Ouch! Seamstress Down!!!

[southernbelle04]

Well I've had my first sewing injury! I'm having to type only with my left hand. I cut out the fabric for my next project this afternoon. I was pressing everything with my iron when it happened....

Somehow the iron slipped and I caught the entire hot plate (by accident mind you) with the palm side of my right hand! I literally started crying! My hand feels like it is on fire. I've been icing it on and off all evening. I have burn cream that I'm applying and I pray it gets better. I want to sew!!!

[jadabug]

Oh my Aymee are you sure you don't need to go have that checked out I can imagine the pain you are in I hope it heals fast!! {{hugs}}

[yorkiemini]

Sewing can be hazardous. Have you gotten your finger with the needle yet? . Hang in, and heal quickly, then keep up the good sewing job - KS deserves to be the Yorkie Fashion Queen and needs you back in creative mode!

[southernbelle04]

Thanks guys! I think it's going to be ok. I think it is only a minor burn, but it still burns like all get out! I've been doing 15 minutes on/off with ice packs. The burning sensation is getting milder, but it still is enough to drive me nuts! I hope the burning is gone tomorrow. I'm putting this special no scar burn cream on there that has moisturizers in it. I had the iron on medium low, thank goodness I didn't have it on high!!!

And yes...I've already poked myself several times with the needle! Y'all didn't tell me this sewing was so hazardous!

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by southernbelle04

Well I've had my first sewing injury! I'm having to type only with my left hand. I cut out the fabric for my next project this afternoon. I was pressing everything with my iron when it happened....

Somehow the iron slipped and I caught the entire hot plate (by accident mind you) with the palm side of my right hand! I literally started crying! My hand feels like it is on fire. I've been icing it on and off all evening. I have burn cream that I'm applying and I pray it gets better. I want to sew!!!

We must be related cuz strangely I did the exact same thing a last month (I wasn't sewing though)...and OUCHHHHHHH - I cried too, infact I cringed reading this....I will tell you that I filled up a bowl of water put 2 ice trays in it and let it soak for 15 mins and out 15 mins - for about 2 hours IT WORKS..I didn't get a horrid painful blister, it was burned and red but hard almost like scaley..no blister...good luck and sorry your having one of my nights...

p.s. I cracked up when I read title of thread!!

[carmen in nj]

OH, my god girl you are not allow to get hurt, so sorry, I sewed thru my finger once.. and it hurt A LOT... be careful and take care of that hand..
you will be like new in not time...
hugs,

[joann1166]

I'm so sorry Aymee that you are hurt...but you do it all for KS to be beautiful! Oh the wonder worlds of our yorkies and the things we do for them! LOL

[JJSMOM]

aloe, it will cool it faster and heal it faster, you'll have to learn to sew with your other hand, like all of us crafty, sewing people. that way no matter what you do you can still operate the sewing machine.

[My lil friend]

Your local pharmacy should carry burn cream. It has zinc in it and will help your skin heal.

[kjc]

Oh no! I agree, submerging your hand in a bowl of iced cold water will work better.... I poured boiling water straight from the tea kettle over my hand once... I slept with my hand in the bowl all that night... very painful.

I try to think what I'll do the next time my iron takes a dive...scared to death it may fall on one of my cats or dogs, so I'm planning on grabbing the cord, just to keep it from hitting the floor or anything too hard.

Hope you feel better soon...

[maggiesmom_2007]

Aymee, I heard the craziest remedy for a burn. Use egg whites every day.

[southernbelle04]

Hey guys! Thanks for all of your advice and well wishes! I am about to go and get a bowl of ice water. My hand is already much better just icing it on and off all evening. I am up super late, but just can't sleep. KS has been consoling me all night. It is amazing how these little guys can read us and know when to comfort us. She has made me feel much better. I am hoping the sewing can continue tomorrow.

[Connie]

You poor girl! Burns are so terribly painful. I hope the bowl of ice water helps keep the pain down. There is a burn salve that works well, but it's a prescription. Get well wishes to you. Tonight when I was sewing, I stabbed my finger with the seam ripper. It hurt, but not near the hurt you're having to endure. Hugs to you.

[Danirenae]

Oh gosh! I hope you feel better soon Aymee! I spoke too early when I told DH that I hadn't hurt myself. I purchased some very, very sharp scissors the other day. Well.....word to the wise.....don't cut fabric on your bed, and realizing the sharpness of the scissors is a must. Not only did I slice my finger, but I cut a hole in our comforter. Just gives me an excuse to redecorate!

[rubymoon2072]

oh boy i hope your feeling better today aymee. lets say my sewing went really bad!! haha. i had to start over three times. i think i finally understand the pattern and how to put it together....well see going back to it tonight. =*(()) hope you recover soon!!