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Fun with Fabric / Re: WBL Batik query
« Last post by sewmuchmore on March 26, 2024, 09:04:07 AM »
Just to update you. I did stick 6x6 piece in the washer with no adverse affects, no shrinking  and no bleeding so i put the rest of it in. Don't as a general rule prewash my fabric but this had a slight waxy feel to it and a bit musty as it was a charity shop find.
Fabric is now sweet smelling and no waxy feel.
Now what to make?
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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« Last post by PollyWally on March 26, 2024, 05:14:08 AM »
Maybe a Facebook group for Jones/vintage sewing machines would be able to help.
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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« Last post by Lachica on March 25, 2024, 22:38:30 PM »
Farnborough Sewing Machine Repairs and Services
07510 122361

 https://g.co/kgs/vBaVXxk
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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« Last post by Deafoldbat on March 25, 2024, 22:07:52 PM »
@Mrs_Robinson

If the Sandhurst on your name tag is the one on thr Berks/Hants border, you could try this place. I have used him in the past. Have a chat with him perhaps?

https://www.southerncountiessewing.co.uk/sewing-machine-service-and-repair/
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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« Last post by Mrs_Robinson on March 25, 2024, 20:29:09 PM »
Hello @Mrs_Robinson and welcome to the forum.
I'm well known round here for tinkering with sewing machines so take it from me, take your machine to a sewing machine repair shop. The horrors awaiting someone who opens the Pandora's box that is a sewing machine with limited sewing machine experience can't even be put into words. Trust me on this.
Ever seen the film Alien? That was made following the writers experience of looking into the insides of a sewing machine!


Hi Bill,

Thanks for this, i really appreciate your advice. Would I need to look for someone who specialises in vintage machines? Or should most sewing machine repair people/shops be able to work on this machine?

Thanks,
Emily
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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« Last post by Mrs_Robinson on March 25, 2024, 20:24:24 PM »
Leaving aside all this chat about oiling sewing machines (or not) @Mrs_Robinson there is a pdf manual for the Jones Z690 on this site

https://www.sewingonline.co.uk/jones-manuals-2.html

scroll down until you find it. (Was this the one you tried before?)

There is also a pdf manual listed here https://sewingwishlist.com/jones-manuals-2.html, though the site looks remarkably like the previous one.

Hello,

This is the website that I had found the manual on, but their PayPal link didn't work :( still no reply from them either as to how else could pay. I also looked at the second link, and thought the same with regards to them looking similar. The contact names were the same too.

Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: 2024 Jeans Sew Along
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on March 25, 2024, 17:58:14 PM »
Love Notions have launched a pull on jeans pattern called the Crescendo jeans, which has 4 different leg shapes (flare, bootcut, skinny, straight). As its a new pattern its on at a reduced price which ends today. $9.50

https://www.lovenotions.com/product/crescendo-jeans

I don't think they are different enough for me from the Itch To Stitch Mountain View Pull On Jeans which I already own, but if you don't have the MVs and you fancy a pull on jean maybe this would be good.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home Sweet Home Contest March and April 2024
« Last post by Ouryve on March 25, 2024, 09:52:52 AM »
That John Wayne paper used to be standard issue in schools here, @Kwaaked - everything smarts, just thinking about it. It would probably make great paper paper for small pieces, mind!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« Last post by Bjay on March 25, 2024, 09:30:34 AM »
Thank you @realale that fabric is in fact sashing.
It was the backing of the Kaffe Fasset quilt I made
 I'm hoping I have enough fir the border but I very much doubt it
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home Sweet Home Contest March and April 2024
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on March 25, 2024, 09:22:26 AM »
Hiya @Kwaaked yes that would be fine.
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