In the last 5 years, I had done very little sewing and even less purchasing of fabric/patterns/supplies. Since our move back to Colorado earlier this year, I've been sewing again. There are two things I've noticed...
Cotton prices have gone up (and it's harder to find great bargains on fabric).
The number of pattern makers has increased quite a bit.
When we made our move here, we had a huge sale and I sold all but 2 pieces of fabric and most of my sewing supplies. Since I hadn't been sewing much and we had to downsize to fit in our new space, so it seemed like a good idea. Now I'm trying to build a small fabric stash. I'm fortunate to live near a few local quilting and fabrics stores. It is so much fun to see all of the new designs available! And who doesn't want a reason to shop for fabric?
I'm also now using a 1970's sewing maching that belonged to my grandma and mom. It's a Singer 258. This machine is simple, heavy, durable, and could probably sew through solid wood. There's been a bit of a learning curve with it, but I'm really starting to enjoy sewing with it.
As for patterns, having so many options is fun, but also overwhelming. It's easy to spend more time planning and shopping, than actual sewing. I'd like to finish several zipper pouches, as well as some wallets and purses this summer. Hopefully I'll work through most of that list before we resume homeschooling in August. And once I have some nice leftovers saved, I might get back to making quilts.
~Stephanie
I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy to sell my zipper pouches and more!
Cotton prices have gone up (and it's harder to find great bargains on fabric).
The number of pattern makers has increased quite a bit.
When we made our move here, we had a huge sale and I sold all but 2 pieces of fabric and most of my sewing supplies. Since I hadn't been sewing much and we had to downsize to fit in our new space, so it seemed like a good idea. Now I'm trying to build a small fabric stash. I'm fortunate to live near a few local quilting and fabrics stores. It is so much fun to see all of the new designs available! And who doesn't want a reason to shop for fabric?
I'm also now using a 1970's sewing maching that belonged to my grandma and mom. It's a Singer 258. This machine is simple, heavy, durable, and could probably sew through solid wood. There's been a bit of a learning curve with it, but I'm really starting to enjoy sewing with it.
As for patterns, having so many options is fun, but also overwhelming. It's easy to spend more time planning and shopping, than actual sewing. I'd like to finish several zipper pouches, as well as some wallets and purses this summer. Hopefully I'll work through most of that list before we resume homeschooling in August. And once I have some nice leftovers saved, I might get back to making quilts.
~Stephanie
I've joined the creative team at Tatiana's Corner on Etsy to sell my zipper pouches and more!
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