This is a post to share my joy with you all and to introduce you to my new partner at the studio! For a long time I had been dealing with my sewing issues either on my own in an amateurish but heartful way or by asking the help of professionals that either didn't quite match my standards or just costed me way too much money. After a lot of thought I decided to get some help and after some even more thought I found the perfect match. It took about a month for this beauty to arrive to Greece, but a few weeks ago I welcomed her to our place.
Oh, this moment of unboxing!
Ladies and gentlemen, this is Juki TL-2300 Sumato, my first ever sewing machine. She is one of the simplest machines. Straight-stitch sewing, semi-professional, heavy duty but portable. Since my space is very small and I deal with many projects at the same time and not all of them are fabric related, that was really important for me. She uses industrial needles and can sew from lightweight to thick fabrics and leather.
I am not sure if it is clear already, but I love my Juki!
The first project to start knowing each other was curtains for the studio. Under the benches, as you can see at the background, I store all my equipment for natural dyeing and candle making and although I like having everything on hand, I also appreciate the clear look of having it all hidden behind the curtains and at the same time still on hand.
I wish I knew exactly what I was doing, haha! Truth is that I made a lot of mistakes, most of them saved by the professional stitching of Juki.
Ripping the fabric in pieces as in the image above is veeery satisfying! A bit stressful the first time you do it, but soooo good :)
I spent a lot of time measuring, only to find out later that there was an easier way :) And everyone that sews knows that the way I put my pins is absolutely wrong. I know that now and I am learning so much every time. Videos at internet help, this community here helps and I am very lucky to have a friend that is willing to give me some lessons and she is a professional so I know I will be learning a lot these following weeks.
The reason I didn't have a sewing machine till recently is because I believe that we shouldn't do everything on our own and working with someone as a team is beautiful. But being able to undertake a project from scratch to the end is beautiful as well and gives you so much more freedom. Not to mention all the clothes I have already mended :)
But like all things it takes time!
Anyway, that was a great practice and the result was very satisfying. Can't wait for the place to be ready and to show it to you! The whole studio looks so much in order now and when your space is clear and calm, definitely helps you work better, at least in my case, although I tend to chaos more than I would like to admit :)
Happy crafting everyone and thanks so much for reading :)
If you would like to know more about me this is my introduction post.
How exciting! I can feel your elation at your new studio partner lol. I sense alot of new creations rolling out in the near future! Your curtain project looks beautiful and guess what?....I put my pins in the same way LOL
Hahaha! Maybe it's a weavers' thing 😁
Thanks so much for the lovely message! I hope beautiful things will come out of this new collaboration :) And I hope you are being creative as well, would love to see more from you whenever you feel like sharing!
congratulations on your new partner :3 it is a very beautiful machine, I didn't know they came in a mobile format, in Argentina they only sell them prepared for industrial sewing with a motor and a table, they take up a lot of space, but this one looks super practical .I like your curtains :3 you did a good job.
Thanks so much for your feedback! I love the fact that it is portable, makes things easier around the studio and it costs way less than an industrial one. And thanks for the encouragement :)
Congratulations on getting your new sewing partner😅 she looks gorgeous!/and I'm sure would be a lot of help as it has already started doing just that.
I'm also saving to get myself one hopefully soon too, an industrial straight sewing machine, it's so expensive where I'm located, but I'm not giving up.
My manual helps a lot, just needs that assistance and my kneel has started to hurt a lot these days from pedaling.
You are so right about this, very satisfying indeed.
Congrats once again and happy sewing!
Thanks sooo much! I wish that you will get the one you want soon!
Prices are super high unfortunately... That was also a reason for taking this specific and not an industrial one, plus the fact that I love that it's portable :)
I hope your knee will get better soon! Happy sewing to you as well, I can see you are making some gorgeous pieces!
