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This is now sold.
Thanks again for your help, Iminei

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@Happymrsg  ... Email me the pics ... iminei@thesewingplace.org.uk (I think) and i will put them up for you ! :)

Thanks so much for your help.


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Hi

Thanks so much for your replies. I have spent ages trying to add photos without success.
I've even tried on different computers. I know I struggled in the past posting pics but I can't remember how I resolved the problem  :embarrassed:
Im happy to provide photos on request & would be happy to try to arrange a meet up if the buyer isn't local to Manchester.

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Hi
I'm a long time member of this site but have spent less time on here recently.
I have a Juki MO114D overlocker for sale.
I bought it 4 years ago from Bambers in Manchester,  and have been pleased with it but I had an oppurtunity to upgrade. I have bought an airthreading machine (also from Bambers) and they serviced the Juki for me as part of the deal.
The Juki MO114D is easy to thread, the lower looper is on a spring making threading easy. As part of the service, this spring mechanism has been replaced. Other than trying it out it hasnt been used since I picked it up last week.
I'm in Manchester & don't want to risk posting it as I don't have the original packaging (I wasn't expecting to replace the machine) but I may be able to arrange a meet up
I have photos and a video but am not allowed to post them.
Can I tempt anyone? It is a lovely machine.
I'm happy to answer any questions about the machine & send photos.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker
« on: April 04, 2021, 15:20:47 PM »
@CraftyIrish  i'm still using cones of thread that came free when i bought my first overlocker 12 years ago from SMD. I have had a few overlockers in the years since then because I swapped when I couldn't thread them! I'm sticking with this Juki one now. I also have some thread bought from Lidl & some passed on to me. They all seem to work fine.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker
« on: April 04, 2021, 11:32:40 AM »
I have that overlocker. Enjoy it  :loveit:

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House Beautiful / Re: Magimix cover
« on: March 03, 2021, 13:44:21 PM »
Very nice, though for a minute I thought you had appliqued everything onto a plain tea towel.
M&S did that for me!

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House Beautiful / Magimix cover
« on: March 02, 2021, 17:10:10 PM »
Many years ago my friend bought me some lovely tea towels, too nice to be used as tea towels. So I kept them till I a suitable project came along. I bought the Magimix a few years ago & finally I have made a cover using the teatowels.
The cakes design was very in when I was given the tea towels & was chosen for me because I was making fairy cakes (cupcakes) at the time.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

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The Haberdashery / Re: Padded scissors case
« on: February 26, 2021, 14:54:41 PM »
Thanks for your replies.
I bought the product Soft & Stable & made my scissors cases & am really pleased with them

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In the wardrobe / Re: style arc Jules Tunic
« on: February 17, 2021, 17:12:52 PM »
That's lovely.
I really love this pattern & want to make it but I'm afraid of buttonholes!

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The Haberdashery / Padded scissors case
« on: February 01, 2021, 15:59:21 PM »
Hi
I am looking for some help.
I usually sew garments. I am planning to make some cases for scissors as I have 3 good pairs that i keep on plastic cases that were supplied by Ernest Wright when I bought my scissors / had scissors refurbished & sharpened.
I have found 2 patterns for the style I like https://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/padded-scissor-case-project/ and http://sotakhandmade.blogspot.com/2015/09/scissors-cozy-tutorial.html
I have fabric but am looking for advice for the padding. One  pattern calls for "Soft & Stable" which I'm struggling to find & the other refers to "Use your preferred method to baste both exterior panels to batting" but I havent used batting, I'm not sure what it is  &  I don't have a preferred method - is it just tacking?
Can anyone help me with this? Is this what I need? https://www.sewessential.co.uk/vlieseline-cotton-mix-batting-80-20-light-and-soft-blend-244cm-wide
Or please advise me of a suitable product?
I'd love to make these scissor cases - Ive been thinking about doing it for ages.

Thanks

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Question about cable jersey?
« on: January 10, 2021, 15:57:53 PM »
I have used it.
I used this cable knit from TFG
& made this Simplicity version of the toaster sweater
I made it before Christmas & have worn it a lot. I'm really pleased with it because its very cosy & comfortable to wear, with no signs of pilling. I recommend it   :thumbsup:

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In the wardrobe / Re: Maven Somerset top
« on: December 20, 2020, 16:12:12 PM »
I think it was me who recommended https://fabulosew.co.uk/
I've used the pattern since I made the recommendation & it was lovely paper to use.

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Technical Help / Re: neckband - cut on bias or not?
« on: December 08, 2020, 20:48:19 PM »
I learned about this tutorial in Threads, on this forum or (more likely) its predessessor

https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2008/10/27/video-a-neckline-binding-for-knits

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Your Favourite Suppliers / Fabulosew pattern printing company
« on: December 02, 2020, 17:37:34 PM »
This is a new sewing pattern printing company.
They started this year during the pandemic. I think I read about it on a blog I follow.
I sent them an order about 4pm yesterday & received the completed order today. That's  a fantastic service. It is printed on lightweight paper so takes up less storage space than  regular paper. They charge £2 per A0 sheet. I don't know how it compares with other printing companies, I assume it's competitive.

Highly recommend   :thumbsup:

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