So, I had to take a sewing hiatus, and I had been feeling a tad bit glum about it.
However, the mailman delivered a couple of packages just in time to cheer me up.
To the right, is my very own stamp. I bought it custom made, off an eBay seller for about US$8.50. It took a little longer to arrive since it was delivered from Malaysia (shout out to my native country!), but I'm very pleased with it. It's sturdy and well-made, just as I imagined it would be.
My sewing buddy, Claudia gave me the idea to use a stamp and fabric ink to label clothing instead of tags. What a fabulous idea! Sometimes, it is hard for my kids to tell which side is the front with handmade clothing. Also, I have a daughter who hates tags, and I always end up cutting the labels off store-bought clothing, anyway. (See here for proof).
I can't wait to get my hands on some fabric stamp ink!
On the left of that picture is my brand new free motion sewing foot.
After seeing the amazing stuff that Care (Obsessively Stitching) churns out with this foot (see here and here.), and my bloggy buddy Aunt LoLo's (LoLo Craft) free-motion sewing (see here), I decided to "splurge" on my own. Considering that my 12-year-old sewing machine cost me $100, a $15 sewing foot is splurging!
(Well, OK, about a month ago, I also bought a $30 walking foot off Claudia - which reminds me, I should pay her the next time we meet)
I cannot wait to try out this new sewing foot. I will probably not be making quilts, but I will use it for sewing on knit embellishments, similar to the stuff I did with my chakra pants and the twist cardigan.
10 comments:
You got your free motion foot!! HOORAY!!!
:o) :o) Next I just need to convince you to make a quilt!
Squeee!!! You are going to LOVE the free motion foot! Every time I use mine, I wonder why the heck I sewed for 30+ years without one!
hi fellow malaysian :)
my hubby is malaysian too. He he. The stamp is great!
Wow-- I love the idea to use a stamp to label your creations! I just might steal your idea. Your stamp looks great.
LOVE the stamp...oh, and Myrnie says you can just use normal craft paint, and then 'heat set' it with an iron...
And FREE MOTION ROX. Seriously...it's like doodling...only you're using a needle that can go through your thumb if you're not careful. Soooooo addicting. Can't wait to see what you come up with! If I were you, I'd start small...a little 4-patch quilt? My quilt was sooo heavy, it was a rough project to start with, but totally doable if that's what you want. ;-)
I love the idea of your stamp for putting in clothing. It seems like many companies are getting on board with this sort of tag rather than the ones that can be removed (I take every single one out of mine clothes too). I love this idea. Can you share the seller with me? I might have to get one of these for myself.
What a cool stamp!! That will look so great at your next show :)
That is beautiful! Oh man, I should have one made for me. :D
That's is one lovely stamp... I like the fabric ink and no tag idea!! Good on you for treating yourself!!
xo Steph
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