African Print Ankara Dutch Wax Fabric-Peplum Top-McCalls 7356

Fabric: Ankara Dutch Wax (2 different prints)

Pattern: McCalls 7356 View B

Sewing Machine: Bernina Artista 200E

Sewing Skill: Easy to Intermediate 

Sew Again: Maybe, I have quite a few peplum patterns

Recommended: Yes.  Instructions were very easy to follow.  After the first few steps I tossed them aside.

Pattern Alterations: Instead of just doing the usual ol' hem, I created my own bias tape and created my hem with it. I used my Simplicity bias tape maker, I just love that machine.

Biscuit "Puffy" Quilt Completed!!!!

I finally finished the puffy quilt. I had just enough fabric left to make a matching pillow and throw blanket. This was made on my Bernina Artista 200E.

   Quilt Front 

                                              Quilt Back
                                   

Pillow & Blanket

                           Off to Texas this goes!!!!

My New Bernina 1008 Mechanical Sewing Machine

Bernina 1008 Mechanical Machine

I absolutely loooove this machine! I'm so in heaven when I sit down to sew on this machine. It sews smooth through the thickest fabric like denim.  I made a denim tote bag on this machine see post here: Denim Tote Bag. 

It also sews the most beautiful gathers with the gathering/shirring foot. 

The presser feet are quite expensive but I found a set of 10 on eBay for $100.00!  That is cheap considering they can cost $25 to $35 or more per foot! I also bought the extension table to go with.  I haven't used my other machines since I got this one last month.  I feel bad lol!! 

The Bernina 1008 is a great machine for beginners as well as advanced sewers.

Now to add the Bernina Artista 200E or the 630E to my collection.  I would also like to grab a Bernina 1130 or 1230!!!

More information on this machine here: BERNINA 1008