Hello, I’m new here

[Seaview]

 Hi, I’ve been a member for a few weeks and thought it’s about time I said ‘hello’.

My sewing journey started a couple of summers ago when I visited Liberty’s London and bought some Tana lawn in their sale.  At that stage I knew I wanted to learn to garment sew but had never sewn any garments before.  To be honest I’d only previously made a couple of blinds and a pair of curtains many years ago.

Not long after the fabric purchase Christmas and my birthday came along and I was fortunate to get a Bernina 350 sewing machine.  Well, the machine was untouched for months as I had no idea where to start with pattern purchasing and using my machine etc.  That didn’t last too long as I am now on a pattern buying ban and I have made friends with my machine.

I finally started my garment sewing journey shortly after our first lockdown last year when I made an Ogden Cami with my Liberty fabric.  Fortunately, a few weeks before lockdown I’d had a lesson on how to use my sewing machine in the shop where I bought it from.  I now have a healthy stash and some wearable garments.  However, I still have a lot to learn and would really like to attend a class on pattern adjusting to get a better fit as soon as classes start up again.

Bye for now ..........

[UttaRetch]

Welcome to the Forum.  We were all beginners once and there is hundreds' of years of experience here and willing helpers.

[Marniesews]

Hello and welcome to TSP. 

You've made impressive early choices starting with Liberty fabric and a Bernina. Despite the initial reticence it sounds like you've got a grip on where you are and a good idea of the direction to take to get the best results. It's a life of learning no matter what age you start so it's a hobby/interest/addiction that never stops giving.

[Catllar]

Welcome from me - you sound as if you know where you want to go - we'll help you get there if you shout!

[Silver Rose]

Hello and welcome @Seaview , you have made a good start with your sewing.

[fajita]

Welcome @Seaview 

[Efemera]

Hello there...

[Helen M]

Hello and welcome to TSP!

[Seaview]

Welcome from me - you sound as if you know where you want to go - we'll help you get there if you shout!

Thank you, will bear that in mind!

[charley]

Hello and welcome from me too.

[Kenora]

And a warm welcome from me as well.

[BrendaP]

Welcome to TSP

If you are having problems with fitting a specific item post some photos; there are a few people on here who are excellent at seeing what the problemis.

[Ohsewsimple]

Welcome to TSP.  Good start with a Bernina and Liberty lawn. One of my fave fabrics to work with.  Just behaves so well, resists creasing and washes up wonderfully.

[Tamnymore]

Welcome @Seaview . Liberty fabric is lovely. Glad you have a healthy stash. Some of us have been around so long our stashes are decidedly unhealthy! 

[Lachica]

Welcome. Do you have a sea view from your sewing machine?