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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi everyone
« on: October 21, 2023, 20:03:11 PM »
Welcome from me too @Retrorokit  :)

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Boom
« on: October 02, 2023, 15:39:45 PM »
Hello and welcome @Hideout Hen, I'm sure you'll like it here. I'd love to see some pics at some point in the future of the things you've been making  :)

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In the wardrobe / Re: Bartacks made with straight stitch?
« on: September 29, 2023, 21:41:47 PM »
@kowgiirl.up, it's an ancient Singer 660. My uncle took me on as an apprentice and bought it second hand for me to learn on, after I qualified he wanted to get rid of it and get me a more modern one but I was heartbroken so he gave in and let me continue using it, when he retired and closed the shop he gave the machine. 
I loved it when I was learning and I still love it now, although it's got no bells and whistles but out of all my machines (and I've got quite a few) it's my absolute favourite it does what I ask it to and hasn't let me down although it's grumbled a couple of times.
If you really want one that bad, it's highly unlikely you'll never regret investing in one. The speed that one of mine can go at frightened the life out of me at first but you will get used to it and you'll probably find you can control it a lot better than the more modern domestic machines 👍.

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Dolls and Toys / Re: This years stuffed critters
« on: September 28, 2023, 22:06:16 PM »
Ooooh they are absolutely fabulous, my favourite is the dog  :thumb:.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Bartacks made with straight stitch?
« on: September 28, 2023, 22:03:47 PM »
Occasionally when I've been sewing with several thicknesses of denim and it comes to trying to stitch belt loops on the waistband i know full well my zig zag machines haven't got enough punch to go through all the layers I cheat and use a straight stitch back and forth. I'm lucky and have an industrial machine (straight stitch only), I never tuck my tops and jumpers etc in so only I know I've cheated, well you do now  :laughing: they do look ok so I don't suppose they'd embarrass me if I did tuck my tops in.

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Word of warning about the overlocker thread, I tried it and don't rate it at all to be honest. Unless it was a bad batch I got I found it frayed as it was going through the needles, new needles and Guttermans was fine going through the same set of needles. I thought I'd try Lidl's as most of the bits and bobs I've had from them have been ok plus the price of the thread was attractive in comparison but for me it was false economy. I did try it a few years ago (pre lockdowns) and to be fair the quality may have improved since then.

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Vintage Machines / Re: Guess what I have part II
« on: September 22, 2023, 19:38:49 PM »
Great job @Bill  :thumb:

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Vintage Machines / Re: Guess what I have part II
« on: September 17, 2023, 14:10:49 PM »
What a marvellous find @Bill.

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Patterns Discussion / Re: Nightwear Patterns
« on: September 13, 2023, 15:21:04 PM »
@BrendaP Simplicity 3696 on eBay for £8.95 + £1.95 postage, new up to size 16.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Helen Mirren's style
« on: August 25, 2023, 20:37:08 PM »
I think she looks good in some of the photo's but in others I think they make her look her age, just my opinion, sorry.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Red corduroy trousers
« on: August 21, 2023, 21:00:03 PM »
I love bright red and would love something in cord but with a blonde dog that's constantly moulting sadly I couldn't get away with it. Can we see  :pics: when they're finished, I'll be green with envy but in a nice way  :).

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In the wardrobe / Re: What are your Five Essential Handmade items?
« on: August 19, 2023, 17:36:00 PM »
1) Absolutely essential is the very strong dog lead I made with several handles at various stages to keep my young dog from pouncing on strangers and other dogs, not nastily, he just wants to play with anything that moves.
2) The comfortable elasticated waist trousers I made to wear around the house but oh boy do they look scruffy now. 1 item that'll definitely be worn until they drop to bits  :embarrassed:.
3) My smart trousers (several pairs).
4) My fleecy winter dressing gown.
5) The summer dressing gown, not yet made but fabric purchased, that will definitely become essential eventually.

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Poundametre
« on: August 13, 2023, 18:25:49 PM »
If anyone's interested Pound-a-Metre are offering free shipping until midnight with code FREEAUGUST no minimum purchase price. I had a quick look and there's some nice fabrics at reasonable prices, no I haven't succumbed........ yet but there's five and a half hours to midnight  :laughing:.

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi I’m new here
« on: August 13, 2023, 11:55:36 AM »
Good morning and welcome from me too  :)

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I got some 100% cotton jersey to make myself a lighter weight dressing gown a week or two back. I pre-washed the fabric the day it arrived, sadly it's stuck in the sewing room neatly folded waiting for me to find time to make a start on it  :cry:. It does feel lovely and light though and it is nice and soft.

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