Meet the latest addition to my sewing room.. my new (old) Pfaff Synchromatic 1215!
In my 3(ish) years of sewing, I've finally made the jump from my first machine - a starter machine but a hardy one, the Brother CE4000 - to this all-metal, refurbished Pfaff 1215, made in the 1980s (or late 70s.. need to check out its manufacture date). It has taken some getting used to (its motor is so powerful and I'm not used to all this metal, or not having to adjust tension so much.. good stuff but some bad too, like thread breaking and funny bobbin problems) and dresses take twice as long to sew while I get the hang of it, but it's worth it. I feel like giving him a name but I'll probably forget the name like I did when I named all my cars in high school, so he'll just be my Pfaff 1215 (a male of course).
Which leads to my bit of news - I'm officially a day job quitter. Just this past week, I put in my two weeks notice at American Apparel, which means no part-time job funds. I've been thinking and praying about this decision for awhile and ultimately decided that it would be the best thing for my shop - total time dedicated to making my clothing line and updating the online shop with vintage (which restarts on Monday, by the way!). I'm heading into my last week of work soon, which kind of bums me out since I'll miss the girls there a lot.. but it also makes me really excited. I'm taking a leap into doing what I really love, full time. And the pressure to afford to do what I love - to help support Neil and I from this venture alone, with no more part-time wages to fall back on - will hopefully drive me even further.
I appreciate all prayers and well wishes you might have - and thank you so much for your continued support! Without this blog and the encouragement I receive from you, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing.
Right now, I'm working on the scrapbook board for my spring/summer 2012 designs and stocking up on fabrics (some 1930s-40s vintage print fabric, happily).. I'll share them soon! And Sewing Saturday tomorrow. Happy weekend!
20 comments:
Lots of luck on your new adventures! Your new machine is so cute!
Congrats!! Really brave of you and I'm sure you're going to have much success doing what you love.
What a beautiful sewing machine! I love the photo, too...it's very dreamy.
Good luck with quitting your job and applying for NFW - I know you'll do well!
Best wishes Lauren!
Congratulation on committing to your art full time. I now what a scary and exciting transition that can be and I wish you all the best!
Your new sewing machine is so (sew) pretty. Mine (a Kenmore) is from the late '70s as well. It was my mom's college graduation present. She taught me to sew on it when I was little and then turned over custody to me when she traded up a few years back. It's got some kinks but I love the thing.
I'm REALLY excited for you. I believe in you!
How exciting! Congratulations! This sounds like such a dream come true! Some prayers will be coming your way on this new venture!
Love your new sewing machine! I purchased an all metal singer sewing machine about 4 years ago, and I couldn't imagine sewing on anything else. It can handle a heavy work load, and sew anything.
Congrats on going full-time with your shop! I wish you lots of success! I work on my shop full-time too, and even though I miss the part-time income, I know that it's for the best, and if I took on a new part-time job, my business would suffer.
So excited for you! Best wishes! :D
good luck on everything and what a lovely sewing machine. it's gorg.
Best of luck Lauren! You're so talented I'm sure lots of lovely things will come your way xXx
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Lauren, this is so exciting! Wishing you so much luck with everything. It's amazing that you are following your passions!
this is so exciting! congrats on your new endeavor - i know you'll do well and i'm so glad to hear about another person pursuing their passion. best of luck little lady!
This is soooooooooo exciting:) I'm sure you will make a success of it all, and although I'm sure you will have moments of panic make sure you make time to enjoy it!
Jess x
Crossing my fingers for you that you'll achieve anything you're hoping for. Good luck, Lauren. x
Yes! How exciting! I love your shop and collections and I know you will be a success, I cant wait to see your progress! xo.
Best of luck! Very excited to see your shop grow xx
Good luck! Such an exciting time, I hope you get to accomplish everything your dream of. I look forward to seeing all your creations
I'm sure you will do great! You have a wonderful sense of this industry. Wishing you many blessings along this journey!
Best of luck, lovely lady...
what a brave soul! best of luck. so exciting!
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