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Reception => Hi, I'm new... => Topic started by: Lulu on March 26, 2018, 18:06:36 PM

Title: Newbie here
Post by: Lulu on March 26, 2018, 18:06:36 PM

Hi all,

Thank you for letting me join your forum, from reading some of your posts I can see that there is a wealth of talent & skills here... I'm hoping a little bit of that might rub off on me!

I've never really used a sewing machine before, but I've reached the point where I've had it with ill-fitting clothes and I'm ready to attempt to do better!

My main interests at the moment are learning to make Baby/Children's Clothes & Nursing Wear. I'll probably be starting with some simple bandana bibs and going from there.

Apologies in advance for any daft questions, as this is all new to me, and a lot of the terminology is quite baffling!

Lu x

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Surest1tch on March 26, 2018, 18:19:16 PM

Hello Lulu and welcome.  The only daft question there is, is the one that's never asked

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Lulu on March 26, 2018, 18:28:38 PM

Thank you - I have so many!   0_0

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Pearl on March 26, 2018, 18:41:13 PM

Hi Lulu.  Welcome!  There certainly is a wealth of knowledge and skill on this forum and I'm sure that you will receive plenty of help and advice. I'm usually found in the Darkside (patchwork and quilting) but I have plans to move into the light.   Help yourself to  :drink: and  :cake:. 

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: maliw on March 26, 2018, 19:21:14 PM

Hello and welcme to the forum. Don't forget that we were all beginners once and had to start somewhere. If you need help just ask, we don't bite. Enjoy. 0_0

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Sewingsue on March 26, 2018, 19:47:51 PM

Welcome, Lulu.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: jesster on March 26, 2018, 19:56:24 PM

Welcome Lulu.  I'm new here as well, but I've been sewing for ...  let's say many years.  ;)  Love to have people new to sewing on a forum - the questions you ask end up being inspiring to everyone as they often bring up many ways of doing the same thing.  I still learn from reading the answers to newbie questions.  Ask away!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: fajita on March 26, 2018, 21:44:08 PM

 :flower: welcome  :flower:

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Nevis5 on March 27, 2018, 04:52:28 AM

Hello, Lulu, and welcome!  :toast: Ask away, someone here will know the answer  ;)

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Renegade Sewist on March 27, 2018, 08:33:22 AM

Quote from: Nevis5 on March 27, 2018, 04:52:28 AM

Hello, Lulu, and welcome!  :toast: Ask away, someone here will know the answer  ;)

Exactly!

Welcome!  :toast: Enjoy your new sewing adventure....and the little ones.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Bogwoppit on March 27, 2018, 08:50:34 AM

Hi Lulu,
One of my first projects was bandana bibs. I first used an old town but quickly worked out that cheap flannels cut diagonally were a lot less hassle. Back them with quilting cotton in a fun print and voila!

Best of luck!

Lisa

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Greybird on March 27, 2018, 09:51:11 AM

Welcome Lulu!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Silver Rose on March 27, 2018, 10:06:09 AM

Welcome Lulu, enjoy using your sewing machine, have a good look around this lovely place.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Kenora on March 28, 2018, 00:44:07 AM

Hi Lulu - nice to meet you.  :flower: I've made lots of baby/children's things in the past and particularly like the patterns of Marina Brumpton. She trades as Frocks & Frolics and has loads of extremely helpful and detailed videos on YouTube.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Lolli on March 28, 2018, 19:09:55 PM

Hi and welcome to TSP Lulu. Don't worry about asking lots of questions.....I'm a novice and I ask more questions than anyone! I may even drive people potty with the amount I ask lol. Lovely, very helpful people here....enjoy the forum  :flower:

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: MrIminei on March 30, 2018, 00:33:38 AM

Quote from: Lulu on March 26, 2018, 18:06:36 PM

Thank you for letting me join your forum

Hi Lulu. It's not our forum, its yours as well, that's the point!  :) And welcome!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Marniesews on March 30, 2018, 01:14:34 AM

Hi Lulu and welcome from me too.

I agree with Jesster about the benefit of newbies asking questions. That's often when those of us who've been sewing for many years hear about new techniques that may be easier and just as effective than the traditional ones we've been using for years.