Things I Didn’t Buy 75

I liked this vintage Brother sewing machine.

And it had a cute tin to go with it.

I thought this box was pretty cute.

I loved the cover of this old book.

And I liked these yellow gloves…but I wouldn’t have a reason to wear them.

Singer Sewing Machine

My uncle and aunt generously gifted me this portable vintage Singer sewing machine that appears to be in really good condition. They know I sew and would appreciate this lovely machine.

The machine itself is gorgeous. It looks to be a later model—from the 1950s. I love the lines of the machine, the simple and classic coloring, and the ornate scrolling design. [Pause.] Good design makes me smile.

And I love the wood case it comes with—it doesn’t make it lightweight, but it is sturdy. And it’s sooooo pretty.

It also has a lot of pieces with it. Different feet and bobbins. It looks quite complete. I have yet to try it out; I need to do some reading and watch some online videos to feel comfortable before I start sewing. But I look forward to testing it. I have a pair of jeans that I’ve been wanting to hem for quite some time now; I’ve avoided it since I didn’t think my current sewing machine could take the thick fabric. But I think this Singer machine is strong enough to do it. This was a very nice (and useful) gift.

Things I Didn’t Buy 6

I saw this jacket at a thrift store and really liked the cut of it, but I wasn’t crazy about the natty fabric (that was also going bald in some places). So I couldn’t justify buying it, but I wouldn’t mind trying to make something like it…someday.

I love book covers, but I didn’t need any of these books.

I don’t need a sewing machine, but I love the look of this Royal sewing machine. I like the almost badge-like type on the machine.

Stay Dry

Last week a couple of friends and I went to Modern Domestic’s anniversary party/monogram dish towel mini-class. I’d never monogrammed anything before, but it’s a pretty simple process of inputting information into the machine and then letting it whip out the chosen monogram.

Sew Impulsive (part 1)

I don’t have air conditioning. For some of you that would be inconceivable, but it’s not usually super hot where I am (except for a couple days out of the year). When it hits 100 degrees, then it’s time for me to go somewhere with air conditioning—and I am not alone. Any public place suddenly becomes packed with hot cranky people. It’s a real treat.