Sunday, August 10, 2008

Featherweight in my cap






I'm loving this little machine right about now. I had to take the bobbin case and case holder apart to remove some remnants of thread and lint today and really got to know this tiny yet amazing piece of machinery. All I can say is, I'm very impressed. Although not quite as powerful as her big sister "Brunhilda" (my 301A - sister and successor to the Singer 221 Featherweights. See that tan beauty in the background?) my Featherweight whom I've already named "Bunny", certainly holds her own. I was able to sew through several layers of heavy denim, even folded seams with no problem using a 15x1 18 needle.

Along with the machine I also received the original manual and a vintage sewing accessory. Did I mention this is a limited edition Centennial badged machine, "A Centrury of Sewing Service 1851 - 1951" written on the gold and blue badge. Oh yeah, I think I did ;)

Saturday, August 9, 2008

My 1951 Singer Centennial 221 Featherweight

My little one has arrived - a Featherweight, to add to my collection of vintage singer sewing machines.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Sunday, August 3, 2008

My Celly - Tie Case

I've been out and about this week and haven't had a chance to make anything until now. This was quick... Check out my cell case made out of an old tie. Fits my Mogul Pocket PC phone perfectly with room to spare for my bluetooth headset.

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Tie Cell Phone Bag,My Treasured Vintage Singer 319,Plenty of leftover tie,Vintage Spool Holder and Pin Cushion,Giant Thread Spool from my ghetto holder

An Old Tie Turned Cell Phone Case

Stitches Keep Bias Cuts From Stretching

Friday, August 1, 2008

Tie Gift Wrap

Almost forgot to share this with you. Its a pic of a gift I wrapped using ties as decoration. So, whaddya think? Whatz the gift you ask? Well, I can't really say, the recipient might be watching (shhhhhhhhh...).