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In the wardrobe / Re: Prima Coatigan pattern for £1.99 (UK only)
« on: October 21, 2020, 11:12:45 AM »
I'm waiting for the pattern to arrive and then will have to find some fabric so might be a bit behind the rest of you.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Prima Coatigan pattern for £1.99 (UK only)
« on: October 18, 2020, 12:35:41 PM »
I like the look of this but I seem to remember the last pattern I made from Prima was very generously sized.

@WildAtlanticWay - I've bought ponte roma from Cloth Sport and Dragonfly Fabrics, neither of them are the cheapest but the fabric is lovely.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Bernina DCC009 funlock
« on: October 07, 2020, 12:37:07 PM »
Looks great and I like the fabric

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I paid that for mine new as I haggled the price down.

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Sumptuous....
« on: September 28, 2020, 16:54:42 PM »
I bought a duvet set by Angel from Sainsburys, the pattern is great but the fabric is a b***** to iron unless I do it while it is slightly damp.

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Fabric for dolls clothes
« on: September 23, 2020, 14:02:53 PM »
I have a bagload of fabric left over from various dressmaking projects, some are fairly large and could  be used for dolls' clothes or possibly children's clothes.  If anyone would have a use for it, could they please PM me.  I don't want paying for it and I would pay postage (2nd Class parcel post) as I just want it to go to a good home.  It seems such a waste to just throw it in the recycling bin.

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Courses & Classes / Re: Stitch Sisters
« on: September 08, 2020, 11:28:11 AM »
@SkoutSews
Thanks for mentioning Stitch Sisters and I have just signed up for the coverstitch class.  I made a mistake signing up and managed to pay twice so I emailed them and the refund was dealt with instantly.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Anyone used Necchi Q132a? Looking for a new machine
« on: September 07, 2020, 12:24:49 PM »
I had a Necchi about 40 years ago and it was a great machine but I think now the machines are made anywhere and just badged Necchi. Like Ploshkin I would steer well clear and go for the Husqvarna.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Our Sewing Machines
« on: September 07, 2020, 12:20:17 PM »
I didn't read the thread so included my Janome Coverstitch but I have Berninas for general sewing.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Pfaff stitch problem
« on: September 07, 2020, 12:17:18 PM »
New needle and a thorough clean and if that doesn't work, a service will probably sort the problem out.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: 3 or 4 spools
« on: August 29, 2020, 12:50:40 PM »
I also use the 2-thread option (one needle and lower looper) for overlocking or rolled edges on very lightweight fabrics. You won't regret buying an overlocker and will wonder how you managed without one.

My Bernina is very forgiving on threads as I can use a mixture in the loopers but I always use a good quality thread in the needle(s), also it's a good way of using up different colour threads

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Fabric from 2002
« on: August 29, 2020, 12:39:57 PM »
When we cleared my MIL's house I found some wool men's suiting with a WW2 utility mark on it and I made a skirt for work from it.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: 3 or 4 spools
« on: August 28, 2020, 15:57:47 PM »
I had a 3-thread but traded it in for a 4-thread as they are more versatile.  I have a Bernina 800DL and have heard good reports of both Janome and Brother overlockers.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Fraying suiting
« on: August 27, 2020, 11:18:36 AM »
I've used Seams Great in the past, it's not as bulky as a Hong Kong finish.  However, to be perfectly honest I don't think your fabric is really suitable for trousers although it would make a very attractive Chanel type jacket.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Today's daft mistake
« on: August 25, 2020, 11:26:43 AM »
Still making daft mistakes on my skirt.  I was overlocking the seam allowance and wanted to use just 2 threads, firstly I was threading the lower looper incorrectly, it took me over half an hour to sort this out.  When I eventually overlocked the edges they weren't very flat, and when I came to do the lining seam edges I realised that the little lever for rolled hemming was in the wrong position.  The machine is now set up correctly and I hope I can finish the skirt without any further problems  :headbang:.

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