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Hallo from Mid-Wales

garynortheast

Hallo from Mid-Wales
« on: September 20, 2020, 23:14:35 PM »
Hallo, new member here. I've just acquired a lovely 1940 Singer 28K hand cranked machine from a local charity shop. Spent the last two or three days checking, servicing and oiling it, and it now works beautifully. I've done a couple of rows of stitching on some old sheeting with it, the first time I've ever used a sewing machine, and it wasn't too shabby!

I shall probably be asking lots of questions over the next few weeks as I get to grips with this great old machine.

Gary.

BrendaP

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2020, 23:32:32 PM »
Hi @garynortheast  Welcome to TSP.

Fire away with your questions!
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

fajita

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2020, 23:46:22 PM »
Welcome @garynortheast  :flower: :drink:

Ploshkin

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2020, 07:34:09 AM »
Croeso Gary, there aren't many of us in the Welsh TSP cohort.  We can, of course, be recognised by our woollies, wellies and waterproofs.
There are plenty of people on here waiting to inspire, advjse and tempt you.
Life's too short for ironing.

UttaRetch

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2020, 08:06:58 AM »
Welcome @garynortheast.  There is a small contingent of men on the forum, some more active than others. 

Efemera

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2020, 08:08:28 AM »
Hello there...

Missie

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2020, 09:03:11 AM »
Croeso y TSP, Gary.

Happy sewing, you are joining not only a happy band of sewing peeps, but a slowly increasing group of sewing men on here. 

Greybird

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2020, 09:06:25 AM »
Hello and welcome!

Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2020, 09:19:16 AM »
Welcome from me too.

Has any mentioned we love need to see pics of everything you sew?  0_0

Acorn

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2020, 09:21:59 AM »
Welcome Gary from another of the contingent in the principality.

Croeso Gary, there aren't many of us in the Welsh TSP cohort.  We can, of course, be recognised by our woollies, wellies and waterproofs.

Can't really argue, but today it is already over 20°C and completely windless up this mountain.  Creepy...  ><
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

Silver Rose

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2020, 10:00:44 AM »
Welcome @garynortheast , there are lots of knowledgeable people here to help you on your sewing journey.
Still learning

Kenora

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2020, 10:35:10 AM »
A warm welcome from me too
Minding my P's & Q's in Portreath

Nevis5

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2020, 11:49:49 AM »
Welcome, @garynortheast  from me too  :toast:

Surest1tch

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2020, 11:50:43 AM »
Welcome from me too @garynortheast, it's so nice to see more men joining us. Ask what you like we've got a combined knowledge of probably thousands of years so someone will have the answer you need

Lilian

Re: Hallo from Mid-Wales
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2020, 16:24:30 PM »
Welcome @garynortheast  :vintage: :)
Willing but not always able :)