Thank you Snazzy&Such

I received the giveaway gift from Snazzy&Such the other day, and I was the 1st winner. Wow.. lucky me.. Surprisingly the parcel was quite big.. Whats inside? I received a tote bag, a fat quarter flowery fabric, a few beads, buttons, a roll of pink ribbon & Australian Homespun magazine.. cool eh??

hah! THis one is not free... I bought it from Snazzy&Such too. Polyfil fiber.. Hmm.. what do I do with this next? You'll see..

This one is a slash cutter.. no plans to make anything out of it yet.. soon, next year I guess... there will be a project in Epal which use this cutter. Its cheaper than Epal. Thats why I bought 'em.. But come to think of it.. I'll missed my PV for this cutter... :(

Lipstick

I got this new lipstick of mine.. NOT! heheh.. no.. no.. no.. this is not a lipstick.. Its my new gadget...

What is this? Some of you might know what this is.. its another type of tailoring chalk.. There are all sorts of tailoring utensils available at stores.. but its all up to you to make use of it..

This chalk is refillable, it has a nozzle at the tip works like the tracing wheel, and the powdered filling will mark on to your fabric when you roll it.

Its practical, easy to remove, no stains at your hand and clean too. But the tracing is only temporary, once you dap on it.. swooosh.. off it goes...

Aaar.. this is what its called - Chaco Liner (white -- is the filling color, it has different colors - pink, blue.. or maybe many more..)

I was thinking if I could use the multi-color blackboard chalks.. just pound it into powder.. and fill it in.. I can even use talcum powder as the white refill..! Oh what a waste of buying the refill.. Never mind... at least I bought this for experiment.. next time I know how to refill it cheap!

Amazing creation by serging machine

I made this frilled tissue box cover yesterday... within a few minutes.. Looks like ordinary sewing techniques, but can you ever imagine that I made it using a serging or overlock machine only??

Believe it or not.... No other machine used... only with my Janome MYLOCK 744D!

This is my baby Janome MyLock744D.. I never thought it can make frills like this?

This is another feature that MyLock744D can do... sewing beads, piping & patchwork... Can your serging machine do this??

Thanks to Epal who organised this beneficial workshop for all VIP members who has bought this serging machine in effort to educate them on the multiple function of this special machine.

Each of us attending the workshop had to bring our own machine. Which I think is good, so that if any problems with your machine.. the tutor can help to have a look..

This is my new friend Mas & me (right).

Other VIP members participating in the workshop.

Full view of my placemat I made from the workshop, made of simple cotton fabric, fusible web, piping tape with string and gold string beads. All made by MyLock744D serging machine...!

Also the fabric pieces are sewn as patchwork design... I hope I can do more with my srap fabric..! Soon... I'll show u..

This is the original sample of tissue box cover

Janome Overlock or serging machine

Where is my finish products?? No updates on my sewing projects yet??

I hope you're not tired of my gadgets yet... Too busy updating my blog with my new assets... until I forgot my update my sewing stuffs...

Ok.. ok.. this would be the last gadget ... (of the month)...

Presenting my new overlock or serging machine by Janome...

Why I love Janome so much..?

You'll have to try it out to feel the difference....

Why I bought this dinasor? Cos I have lots of sewing projects to be done that needs to sew the edging.. I have my old "no brand-made-in-china" serging machine .. but I have problems sewing overlock stitch at the edge which has curves.. And sometimes the stictches are not even or even missed a stitch and most of the time.. my fabric will get stuck easily.... Imagine the headache I went thru with my old overlock machine (too bad I forgot to take a pic of the old dinasor.. sold it already)

Hah.. now with this new overlock machine... I heard it can work wonders.. But I need to explore the functions.. Will keep you updated on what I've made from this machine...

I have 12 "baju kurung" due this week... oh my!

Gadget of the day..

Another interesting accessories that might be usefull when you need to make your own bias binding tape ( in Malay - kun atau tape paiping atau lis). Normally we just buy from the store for satin bias binding or normal cotton one. Now with this bias tape maker, you can make your own bias tape with your own matching material. All you need to do is to cut the fabric you desired , insert it, it will fold for you. Next.. just iron while inserting it... TADA! Done with your D.I.Y bias binding tape!

