17/07/2013

WOYWW 215

Quite a tidy desk today as I've been sewing again dowstairs on the dining table - I've finished the first of my 'sweetie jar' bags (see small photo). If anyone has any idea as to why my sewing machine has suddenly started 'missing' stitches, could you please let me know - it appears to be sewing normally but when you look closely there are places where the top and bottom threads are not linking together, but just sitting on top of the fabric. 
The workdesk photo shows the start of an easel card I've been making, to try out the large Nestabilities dies I bought recently when they were reduced by Craft Superstore.  The stamp came free with Quick Cards magazine and is called Annabelle's Meadow, by Wild Rose Studio - still waiting to be inked up!  Visit all the other desks this week, by going to Julia's blog HERE.
Posted by Bernice

29 comments:

  1. Unknown17 July 2013 at 02:24

    OOh, I'm the 1st comment…. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that bag. It's fun, and the colors are awesome. I wish I could help ya out with your sewing question, but I don't have the greatest relationship with my machine. I really need to get one though, cuz I wanna make one of those bags. Have a great week. (((HUGS)))
    Kim
    WOYWW #3

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  2. Deb17 July 2013 at 02:27

    Gorgeous card and bag, love those large nesties! That happened to me with my sewing machine, changing the needle worked for me!
    Yup, still Tuesday here, we are 7 hours behind the UK, only 7.30pm here. If I wait until Wednesday to post it is Wednesday evening over there and I missed the party! I only post at this time when Julia is posting in the wee hours though, when she posts later in the morning I set it to post at midnight!
    Debxx

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  3. voodoo vixen17 July 2013 at 02:37

    Love the bag and the material is brilliant, can't help on the sewing problem, a mystery! :( Your card looks lovely, they are very large Nestabilities! Annette #8

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  4. Bleubeard and Elizabeth17 July 2013 at 02:43

    That's a really lovely card (and stamp). And those dies are impressive, too. I can't help you much with the sewing, but could it be your tension? Do you have a machine that has both top and bottom tension? Mine doesn't, but I've been watching a few sewing shows that tell how to set the tension in the bobbin. Happy WOYWW from #2.

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  5. Spyder17 July 2013 at 02:56

    ohoo love BIG die-cuts they look sooo useful! The card just proves we crafters 'must have!'
    Happy Crafting!

    Happy WOYWW!
    ((Lyn)) #11

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  6. Krisha17 July 2013 at 03:10

    You might try changing your sewing machine needle, that is what I always had to do, but make sure you have the correct needle for the fabric your using. You bag turned out really cute.
    Krisha #5

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  7. Unknown17 July 2013 at 03:13

    I had the same problem with my sewing machine awhile age, I think the problem was the bobbin, or the tension. Love that little bag and the easel card. Happy crafting #13

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  8. Robyn Oliver17 July 2013 at 03:55


    O O I'm loving your sweetie jar bag Bernice - I've been surf'n the net looking for patterns to make a nappy bag for our daughter who's having our first grandchild. And look at your die set, fabulous and I'm liking how you've used them on your easel card, really nice card

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  9. trisha too17 July 2013 at 04:20

    Oh no, Bernice, sorry to hear about your sewing machine--those type of problems make me nutso!

    That fabric is adorable, by the way.

    :)trisha
    #27ish this week
    with mail art

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  10. jill17 July 2013 at 04:37

    what a pretty bag & card. Sorry i can help with the machine problem. Happy woyww jill #29

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  11. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards17 July 2013 at 04:56

    Hullo there Bernice ah love your new dies they look fab but too big for my bug :D wonderful wee bags too.. re the missing stitches it is your tension that needs resetting look up your manual for correct way to set tension for the material you are working with, think it maybe too tight?..

    I think that is what - hope it helps.. Happy WOYWW, thanks for sharing, Shaz in Oz.x #30

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  12. ddazzled7117 July 2013 at 05:11

    I am loving the look of your large shaped Easel Card using your nesties. I am yet to try any thing other than square and circles for this type of card. Your bag is just adorable too! I don't sew much so can't help you with your stitching problems sorry. Enjoy your week. Danie #34

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  13. ike17 July 2013 at 05:30

    Such a cool bag and that card will be so sweet - thanks for the looksee :-D

    Happy WOYWW

    IKE x # 33

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  14. Eliza17 July 2013 at 06:08

    Beautiful bag you have created, new toys can be so much fun when using them for the first time, it's the discovery of new ways.