Wow, so lucky to have one, congratulations dear for having a new sewing partner, lol💗💗💗💗 I'm sure it will gives you a lot of help as she have already started, is good to have new, she's so beautiful and gorgeous, congratulations once again
Thank you so much for your beautiful message! As you say, she is already the best helper I could ask for :) Indeed lucky and very grateful! Wish you all the best!
Juki is so pretty
Awww congratulations on your new sewing machine
I’m so excited and emotional as if it’s mine
I can’t wait to see the things you’ll make with it
Thanks so much for your kind feedback! I can't wait to see what we are going to make with this pretty girl :)
You’re welcome
Felicitaciones por este logro, se que es importante tener un compañero como tu maquina, espero hagas muchos proyectos de costura que te levanten el animo, abrazos.
Muchas gracias! Ahora entiendo cuanto importante es, siempre necesitaba ayudo para terminar mis proyectos y ahora me siento tan libre y muy feliz :)
I'm so happy you and Juki are getting along, haha! I love sewing, but I'm not a professional--even when I made a living from sewing for a couple of years, making kung-fu kimonos and other sportswear items. Everything was done rudimentarily and although the result was good and I had many customers, my work would've been much easier if I had received professional training to take advantage of all the functions of my sewing machine; there are always a lot of them, even for simple models like Juki. I hope you get the most out of it.
I like the curtains a lot and hope to see your studio soon ❤️
Thanks so much dear @marlyncabrera! I don't think I will ever be a professional, but learning some tricks as you say can save you from a lot of work or mistakes and can definitely make things look more professional :)
How interesting that you were making a living from sewing special sportswear, I hadn't imagined that when I was reading your amazing recipes :)
You're so kind! I'm thrilled that you like some of my recipe posts. I've made a living in a variety of ways, fortunately none involving stunts, haha.
Have a great week ahead!
Haha, fortunately me neither... yet :)
You too, have a lovely week ahead! On my way to read about (ancient greek) pancakes 😁
Hahaha 😂
They came out really nicely! Love the color!
Thanks so much dear @goldenoakfarm! So glad you mentioned the color, I love it, too. It's cotton in its natural color and gives such a calming look :)
I'm glad you are happy. Your first sewing machine!!! Lots of projects will come out of that new friend. The curtains look great and serve their purpose perfectly. I loved the fabric you used, it looks like a raw canvas, is it?
Your friend JUKI is a very good investment, you won't regret it. Hugs.
Thanks sooo much! Really happy I could make this step!
The fabric is cabote, could also be used as canvas amongst other things. You have a good eye on spotting things :) It's raw cotton that has not been bleached, so I use it a lot for my natural dyeing projects (the more natural the fabric, the better it bonds with the color) and I love the natural look it has, I find it calming :)
It has a beautiful color, and I imagine it would be great for your dyeing projects. The result must be spectacular. I look forward to great work with your new friend. Much success and lots of fun. 🤗
Thanks so much! Hopefully I will start sharing some dyeing projects soon :) I don't know if they are spectacular, but it is an interesting process :)
😋 Wow... you must be like a little girl with the new toy.
Say Hello to Juki. 😁
Haha, yes, I am excited!!! Oh, I wish I had received such a toy as a young girl :)
Juki sends her regards, while she is trying to show me the right way to do things and I don't seem to get it :)
It is a transitional adaptation process of getting to know each other 😅.
I guess so 😁
Keep us updated on progress ;)
Oh, I will!!! Thanks so much @nanixxx !
that comment about connect, pleasure and happiness was going here! 😁 bye
@traisto, it's fun and very enjoyable for me to connect with people and learn through their posts. It was a joy to know that you got Juki, your first sewing machine. The true is it makes me happy the happiness of others. 🤗
Have a nice day both of you! or all four of you! The family has grown. 😂
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Thank you!!! You toο, have a lovely day!
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This looks great! I just showed it to my mother, she said it is a great partner :) (She is an expert in this, while I am totally incapable of using it)
Please post more often :)
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Thanks so much for your feedback and your mother's as well :)
I really really want to post more often, I hope I can make it some day soon!
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