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Too hot to knit, so I upcycled one of my dad's shirts (he died in 2011).
I got a new sewing machine in March and need to keep the user's manual close, as the brand is not the one I have been using since 1980. So I push the wrong buttons now and again. But today all went well.
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Nice shirt. You will think of your dad every time it is worn.
What kind of machine do you have?
What kind of machine do you have?
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I got a Bernina 470 QE. As I have a great number of extra feet for my Husqvarna Ruby, I us them both at times - which is not the ideal way to get used to a new one.
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great recycling, and how wonderful to reuse the shirt with memories. Compliments and hugs )))
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I had been saving it for a memory quilt, with a couple of others. But I think I have enough left for that purpose.
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graceandham
11 Aug 2020
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Looks great, fresh and new!
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Thanks. The shirt was fairly new and a bit of starch made sewing it quite easy. Added the green accent and wonder if I'd add a small bow at the top of the pleat in the same colour.
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Very nice! You are so clever and talented.
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Thank you.
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Very nice job on the recycled top. Happy Stitching :-)
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Thank you.
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Great re-cycle or up-cycle! I love the green cuffs, but of course I like greens. The top looks so cool and you're right. If it's hot you sure don't want to fool with yarn. I get hot quilting even though the ac is on. When you have part of it on your lap and you're working...whew! Will this go in with your other charitable items?
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Yes, it will, no little ones in the family. Oldest grands are 17, youngest 10. This is a European size 80, or about right for a twelve months old.
I love blues most, green comes a good second. But there's quite a bit of yellow and red in my stash as well.
I love blues most, green comes a good second. But there's quite a bit of yellow and red in my stash as well.
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crafter2243
12 Aug 2020
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Love it. It' like wrapping yourselves in his arms. Congratulation on your new machine. It made me smile because every time I switch to my little portable I am looking for buttons she does not have. Pretty soon you will not need the manual next to you.
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My small one was taken by my elder daughter. As it was also a Viking one it was not that different and I could use all feet on that one as well.
Now I just have to think before I push a button. It makes fantastic button holes in no time at all. And it did a great job quilting.
Now I just have to think before I push a button. It makes fantastic button holes in no time at all. And it did a great job quilting.
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Fantastic job Martine! Such a great idea recycling Dad's shirt and you will always think of him when you wear it. Love Chris
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It won't fit me, it is a size 80 cm, not years that would a bit too small too :) I am glad it looks so pretty and I have some material left for a memory quilt should I like to make one.
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asterixsew
12 Aug 2020
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Martine this is lovely. Well done on using one of your late fathers shirts. Mens shirts really do turn into some great pieces of work. Keep enjoying your new machine
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Very cute. Great upcycle idea. Hugs. Nan
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Thank you. Shirts I great for recycling. It is usually just the collar and the cuffs (specially at the side a watch is worn) that show some wear and tear.
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That is adorable! It's so cool looking. You are so clever, you will have that new machine doing your bidding in no time.
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Thanks. I will, I'll just have to use more functions than just seams and buttonholes.
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kustomkuddle
12 Aug 2020
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What a wonderful way to recycle the shirt. I think you have mastered the new machine. Beautiful work.
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Thank you.
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Nice, looks cool and lovely.
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Thank you.
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That's a lovely shirt. You have matched the stripes beautifully. Somebody will be happy to wear it.
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thanks Lidia. I always try hard to get stripes or (even harder) plaids right. Hugs, Martine
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Love it Martine, especially the touch of color for the sleeves. A beautiful job!
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Thank you, Lilian.