Hi Dave from Leicester UK

[foggydave]

Hi I have been sewing for about 5 years mainly making kites, kite bags. re-usable face masks etc and am now the family 'go to' guy for all things sewing. I am thinking of making some clothing from scratch.

[Ohsewsimple]

Welcome to the forum.  I think most folks that sew got into the mask making thing!   
I’m sure you’ll find it’s of help on here.

[foggydave]

I have made dozens of the things. I am an engineer so made metal templates for different sizes and use a rotary cutter. It seems cutting the fabric accurately is key.

[Ploshkin]

Welcome @foggydave we're ready and waiting to answer your questions and corrupt you 

[Greybird]

Hello and welcome!

[fajita]

Welcome @foggydave 

[Silver Rose]

Hello @foggydave welcome to TSP.

[foggydave]

Ploshkin I am already corrupted. I do applique on my kites so collect any kite remnants I can find and making kite bags I will not let any clothes/bags/golf club bags go to the tip until all zips, straps, clips and buttons have been removed. Also in my village we have a Loros warehouse/shop a rich source of materials.

[Lilian]

Welcome to TSP @foggydave 

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Hello, good evening, and welcome.

[Catllar]

Hi @foggydave  and welcome to a huge group of enablers!

[charley]

Hello and welcome @foggydave

[Lachica]

Welcome @foggydave ion you'll have several machines & a stash.

[Kenora]

Welcome from me too. What's a Loros shop?

[Surest1tch]

Hi Dave, welcome from me too