Sunday, 23 August 2015
Sandra Loves Sewing: Burda magazine where have you gone in Australia?
Sandra Loves Sewing: Burda magazine where have you gone in Australia?: How did this happen? Why can't I get the Burda magazines anymore? They've been around ever since I can remember. I fell in love...
Burda magazine where have you gone in Australia?
How did this happen?
Why can't I get the Burda magazines anymore? They've been around ever since I can remember.
I fell in love with Patrones as well, now I can't find that either.
Frustrated, we've gone from spoilt for choice to existing in the backwaters!
I found when I travelled to Europe a few years ago, that unlike here, many sewers in Europe relied more on the magazines rather than the individual patterns from the big companies.
Is this just a plot for us to spend more over here and buy individual patterns?
Then, when I rummage online to subscribe, I can't subscribe to the plus size editions, unless I want them in German.
I am not a happy little sewer as a result of this. Burda magazines have always been a part of my sewing repertoire.
Grrr
Why can't I get the Burda magazines anymore? They've been around ever since I can remember.
I fell in love with Patrones as well, now I can't find that either.
Frustrated, we've gone from spoilt for choice to existing in the backwaters!
I found when I travelled to Europe a few years ago, that unlike here, many sewers in Europe relied more on the magazines rather than the individual patterns from the big companies.
Is this just a plot for us to spend more over here and buy individual patterns?
Then, when I rummage online to subscribe, I can't subscribe to the plus size editions, unless I want them in German.
I am not a happy little sewer as a result of this. Burda magazines have always been a part of my sewing repertoire.
Grrr
Saturday, 8 August 2015
Sandra Loves Sewing: Monkey madness
Sandra Loves Sewing: Monkey madness: Recently I made up a set of men's pajama's. Criteria was that the fabric be cotton and fun. So why not a quilting cot...
Monkey madness
Recently I made up a set of men's pajama's. Criteria was that the fabric be cotton and fun. So why not a quilting cotton with monkeys? Men's pajama's need not be boring.
I'd picked up the pattern top, Simplicity 9125, I say pattern top, because when I went to use the bottom pattern, it was not included! Oh well, I did only pay $1 for it, that's OK I wanted the top pattern anyway.
I used another pattern for the short, Kwik Sew 1432, I've used this before.
Both sewing pattern sew up easily.
I like picking up sewing patterns at second hand stores, particularly the old ones. I like the graphics on the front of the patterns and the styles.
I back doing patchwork and quilting now, what have you been up to?
Happy sewing everyone.
Sandra
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
Sandra Loves Sewing: The value of handmade gifts. My thoughts for toda...
Sandra Loves Sewing: The value of handmade gifts. My thoughts for toda...: I like to give a hand made gift. I also like to receive them. Do all people appreciate a hand made gift? I hate to say it, I don't t...
The value of handmade gifts. My thoughts for today.
I like to give a hand made gift. I also like to receive them.
Do all people appreciate a hand made gift? I hate to say it, I don't think so.
I know when I have made a gift or have received a gift that is handmade, that a lot of time and effort has gone into that gift.
It starts with the thought process. That person has taken the time to think of you and then think of a gift that would suit who you are. The colours, the tones, there is pleasure in the thoughts of creation.
The maker then takes the time to shop for the materials to create that gift and purchase it.
The maker then takes hours, if not days, weeks or months to create that gift. This is time out of their day that they have spent on your gift rather than socialising or doing something else important to them.
So imagine the disappointment when comments come your way that a handmade gift is a cheap option? Guess what, no more handmade gifts for you, it is cheaper to purchase one, you know, the one made in China.
(PS I have not had these comments lately, this is an old gripe, I just limit who I make handmade items)
Just food for thought. I think it's important to be selective with whom you sew gifts for. That's been my lesson in life.
Happy sewing.
Sandra
Do all people appreciate a hand made gift? I hate to say it, I don't think so.
I know when I have made a gift or have received a gift that is handmade, that a lot of time and effort has gone into that gift.
It starts with the thought process. That person has taken the time to think of you and then think of a gift that would suit who you are. The colours, the tones, there is pleasure in the thoughts of creation.
The maker then takes the time to shop for the materials to create that gift and purchase it.
The maker then takes hours, if not days, weeks or months to create that gift. This is time out of their day that they have spent on your gift rather than socialising or doing something else important to them.
So imagine the disappointment when comments come your way that a handmade gift is a cheap option? Guess what, no more handmade gifts for you, it is cheaper to purchase one, you know, the one made in China.
(PS I have not had these comments lately, this is an old gripe, I just limit who I make handmade items)
Just food for thought. I think it's important to be selective with whom you sew gifts for. That's been my lesson in life.
Happy sewing.
Sandra
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Sandra Loves Sewing: What fabric do you find scary?
Sandra Loves Sewing: What fabric do you find scary?: Well, after tonight, it's one more sleep until we get a two week term break. My thoughts immediately turn to the next sewing pro...
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