Opps.. sorry.. the price is way to high for this small lil gadget..hehehe.. Sorry my lips blocked your view..

More gadget go...

I can't resist from not buying things that is a bit exta ordinary... Yeah.. yeah.. I'm a bit wasting up my money.. But I'm not buying for nothing... Its for my own collection and use.. aaahh..

I would never thought of buying these stuff if I were not to use it... A bit pricey.. but good quality products I might say.. Yes... I bought all this from Epal.

Would you buy this magnetic pin holder if you're not a sewing freak?? I don't think so... But it comes handy for careless person like me.. with all the sharp tiny needles laying on your work place.. Very dangerous.. With this magnetic pin holder.. i can just throw the pins on it.. viola!

Now.. what is this for? Double tracing wheel? Normal tracing wheel has only 1 wheel.. This one makes life easier.. Especially when you need to add seam allowances to your pattern.. no need to measure every inch of your pattern.. Just adjust the wheel to the right width.. then run the roller along your pattern piece.. EASY KAN?

What is this now? Its a thread cutter? Oh gosh... why can't you use a scissors or snipper?? (don't ask)

Another madness... my rotary cutter, cutting mat & ruller.. I promise.. I must make tonnes of patchwork & quilts...

Shopping time again

Since time is so precious... I can't seem to find time shopping.. Good thing we had online shopping nowadays.. Just a click away... swooooshh... fly to your doorstep!

Look what I bought this time? I received the Pos Express pack yesterday from Snazzy & Such ! Although there was a bit of delay... blame it on the Postman Pat! Tinn had posted the stuff last week.. Wow! "POS EXPRESS - Dijamin sampai esok"???? Instead, it only turned up yesterday..

Just not my luck..

Well.. as long as I got my stuff.. thats good enuf! Thank you Snazzy & Such ! I'll be a loyal customer of yours.. heeheh..

I bought this bright color Yokey Top (CUTE ISN'T IT?? my fav colors!)... Tailoring shears (wow.. I'm a tailor?).. and 3-in-a-set Bobbin (the 3 white square plastic).

See this top - really comfy cotton it is... Admire her workmanship.. very neat! Thanks Snazzy & Such

Although its time for bed.. I quickly put on this top on to Maya.. for photo session. Mind her boring look.. hehehe.. she hates it when I had my hp cam pointing at her.. and tried to look away..
Yeah.. she's pretending she didn't see me.. concerntrating with her giant book.

Naahhh... time for bed.. Goodnite mama! I had to change her back to her night long-sleeved tshirt.

So.. try visit Snazzy & Such to see her cool sewing stuffs & crafts...!

My new baby has arrive!

Look what I got.. a Pos Laju parcel from.... SHIELA
I know you can read the Read!
I guess this gadget is quite an alien for some people out there... FYI, this is a pleater that makes pleats for smocking embroidery.. What is smocking?? Go google it to find out.

Don't laugh ya.. I don't know how to use this horse yet.. hehehe.. Hah well! You'll see the result soon!

Have a nice weekend!

Look what I bought?

I bought this stuff online from Snazzy&Such. Just got 'em this morning air mailed by Pos Express. Very express indeed... Sent on Monday, arrived this morning (Wednesday).

I bought magnetic closure (2 sizes), 6" Big Teeth Zippers and some cute felt embelishment flowers..

Wonder what would my next project be? With this items..

Next job on queue.. (no idea yet)

Zig zag Shear

I bought this shear yesterday.. Quite pricey I must say.. (there goes my RM50 last piece..)

But it trims away all the bits & pieces of your fragile fabric from tearing off.

What inspires me to buy?

I bought a book on children dressmaking techniques written by Rosita Jaafar.

She uses this technique for neat trimmings.

Good idea indeed, since my very-cheap-china-made overlock machine cannot trim curves .. It can only go for straight line..

At least with this shear, safe time from struggling to trim the arm hole... & most important thing is.. more tidy work.

I find this book quite useful, cos it shows visually in pictures, easy to understand for beginners like me.. Price RM 39.90 (WM)