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Spending . . .
Pennies instead of Dollars
If you sew, you may have seen
these wonderful extensions
that you can purchase to
custom fit your sewing machine.
One of my best friends just
purchased one for around $300.
Those of you that know me
also know that I'm cheap.
Therefore; my thought was
why can't I build my own?
Not only did I not buy lumber
(all came from Steve's old scrape pile)
this wood was saved from an
old unwanted bookshelf.
I covered it with Pioneer Woman
brand contact paper.
That was my only cost in
this project.
$6.97 at Walmart
I have never done a
contact paper project
without a gummed up mess.
I guess it's not my favorite
thing to work with, but it does
have some very good functions.
In this case it's nice and smooth
so that the fabric glides easily over it.
"And it's pretty" 😊
I hope this inspires you to
try a new project.
Especially if it saves
you some money :)
~~~🌼🍀🌼~~~
Have a wonderful week
and remember to put
God first.
~~~🌼🍀🌼~~~
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
Connie, I'm always impressed by your ability to make things...and they turn out looking great...and, save money too. Your sewing extension is the latest in your creations and it looks so cheery. Just walking into your sewing room must be a joy 💗💗
ReplyDelete( I don't think I've ever applied that adhesive paper without at least one crease forming.)
You are so sweet, thank you. Contact paper is not easy to work with, but does have some great uses. I like lining my kitchen drawer with it, because it's so easy to clean.
ReplyDeleteI really love your beautiful sewing machine extension. You are amazing at building all of the things that you want around the house. Steves scrap pile must be huge! You always find out exactly what you need in it don't you? I always make a mess of contact paper, but you did great! I don't see any creases at all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over to visit my blog, I always enjoy your visits with me.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
I can hardly believe all the things that I've made from Steve's scrap pile in the last four years. Whatever I need seems to be right there. Somebody is looking over me; I think our Lord has a sweet sense of humor.
DeleteConnie, you are amazing! What a wonderful project, and look at the savings you made! I think you should go into production!
ReplyDeleteIf I did that I wouldn't have time to enjoy retirement, LOL.
DeleteI love thrifty alternatives to expensive products. This was genius and it looks to me like your version is much bigger than the expensive one. It looks really nice with the Pioneer Woman contact paper on it. I've always love the look of red and white checks.
ReplyDeleteI really like her red and white checked contact paper. I've also used it in my kitchen to line my drawers.
DeleteI'm impressed! You did great and it really is pretty! Steve would be proud of you for using his scrap this way.
ReplyDeleteHis scrap pile has been such a blessing.
DeleteI am impressed. You are so clever. and that extension is so pretty and useful, besides. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYou are a wonder woman! You are so smart and clever.
ReplyDeleteKay
Clever like a toilet lover, LOL that's what we used to say.
DeleteYou create wonderful things, Connie. Saving pennies is important these days as inflation continues to rise. I'm thinking it would be great to use the lines on the gingham paper to guide fabric.
ReplyDeleteGood idea!
DeleteNo, you are not cheap, you are very capable, clever and thrifty! You did a great job making that extension table, congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThanks, you're sweet and very encouraging.
DeleteVery good Woodworking skills there Connie- well done- and a good saving of dollars as well. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev, I learned a lot hanging out with Steve in his workshop.
DeleteWow impressive. You said it to me, now I say it to you, You Amaze Me.!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOL Thank you!
Deletegreat use of scrap wood, Connie! well done, thanks for sharing the idea.
ReplyDeleteI just hope that by sharing I can inspire someone else to realize we don't have to always send a lot of money.
DeleteWow! You did a great job with that! It looks great and I love that you repurposed old scraps of wood to create something so useful and helpful. Wonderful! I love the red checked contact paper too! Very bright and cheery! Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, your comment was so kind :)
DeleteYou are amazing! Definitely not cheap. Thrifty and creative is more like it. And your extension is much prettier than the store version, anyway.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a Happy spot to sew all your Quilts. You are so talented.........Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou are so creatively crafty, Connie! I love the way you saw a need, and found a way to make it yourself! That is just amazing! I've often thought it would be nice to have an extension when sewing. You will have so much fun with your new creation! The contact paper looks wonderful on it too - adds such a cheery touch!
ReplyDeleteConnie, your sewing table extension is just amazing! So many times when I need something, I don't even think of making it myself, unless of course it's with fabric (or paper!). I do love woodworking and wish I would take the time to do more of it. I would love an area of woodwork. I still have my scroll saw and a table saw that was Mac's that he never used! How great to have a scrappile to go look through when you need something. I need more shelves and would be nice to have a scrappile to browse through.. and when you make it, you'll have memories of Steve too. A win win situation... the red and white checked paper is just so perfect for your style too! Wish you could come here and build me some shelves! :-) hugs.. Marilyn
ReplyDeleteI would love that, but not sure if I could drive through Portland traffic.
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