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Hello from Esme866

Esme866

Hello from Esme866
« on: October 10, 2018, 20:23:36 PM »
Glad to be here to discuss sewing and only those subjects truly close to my heart.

I've been reading for a couple of weeks and the atmosphere seems incredibly supportive.


I've sewn for many decades, but fitting this middle-aged body is proving quite problematic. Yuck pooey!

The support here is inspirational and I hope to help with tutorials once I join as a full member in a few weeks.

The Daks/tunneled waistband has been an eye opener for me. Elastic waist without the 'old fat lady look"!  But like all good things - there's extra work involved.
« Last Edit: October 10, 2018, 20:25:45 PM by Esme866 »

Ploshkin

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2018, 20:32:57 PM »
Welcome Esme.  You'll certainly get plenty of advice and support here and probably be led astray too.
Life's too short for ironing.

ambro0

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2018, 20:34:12 PM »
Welcome @Esme866!!

I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here and I look forward to reading your posts!!
Annette

Bernina Aurora QE440, Bernina 1150MDA Overlocker, Janome Coverpro 1000 CPX, Elna Air Electronic SU

SunnySkies

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2018, 21:43:17 PM »
Welcome @Esme866 ! Lovely people here, and lots of good advice on sewing. Hope you enjoy your time on this site.

fajita

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2018, 22:00:23 PM »
Welcome Esme  :flower: :drink:

Sewingsue

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2018, 22:30:40 PM »
Welcome, Esme
Bernina Aurora 440QE, Brother BC-2500, Singer 99K (1938), Juki MO-654DE overlocker, Silver Viscount 620D overlocker.

Greybird

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2018, 22:32:44 PM »
Hello and welcome from me too!

Pearl

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2018, 05:59:46 AM »
And welcome from me, too.  I'm looking forward to seeing your pics when you are able.   :drink: :cake:

Stitches

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2018, 06:12:00 AM »
Hello and a warm welcome from me

Nevis5

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2018, 06:25:26 AM »
Hello @Esme866  and welcome!   :toast:

Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2018, 07:25:16 AM »
Greetings  :)

Esme866

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2018, 16:49:10 PM »
Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes!  This seems to be a very good community.

Surest1tch

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2018, 18:56:16 PM »
Welcome from me too Esme  :drink:

Sewcycle

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2018, 20:47:19 PM »
 :toast: Cheers Esme866. I enjoyed your input into the Style thread. I've definitely got the problems you mention and more,  and sewing for myself has completely reinvigorated my wardrobe.
'Is there a life before breakfast'

Tamnymore

Re: Hello from Esme866
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2018, 20:52:31 PM »
Welcome Esme.
'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' Oscar Wilde