Thanks everyone for your ideas.  I’m going to have to put all sewing activities on hold for the short term as my father was rushed into hospital on Tuesday and trying to support both him and my mum is taking every last bit of energy I have 

I’m still really keen to do it myself, but if health and time doesn’t allow, maybe I could ask for some help with part of it, so @Ohsewsimple your suggestion maybe a great idea.  When my brain is functioning a little better I’ll try to find out who I maybe approach locally.

Stay safe everyone x

Thank you, I will take another look. 

Another question

Thanks everyone for your help.  My New Home has gone to a local repair man for a little TLC and my ever patient, and now definitely the best husband ever , bought me the new Janome 5270QDC.  Think he’s slowly realising he’s not the only love in my life now

Don’t be!  If I had half a brain some days I’d be dangerous

@maliw please excuse my ignorance, what does P&Q stand for?  :thinking:

@Helen M I’ve been experimenting with making things like masks, simple zipped bags, cushion covers, etc. I’ve completed my first item of clothing, a pair of PJ bottoms, which I was very proud of!  I envisage sewing more clothes and items for our home.  It’s hard to know what I may need in the future

Thanks everyone for taking the time to help. I’ve been using mostly straight stitch and zigzag and Susan (yes I name everything!!) appears to have been quite happy.  Until I decided to get a little adventurous and try a stretch stitch

Thanks @Kad, will do some searching xx