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Technical Help / Re: bias wrinkles with photo, finally
« on: March 10, 2024, 09:11:37 AM »
Whilst I have no experience of fitting things that tight, I would suggest that you think about how and which way would you smooth/push/pull the fabric to smooth out those wrinkles - that could be where the problem lies.  In this instance it looks like the right hand armhole and shoulder would need raising a tad, or it could be just the side seam is a bit too long - but don't take my word for it, as I say, I have no experience with things like this  :S

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello
« on: March 06, 2024, 12:43:03 PM »
Hello and welcome.

Some great makes there, I very much like making useful things.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 02, 2024, 15:41:18 PM »
I do love mine - but the model name temporarily escapes me!

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Baby Lock Enlighten overlocker
« on: March 02, 2024, 15:39:46 PM »
@realale thank you, yes I've got one - there was also about £16 postage to add to it, it came from America!  But well worth it.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 08:49:59 AM »
@realale Take one or two of your presser feet with you to check, they may well fit other machines.

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Access All Accessories / Re: Email from Sew Modern Bags
« on: February 28, 2024, 10:11:18 AM »
I've not had that email, although I did look at their bundle offer.  Never, ever click a link if you're not sure! 

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The Haberdashery / Re: Maraflex thread
« on: February 18, 2024, 09:29:12 AM »
I saw the title and wondered why someone would start a new thread called "new thread" - then I saw it was in "haberdashery" and realised - doh!!

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Vintage Machines / Re: Singer 431g - should I???
« on: February 16, 2024, 15:12:28 PM »
Do you actually need it?
What a silly question  :laughing: :laughing:
Need/want?  Want/need??  ::thinks:: ::thinks::  :laughing: :laughing:

I've decided against it as after a bit more research, I've read that the pins that hold the needle plate on are prone to breaking, and impossible to find any replacements, even Helen Howes has given up trying to source any.  And of course, this machine's pins are partly broken.

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Vintage Machines / Singer 431g - should I???
« on: February 16, 2024, 13:24:23 PM »
Anyone got one or used one?  They are supposed to be on the best old Singers.  I really want to press that "buy" button but...

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I had the half price email from Jaycotts this morning too  0_0

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The Haberdashery / Re: Kingstar Metallic - 5 new colours (Feb 2024)
« on: February 14, 2024, 16:47:46 PM »
The link took me to their facebook post - but I can't find any info on the new colours.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Bills New Machine
« on: February 13, 2024, 20:38:13 PM »
Envious?  Moi?  Hell, yes!!

Have fun with it!!

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Sewing Machines / Re: Update on my sewing machine world. LATEST
« on: February 09, 2024, 18:23:29 PM »
Ooh, @Bill , how exciting for you!  Just please do not take it apart or adjust it!!!

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Warm and Cosy contest - Jan & Feb 2024
« on: February 06, 2024, 09:29:35 AM »
@HenriettaMaria I looked up the hex cardi - it looks great.  If only I could crochet, well I can a bit, but not well enough to make that!

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