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I have had a few accessory feet for my sewing machine and overlocker for over a year now and have never used them.  To be honest its because I have been too scared to lol.  Yep they seemed very scary to me and as I didn’t have much of a lesson from the shop that I purchased the overlocker from (I was told to refer to the pattern I was using, yeah thanks for the help) I just put it in the too hard basket.

So when the fabric challenge came up I thought right it’s time that I used these accessory feet to make my items, really how hard can it be.  Hubby bought the Rotary Even Foot with Rolled Hem and Bias Binding attachments for Mother’s Day 2 years ago and I have only ever used the bias binding.  It makes the job so easy as bias binding is not one of my favs to sew. 

But the gathering foot on my overlocker well I tried it out once or twice and I just could not control the material as it feed through.  Well after a few goes on some scrap material it really wasn’t as scary as I thought. In fact I have been kicking myself for not trying sooner as there has been a few projects that I have completed the hard way lol.

The rolled hem makes for a beautiful finish and sews so much straighter then I think I can.  And the gathering attachment on the overlocker is a lot easier then the big gathering attachment I have for my sewing machine.  My next thing to overcome is shirring!!!!

Pictures 1, 2 and 3 are of the rolled hem attachment and 4, 5 and 6 the gathering attachment for the overlocker.  Sorry for the quality of the photo’s used my phone as my camera just want get that close for some reason.

Do have something that you keep putting off?

Jennifer xx

In January I joined the Little Starfish fabric challenge where the owner Deb post out 2 different yards of fabric and accessories and you have to use them to create something that is WOW factor and people then vote for their favourite creation.  The cost for the challenge is $15 plus postage and you can win a $30 voucher.

I have been playing with ideas in my head for weeks and wanted to try out an idea I had using both fabric and yarn.  And this is what I have come up with:

The sizing is for 6 to 12 months and I just love the fabric that Deb sent out. Would love if you could all vote for me when the entries are up on Little Starfish Fabrics.

Jennifer xx

Stay Tuned!!!!!!!

I know it’s a day late but here are my Monday picks from Made It:

1. Organic Reversible Balloon Cover Ball/Toy from Pearl Tree Designs
2. Pastel Zinnias Comforter from Evergreen Baby
3. Dallas Easter toy plushie amigurumi bunny from Roiseok Creations
4. Handbag Play Mat Colouring in from One Spotty Dog
5. Little Miss Periwinkle Owl from ittybittyindi designs
6. Baby play mat with pockets from In a Beautiful Pea Green Boat
7. Alphabet theme wall art teepee from Joyjoie
8. Kids Fabric Tool Set from Jazzy D
9. Spotty Bug Pram Bumper Taggi Cover from Funky Loops

Happy Shopping

Jennifer xx

I am participating in an online market over at Two Beautiful Girls Facebook page.  The items that I have up for grabs are:

So head on over and checkout this great page and all the other fantastic items up for grabs!!!!

Happy Shopping

Jennifer xx

Thought I would start sharing each Monday items that I have found on Made It and absolutely love.  Here are my picks for today and its all about the Boy:

1. Boys Guitar Apron by Baby Barista
2. Super Hero Cape by My Little Hero
3. Batman Crate Cover by ReCrate
4. Pale Green & Blue Baby Quilt by sewbrubia
5. Rocket Cushion for Boys by La La La Designs
6. Baby Shoes Frayed Owl by Pooki Boo
7. Boys Suspenders and Bow Tie by Mary Bobbin handmade decor
8. Boys Blue Elephants Themed Personalised Canvas by You Name It Creations

So why not support handmade and grab one of these great items for your next birthday, baby shower or christmas gift.

Jennifer xx

I am participating in an online market over at Two Beautiful Girls Facebook page.  The items that I have up for grabs are:

So head on over and checkout this great page and all the other fantastic items up for grabs!!!!

Happy Shopping

Jennifer xx

Wow can’t believe it’s February already and what a beginning to the year.  Hope everyone is recovering from the recent floods in Qld and the fires in the other states.

If you haven’t found me there yet, I am now on ETSY too! I am currently working on new stock to replenish the stores and I’m also currently looking into market stalls around my area.

I am also taking part in the Little Starfish fabric challenge so keep an eye out and please vote for me lol!!!!

You can now follow me on Instagram as I have updated my phone yeah!  And so my wall posts don’t go astray in your newsfeeds, why not signup for me newsletter which will let you know of anything new happening or stock that has been put up in the stores.  I promise not to spam your email.

I would also love some guest posts so pop me an email and I will send you the details.  Thank you for supporting Bits & Bobs over the last 2 years and I look forward to providing you with lots more goodies throughout the year.

Always

Jennifer xx

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Bits & Bobs will be closing for the Xmas holidays early as my Miss G is starting Prep next year and I would like to spend so much needed family time with her and the rest of the family before she goes to school.

I have lots of ideas I have been working on and I look forward to sharing them with you in 2013.

Also I will be holding more market stalls in the Brisbane area to make my items more available and get Bits & Bobs name out there a lot more.

So don’t forget to sign up to my newsletter that will keep you updated as to what is coming up and where you will be able to find me.

There is a 15% off sale over at the Made It store until I close on November 15th.

So stay tuned……….

Jennifer xx