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Current Projects / Re: Ideas for scrap quilt designs
« on: February 16, 2024, 14:09:00 PM »
When I made 2 scrap quilts last year, I chose 1     
x 12" block and 2 different  9" blocks for the darker quilt and 1 x 12" block and 2 different 8" blocks for the pale one. This meant that I could cut my dark scraps into 7 ¹/² " squares to be further cut for   the patches for both the 12" & 9" block. The lighter scraps were all cut into 6" squares for both the 12" & 8" blocks. The completed blocks were then placed together with orphan patches filling any gaps.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Bills New Machine
« on: February 15, 2024, 10:12:06 AM »

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Sewing Machines / Re: Bills New Machine
« on: February 14, 2024, 10:49:32 AM »
@Bill WHY on earth are you sewing 18 layers of denim fabric, this is not the way to go, you'll end up breaking it if you're not careful  :scream:

I'm not sure that there's a machine yet made that would be able to meet, and beat, the challenge that is Bill :[

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I made 2 last year, so am currently trying to repopulate my scraps box.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: February 06, 2024, 17:10:13 PM »
I started playing around with an idea to use up a charm pack of Japanese style designs, then DS and his GF arrived. .. they've taken some of his stuff that's been in the attic for ages  :dance: and devoured a good chunk of the carrot cake that had just come out of the oven. I didn't actually get a stitch sewn  :boohoo:

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 04, 2024, 14:38:43 PM »
Mine's the CV3550, and I've only ever used it on knits, the only thing I found is necessary is that I tack up the hens with the tacking about 3/8” away from the intended hemming line. That, and cautious tweaking of the looper fine adjustment lever is all I've needed to do .

It should come with:
Bent nose tweasers, small hexagon ended screwdriver to change the needles, thread nets, small brush etc as in photo.
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 The only other thing I've bought is a book that I've found really useful.
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 04, 2024, 12:52:21 PM »
I've had the 5 thread version of this machine for a few years now and had no problems with it at all. I went out to buy a Janome one, but the Brother came with the clear foot, (optional extra for Janome) and uses standard sewing machine needles, ( the Janome uses 'overlocker' needles) so I was persuaded.

As for not being used much in 2 years, it may be that the original owner hasn't sewn as much jersey/stretch fabric as she'd envisaged that she would.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Help me with my Singer 14u12a
« on: January 28, 2024, 08:22:09 AM »
Do you have the manual for the machine? If not it's available on manuals.co.uk, pages 10/11 tell you how to set up the tension for both needle and loopers.

I just searched for Singer 14u12 manual.

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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Recommended online fabric shops
« on: January 25, 2024, 13:37:10 PM »
Thanks to @Morgan for reminding me of Little Legs Fabrics at Scorton. I visited yesterday afternoon as it's not to far away from home.
It's speciality is jersey fabric, various weights, plain and printed, not just child-friendly designs, AND you can get your pdf patterns printed at A0 size for £2 per sheet. I'm not sure of their postage prices/service but the ladies were friendly and helpful and there's a choice of 3 tearooms, 2 garden centres to visit within a mile or so. I did leave with a length, or 4 of jersey but plenty left for another week.

https://www.littlelegsfabrics.co.uk/

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 24, 2024, 12:01:13 PM »
I'll be on a fabric shop expedition this afternoon, DH has his AAA scan at a clinic in the general direction so, as I'm driving, we'll head a little further north in pursuit of fabric   :devil:

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 23, 2024, 15:49:07 PM »
I've been painting a piece of bondaweb - perhaps inspiration will strike when it's finally dried  ::thinks::

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I'd sew it by hand, much less noticeable than machine stitching

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 09, 2024, 16:53:14 PM »
I've been coverstitching hems on the 4 l/s tops that I made from the jersey bundle from Lamazi fabrics, that DH gave me for my birthday. They were all pinned, tacked and the sewn and pressed. Now to think about tea...

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Zero Waste Patterns
« on: January 08, 2024, 16:35:31 PM »

I'd like to see how it moves, as well. I would expect it to twist a bit, with wear.

It'd be a devil to adjust to accommodate the extra length that we usually need to the  sleeves, body length.

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Zero Waste Patterns
« on: January 08, 2024, 13:20:51 PM »
I agree @Acorn @So Chic and @Bodgeitandscarper , years ago as a size 8 I'd have been able to wear boxy square-cut items, but now that I'm no longer underweight quite the opposite I need more shape to my clothes.

 Perhaps a better improvement to fabric usage would be for patterns to have more accurate fabric requirements for the unaltered garment. I'm often able to add considerable length to sleeves/leg length/ neck to waist,  I'm 6' tall, without needing to buy extra fabric. Sewists of 'standard' stature must end up with a fair amount of excess fabric for each garment.

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