...and then the tension gets goofy, and then, and then... I'll have to go check out one of these Sharks. That could be a good plan. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!AnNicole@Our Suburban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057736406546176507noreply@blogger.com