I finally conquered my fear! I think!!!!!

[suban]

Well I've finally bit the bullet!

After 40 years I've finally got round to using a sewing machine!!!!! After using ones at school I hated using a machine. I couldn't control the speed! It shot away from me. Same using Mam's old Singer machine. Well 12 years ago she traded that in for a Janome XC33 and she only used it twice cos she hated it!!! Well sorry Mam, today I got it out - minus the distructions - and eventually got it working! It has 30 different stitches including the lock off stitch and some different feet including a button hole one. Also a MEM - whatever that is!!!!! It's cute, dinky, and is now sitting proudly on its own little table in the bedroom. So I can sit on the side of the bed and use it with wonderful natural light.

So this morning I did a cushion cover, and am now doing a pair of curtains - I know they're not perfect, but as they won't really be on public display I don't care. I made them and I love them. So now I've just got 2 huge RUBs of fabrics to work through. Also it's not putting a strain on my wrist, so I can craft, watch TV and enjoy myself. WOOHOO!!!!! :clapping:

[Truly]

Well done Suban!!! I hope you have loads of fun using the machine - and I'm sure that your curtains and covers are beautiful hun xxxx

[suban]

Thanks Truly but got the awful feeling the side seams look like a dog's hind leg -as a certain mother would have "kindly" put it! :)

[kaz]

Ah well done Suban. Hope you have many hours of fun with the machine.

[JanTheNan]

Perhaps MEM is Memory Susan?

[Kate's Cards]

Don't sew Timmy's tail now will you!!! Bet the curtains and cushion are much nicer than the dogs dinner I'd have made! xx

[Waterlily]

Well done suban, enjoy.

[Jacksmissis]

Lovely Suban, Mum would be so chuffed you're having a go!

[Deefersmum]

I'm sure you are doing better than you think - it's all a matter of practising (as with most things - if you know what I mean!).

[Granny Penny]

Getting started is often the most difficult thing. I love sewing but still look at it for a while before I can get going and I would definitely find curtains challenging. Dog's hind leg - you can still love the dog and I bet you are doing better then you think you are.

The more who get into sewing the better!