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Sewing Machines / Re: Janome Excel II 5024 stitch length problem
« on: August 21, 2022, 09:56:17 AM »
 Thankyou @Tamnymore. It's a mystery to me too as the machine seems to be sewing properly. I can't see anything stuck but I will give it a clean tomorrow and see if that helps.

Just saw your reply too thankyou @Celia, that's something for me to check as well. It's evening here so I will have a closer look tomorrow in daylight.

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Sewing Machines / Janome Excel II 5024 stitch length problem
« on: August 21, 2022, 04:58:06 AM »
The stitch length slider on my (fairly old ) Janome sewing machine has become very stiff. The machine is sewing okay but I cannot change the stitch length because the slider won't move without some force. I think it has been gradually getting worse but today it will hardly move and I don't won't damage it.

Our local, very expensive sewing machine sales and  repair shop has closed recently so I was hoping for some advice on what the issue might be and whether there is anything I can do to fix it myself.

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Patterns that are an Adult size Vogue 1856?
« on: August 18, 2022, 01:33:07 AM »
@SeamBean  Vogue 8346 looks similar.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Pattern Emporium Songbird Jacket
« on: August 11, 2022, 08:30:54 AM »
I like both of them, they both suit you.

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In Australia we use the term doona rather than duvet just to be a little bit different !

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Sandra Betzina recommends cotton thread for chiffon and georgette because polyester thread causes puckering.

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@Deafoldbat I really like quilts that are made from whatever scraps are available, they contain a lot of history.

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@RosyPosy That's really pretty, the colours are lovely. Small doesn't necessarily mean quick to finish I have found !

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@Sewingsue and @Celia  I'm not a cross stitcher either but I am tempted to try one of these little designs.
 Although, I have so many unfinished projects around, I should probably not start another one, even a small one !

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I came across these cross stitch art miniatures on Etsy.  Art Miniatures by CrossStitchObsession

I thought the patterns were very clever.

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Technical Help / Re: Poor buttonholes on Janome machines?
« on: December 15, 2021, 09:42:38 AM »
Thankyou @Tamnymore. I haven't got anything I am working on at the moment but next time I am attempting buttonholes I will take you up on your offer of help.

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Technical Help / Re: Poor buttonholes on Janome machines?
« on: December 14, 2021, 22:57:54 PM »
@Tamnymore I also have a Janome Excel 5024 but have never managed to make a successful buttonhole on it. You have given me hope that it is possible so maybe I should persevere. I tend to avoid anything that requires buttonholes.

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Embroidery and Embellishment / Re: Textile Artwork
« on: December 11, 2021, 23:20:56 PM »
@Iminei How is Starry Night going ? The first photos you put up were lovely.

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Vogue Summer patterns
« on: May 23, 2021, 01:53:50 AM »
V1815 reminds me of the shorts and trousers worn in the television series The Durrells which I have been watching recently.

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Tech Know How / Re: No avatars
« on: May 15, 2021, 08:50:55 AM »
@Pearl I have had some avatars showing as black squares over the last few days, but it seems okay at the moment. I assumed it was my computer.

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