So, I was trying to finish up one last vacation top tonight and things just weren’t going my way. I’m not 100% happy with the alterations I made to the pattern – in spite of the down-and-dirty muslin I whipped up on Sunday. Then my coverstitch machine started acting up. I did figure out what the problem was – the needle thread wrapped around a spring at the back of the machine. I fix that, manage a few stitches and the looper thread breaks. And breaks again. And again. Sheesh! I think it’s the Maxilock thread. Of course, all of this happens while I am trying to stitch the sleeve hem in the round, on a flat-bed machine!
Here’s my sewing contribution for today: another vintage pattern I purchased on Etsy today. I am always looking for casual tops that are a little different. At first glance, this doesn’t look all that special but check out the shapes of the pattern pieces! Yes, they actually have shape. 
I don’t think I’ll get any more sewing done this week as there’s still so much to do before I go away. I know what I need to do to fix the pattern I was working on tonight so I may try to squeeze that in while it’s still fresh in my mind. I tell you, it is going to kill me to be away from my sewing machines!
I like this top a lot, but why don’t the illustrated models have long Farrah dos? It’d be perfect then.
That’s funny, I was thinking the same thing! Those pants are soooo Charlie’s Angels. I should look through my 1970s patterns and see how many models have Farrah hair.
Cute top. Good luck with that. I don’t like to be away from my machine either.
I thought I was the only person that wanted to take a sewing machine on vacation! Grin!
Oh I love this top! Great find!
I saw your blog on the web. Could you give me a push in the right direction? I have a Singer sewing machine Stylist zig-zag model 534 that I obtained from my mothers estate. It is about +/- 30-years old and probably used no more than a half-dozen times. It has been stored about that long as well. I am finally getting around to disposing of it but haven’t a clue as to even its approximate value. If I have a ballpark figure I can list it on eBay. Could you give me a clue?
Many thanks,
Jack Foster
Palm Springs, CA
760) 861-1052
PS: Have some great pictures but don’t seem to be able to attach them here. Hmmm, give me a clue and I’ll pass them on. They are eye poppers.
Well, Jack, that model, while a good sewing machine, is not particularly valuable. It’s a good machine just not sought after like the older models. Factor in the cost of having it serviced (which it will need after sitting for so long) and I doubt you’d get more than $50 for it, probably much less esp. if you factor in shipping costs. I’d sell it at a yard sale, donate it to charity or give it to someone who wants to learn to sew.
Gigi, sorry for the delay in responding. Didn’t mean to be rude. I’ve been out of town. Thanks for your advise. I have located a lady who has little but love to sew. Next week I’ll get the Singer to her. Thats for the guidance. Mucho hugs and Merry Christmas.
Jack