bend the rules sewing

I finally had some time to play with my new toy. I picked some fabric from my stash and whipped up an apron. I followed the “pattern” for a vintage apron in Amy Karol’s Bend-the-Rules Sewing.

The no-foot-pedal thing was freaky at first. I felt off-balance and rushed. And then I realized that I was trying too hard — that this machine doesn’t need as much guidance as my old one. Once I realized that and relaxed, it got easier. I don’t know if I will stick with the no pedal configuration but it is interesting.

Here is D. modeling the final product:

I like the pocket best:

Tagged as: angry chicken, bend the rules sewing, no foot pedal, sewing, sewing machine

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