    Happy WOYWW Eliza 26

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  15. Helen17 July 2013 at 06:21

    Your bag looks so pretty! I can't help with your sewing problem though as I have a problem with sewing, lol!
    Helen 19

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  16. Julie Lee17 July 2013 at 07:02

    That is such a pretty bag! I must check out how to make easel cards: there is a YOUTube tutorial - is there? I wonder why the sewing machine is doing that? Maybe someone will be able to suggest a reason later. Have a great WOYWW! Julie Ann x #45

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  17. Monique17 July 2013 at 09:40

    you probably need to change the needle...
    cleaning, oiling and rethreading also could help.
    Love your bag.
    Happy WOYWW and I wish you a lovely week.
    Monique # 70
    xx

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  18. ria gall17 July 2013 at 10:00

    Hi Bernice
    sorry I can't help you with the sewing machine problem as I am not a sewer.
    I love the start of your card, I have just bought some of the larger dies and I love the one's you have
    Have a great day today and enjoy the rest of your week
    Ria #75

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  19. Unknown17 July 2013 at 10:47

    Very pretty bag there.

    Sewing machine, just the usual - does it need oiling? spool thread ok? tension ok? needle ok? fluffy?
    If not might need repair bod to help, good luck.

    Lynda #84

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  20. Unknown17 July 2013 at 10:58

    The bag looks awesome, im sorry I cant help with the sewing question, im pants at sewing, thanks for the snoop

    Happy WOYWW
    Jay NO.65

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  21. roffeycreations17 July 2013 at 12:10

    Hi Bernice - love your card - those dies look fabulous - the sewing machine thing sounds like timing to me - the bottom isn't keeping up with the top - I was told you should have your machine serviced periodically - but then I haven't touched mine in years... good luck - Happy WOYWW - Mxx #87

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  22. Elizabeth17 July 2013 at 16:43

    Hi Bernice, love your bag, the fabric is gorgeous. And your easel card base is beautiful - unfortunately, those dies are much to big for my wee Cuttlebug. I can't offer any more advice for the sewing machine than you have already had but my first check would be for fluff, it's surprising the trouble a bit of fluff can cause, failing that a new needle might do the trick. Hope you manage to sort the problem out. Enjoy your day and have a great week. Elizabeth x #47

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  23. Caro17 July 2013 at 18:45

    That bag is so pretty and the easel card looks like it will be fab when it is done. Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW. Caro x (#78)

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  24. Lucy17 July 2013 at 19:54

    Loving the sweetie bag! With regards to your machine, give it a good clean with an old toothbrush, clean out any fluff. Check your tension dial too. Sometimes they move by themselves! I'd recommend getting it serviced and ask the servicer what is wrong with it. Lucy #67 x

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  25. Lunch Lady Jan18 July 2013 at 07:26

    Everyone above has already suggested what I would have said!! Good luck, hope you get it sorted out....
    Love that sweetie jar fabric, it goes very well with the contrast fabric too! I love making bags..they're my go to when I can't think what else to make!
    Hugs, LLJ 46 xx

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  26. Julia Dunnit18 July 2013 at 08:24

    Cute bag, lovely use of the fabric. Like the huge nesties, my word, they will make a great basis for mini book and journal pages.

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  27. Anonymous19 July 2013 at 12:49

    Very pretty card Bernice, I have that stamp and haven't used it yet either. Love the bag! Hope you're still enjoying the warm weather.

    Hugs
    Brenda 1

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  28. Unknown20 July 2013 at 18:00

    Have you taken the bobbin race out and cleaned away all the fluff around there and Under the feed dogs (teeth). This usually does the trick.
    Karen #57

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  29. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)22 July 2013 at 09:44

    I am afraid I cannot help with your sewing machine problems. Mine is a VERY elderly Singer, which Dad bought for Mum immediately after the end of WW2, and that seems to go on for ever. I have only just changed the main drive belt, which was the original - not bad for quality, and the new one cost more than the whole machine did originally. I love that new Nestie. However, you have just cost me more money as seeing that reminded me that I needed magnetic sheets for storage. Your bag is just perfect and such a pretty fabric. Thank you for your visit. I think we are on the finishing straight with the roof, depending on the threatened thunder storms this week. However, they do have some work to do inside at some point so that may get done until the storms go away. Have a great week. xx Maggie #18

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