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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: Overlocker wanted
« on: March 12, 2024, 17:14:55 PM »
Thank you @Morgan. I've been messaged by somebody on the forum and hope to have something in the next couple of weeks.
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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Overlocker wanted
« on: March 10, 2024, 12:04:35 PM »
I'm looking for an overlocker for one of my (adult) DDs. She sews a lot and is looking for something reliable but without the investment of brand new. She lives in Merseyside and I'm in Cumbria but we're happy to travel for pick up. If anybody has an overlocker or knows of somebody who has one that they no longer need we would be interested. I've advised her to avoid Singer, Lidl and the like. Thank you.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 06, 2024, 14:56:20 PM »
I've overlocked and laundered some fabrics that arrived from Lamazi and Guthrie & Ghani. They're outside freezing hanging on the line. Now I'm unpicking part of a cuff because I managed to fold part of a continuous lap back on itself where it didn't need to be. Then on to buttonholes.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 05, 2024, 15:16:03 PM »
I'm finally here after an age of not being able to make a weekly sewing club due to work and decorating. I'm working on the hem of my ITS Galicia top.
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 17:35:45 PM »
Re. Needles: the Janome 6234 uses specific needles whereas the Bernina uses regular sewing machine needles.
Do you use Grant Tully for SM servicing @Ouryve ?
Do you use Grant Tully for SM servicing @Ouryve ?
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 08:35:00 AM »
I had a Janome 6234XL for several years and it was a very good machine. I moved it on last year, when I bought a Bernina and I've really noticed the difference. The Bernina is so much quieter and less fiddly to thread the lower looper. It also had a useful extension table.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Celia’s new machine
« on: February 24, 2024, 19:46:13 PM »
Lovely. I hope you have many enjoyable hours of sewing 
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Sewing Machines / Re: Smallish good sewing machines ideas
« on: February 21, 2024, 10:01:23 AM »
My mum had an Elna Lotus when I was a teenager. It superseded her Singer treadle. I used it for my Needlework O'level (textiles nowadays). When I left school I made lots of stuff on it. It never had any issues.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Smallish good sewing machines ideas
« on: February 20, 2024, 16:01:58 PM »
The Pfaff Passport 2 is nice and lightweight @ 6.3kg.
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Alterations Advice Please / Re: Mending a tear
« on: February 12, 2024, 20:39:52 PM »
@SewRuthieSews I didn't have any problems with the tear leaking. I did undo some of the lining so that I could make the repair and I made sure that the tear was really well pulled together. The GoreTex link that you've posted looks like a really good solution.
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Alterations Advice Please / Re: Mending a tear
« on: February 12, 2024, 12:37:41 PM »
I used iron on interfacing when a falling tree branch caught the back of a waterproof jacket that I was wearing. It made an
L-shaped tear. I ironed the interfacing on from the inside of the jacket so that I didn't damage the outside with the iron.
L-shaped tear. I ironed the interfacing on from the inside of the jacket so that I didn't damage the outside with the iron.
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Technical Help / Re: question about drag lines
« on: February 11, 2024, 19:16:21 PM »
The fit of the dress on the model doesn't look great. The darts end right over the bust apex and are not well finished. Hence the puckering at the ends.
The pic you show of the drag lines appears to be at the back of the dress. My immediate thought is as @Ohsewsimple says that there is too much fabric. I would look at a narrow back adjustment.
The pic you show of the drag lines appears to be at the back of the dress. My immediate thought is as @Ohsewsimple says that there is too much fabric. I would look at a narrow back adjustment.
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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: Bernina 570 For Sale
« on: February 07, 2024, 18:17:03 PM »
That's an amazing price. A year ago I would have been chomping at the bit but I've since purchased a 7 series. I'm sure you'll sell it very quickly.
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Vintage Machines / Re: Guess what I have part II
« on: January 01, 2024, 17:24:48 PM »
Threading from right to left is correct for this machine. The take up lever needs to be at its topmost position before you raise the presser foot.
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Embroidery Machines / Re: Elvistoo's new owner - finding her way
« on: December 03, 2023, 16:19:01 PM »
I think you did very well for your first solo run. I like your green man. Just a note - where you've got the longish jump stitches, they can be automatically cut in your settings. Page E-32 
Isn't it quite satisfying to watch these machines?
Isn't it quite satisfying to watch these machines?