I was just about to give an update on coat when I received some good news. I was notified by my Girl
Mad14kt (who just started a new sewing blog) of an Ebay auction for a Velvaboard & Clapper combo just a couple of days ago. Well I've been wanting a Velvaboard FOREVER and it's been on my
Christmas list since 2009 when I began my blog. They're not even made by June Tailor anymore (I know because I called the company myself). The next best thing would be a Needleboard but I really didn't want to shell out the $70 or so bucks for it. I know in truth that you don't have to have a Velvaboard or Needleboard when sewing with napped fabric. You can easily use a towel or a big piece of the fabric you're working with to iron onto. Well I love to collect gadgets so not having one was out of the question. The only real question was "where was I going to get one"?
Well I bid on the auction and WON!!!! Yayyy!!! Two years later and I finally score a Velvaboard. As a bonus the Velvaboard was being sold with a "Talon" brand point presser & clapper. I already own a point presser & clapper but heck, I could put another one to use. So for $20 and $6 expedited shipping I was able to get both items. What a deal! So although I'm a few days behind on finishing my January coat (I'll explain in my next post) I'm SO happy that I finally won a Velvaboard. Thanks sooooo much Mad14kt for the heads up!!! Now I can hopefully proceed with plans to sew some corduroy pants before it get's warm.
I'm super excited and hopefully it will come before my Birthday on next week (the 9th). So I've dwindled my Christmas list down--4 down 3 to go. I plan to place an order for my clothing labels this week and pick up the draping tape within the next month or so--no rush on that. That leaves a custom dressform from Andy's of NYC and a Coverstitch machine (my bonus item not listed). We'll see what happens...... the year is very young.
Yay on winning the bid. I've been looking at two coverstitch machines (Janome 1000CPX and Brother 2340CV). I like them both and I plan to purchase one this year. I need to order my clothing labels too. Last year, I came up with a design but I got distracted my sewing :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Day! So glad the bid worked out for you!
ReplyDeletewell I'm happy you finally got your velvaboard
ReplyDeletegood for you!
Woo hoo! Don't you just love it when a plan works out? Love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win. And I LOVE!! your top and pants in the previous post. You look fabulous, so put together.
ReplyDeleteAwesome score!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your score! I love gadgets too. Cant wait to see your cords. I want to also make the Jalie pattern but in jeans. Everyone seems to love the pattern. You'll love the coverstitch cause you (and ME) love knits and I love mine!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finding the board! Looking forward to seeing your coat and pants. :-)
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Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteOoo, good for you! Go play the lottery now. LOL. Can't wait to see what you make using the new equipment.
ReplyDeleteIt's always exciting to get a bargain, well done!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your bid worked out. Great idea having a list of "wish-for" tools to acquire over the year.
ReplyDeleteGirl, I am so happy you won!!! I was PRAYING to that you won!!! Your patience paid off. I look forward to seeing your cords :)
ReplyDeleteVictoria,
ReplyDeleteI have two packages of draping tape~ I kept on for myself and I planned to giveway the other package as a contest prize on my website. The package comes from PGM, 5 rolls ( different colors) each roll is about 1/8" wide with lots of tape on each~ not sure of the exact amount. Contact me and give me your mailing address and it's yours.... sewmuchtalent@yahoo.com
Congratulations Victoria! That Christmas is shrinking!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the ebay win. I enjoy ebay.... You find some great notions.
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