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Vintage Machines / 201k skipping stitches
« on: September 06, 2023, 20:14:20 PM »
My 1954 201k sews beautifully. I had it serviced and a new motor fitted. However she sometimes skips stitches when going over seams, annoying when top stitching. Done all the usual..correct new needle, decent thread, hand cranking, hump jumper. Any suggestions?

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Technical Help / Levelling hemline
« on: August 28, 2022, 17:08:12 PM »
I am sewing this dress New Look 6123 to wear at my son’s wedding in October. After doing 3 toiles I am happy with the fit ( FBA, high round back, fwd shoulder, add lining, shorten bodice,etc etc., bored now!). However now that I’ve hemmed the dress the hem is dipping on the side where the flounce and drapes are. The side seams are vertical and the hem runs at right angles to the sides. Should I secure the drapes with some invisible stitches or level the hem? The fabric is a beautiful John Kaldor crepe de chine which I have underlined.

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A Good Yarn / Re: Nordic knitting
« on: August 04, 2022, 11:56:53 AM »
@sewminds thank you for that info, very useful. My DIL is very petite, probably uk size 10. I was going to make a size L as I have no idea how much ease should be in knitted garments. From what you have told me I’ll probably go for a size M which gives a finished measurement of just under 34inches.

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A Good Yarn / Re: Nordic knitting
« on: August 03, 2022, 18:08:17 PM »
  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  Thank you for all your replies.  I had no idea there were so many free resources out there….another rabbit hole for me to explore! Perused some of the instructions from the DROP patterns and I don’t think there is anything scary there so I’m going to have a go at This
Will keep you posted.  :grouphug: :grouphug:

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A Good Yarn / Nordic knitting
« on: August 01, 2022, 10:59:00 AM »
I’ve strayed over here from the dressmaking threads as I would like some advice from you lovely people. I used to knit a lot, many moons ago, anything from lacy shawls to Fair Isle or Aran sweaters, even a Guernsey once.  My recent output was 500 hats for AgeUK’s Innocent Smoothie campaign.
I would love to make a Nordic sweater for my DIL for Christmas and have read a bit about top down knitting.  Are the patterns much different from conventional knitting patterns that I would be familiar with? Can I use my familiar technique? Any recommendations for a simple sweater pattern, maybe with just two colours?  Any advice would be gratefully received.

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Last minute.com, as usual
Mocarroll entry no2
New Look 6413 jumpsuit for me
fabric stretch linen from Croft Mill
The toile of the bodice was huge so I re-drafted it completely, taking it up at the shoulders, re-drawing the armhole and taking in CF.  It didn't help that I didn't order enough fabric as I didn't notice it was only 130cm wide when I ordered.  Fortunately the bottom part fitted without alteration (other than shortening by about 6 inches for my 5ft frame).
I must remember to leave plenty of time if I need the loo because it's a bit of a struggle to get it off.  Next time I would probably insert the zip right into the front crotch seam rather than stopping it above the waist.  Other than that it's very comfortable.



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Inspired by your entry @K.H. wish I had the body to wear your creation! 
Here goes with mine
Mocarroll no.1
Sundress for myself
Stylearc Ariana dress made with a cotton/linen fabric from Minerva
First attempt at shirring.  Made a size 12 with minor adjustments as detailed previously.

This is the only opportunity you will get to see me in this dress( unless you happen to be on the same beach as me in Crete) as it's not something I will be seen out in!


Details of shirring and pattern matching on pockets



I may have another entry to post but am off to visit my elderly Mum in Preston for the next 10 days so no sewing for me.  However I may just have to pay a visit to Burnley to a certain church hall  :thumb: :thumb:

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This is a progress report into the dress I intend to enter into the competition. The fabric is a cotton/linen blend from Minerva.  Unfortunately it was cut off grain so I ended up with less than I ordered - should’ve complained really. Anyway had enough to cut out the dress and used a lightweight white voile instead of the self fabric to line the bodice. First time trying to insert pic in text so here’s hoping….

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Hooray and thank you @Acorn.  Now I can post my piccies and even enter a competition. :hug: :hug:

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@Kwaaked and @Lilian thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my plea for help.  @Acorn thank you also for  reassuring me that I'm not going mad.  I'm going to have a go at your suggestion, this time on my laptop.
 Here we go, let's hope it works!

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Can someone please help me :boohoo: :boohoo:. I’ve been trying to embed a photo using Fran’s YouTube tutorial without success. I’ve copied the Imgur link, clicked on Mona Lisa, pasted link between square brackets , added i. At the beginning and l.jpg at the end but no luck. Do I have to click another button before posting.? Sorry to be such a pain

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This is a progress report into the dress I intend to enter into the competition. The fabric is a cotton/linen blend from Minerva.  Unfortunately it was cut off grain so I ended up with less than I ordered - should’ve complained really. Anyway had enough to cut out the dress and used a lightweight wide voile instead of the self fabric to line the bodice. First time trying to insert pic in text so here’s hoping….

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Coverpro 2000 woes
« on: March 11, 2022, 16:13:44 PM »
Another day another try...El stretch needles arrived but before I put them in I had a fiddle with the rear feed dogs and raised them jus a tad, even though they seemed pretty level.  Still no luck but now the r/h needle thread kept snapping. Mindful of what you said @Kenora and @Gernella I swapped the thread for one off the overlocker and bingo :thumb: :thumb: beautiful hems.  I'm certainly going to take your advice and invest in some quality threads as well as spending some time just playing as you said @b15erk .  Anyway, here are my hems

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Coverpro 2000 woes
« on: March 10, 2022, 20:15:38 PM »
I swear I’m going to throw this b****y machine out of the window!  All I want is to whip the machine out to do the hems on a t-shirt, supposedly a one hour make, but do you think she’ll play nicely? Of course not!  :headbang: :headbang: Sews most of the seam perfectly but throws in just a couple of skipped stitches and not even on a seam.  I’ve read all the threads about skipped stitches and solutions and even joined the coverpro group on FB.  Guess I need to spend time playing as I remember it took me a while to love my overlocker when I first got it.  Tomorrow I’m going to try El suk needles which I’ve just discovered.  I thought they only did universal ones.

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In the wardrobe / Two dresses for starters
« on: March 05, 2022, 15:00:28 PM »
I've just come in from the cold after being out of the loop for a couple of years.  What with being a full time carer for my elderly Mum over lockdown, childcare for the grandkids and building project, I haven't had a lot of time to sew or contribute.  Life has settled down a bit and, with my new sewing room up and running I'm all fired up and ready to go :dance: :dance:.
First off are two dresses from my stash.  The first isNew Look 6632 in a ponte knit.  This is the second I've made.  I changed the in-seam pockets to patch pockets on this one as the outlined pockets showed through on this plain fabric.  The second is New Look 6183 from a crinkle crepe.  I omitted the skirt seam gathers and did my usual FBA.  The sleeves were ridiculously baggy so I made a little design tuck on the lower hem.
All in all, happy with them, just need somewhere to go now!

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