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Fun with Fabric / Flour Sack Fabric
« on: September 02, 2020, 13:58:36 PM »
I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place. Admin, please relocate if necessary...

I'm looking for a fabric to hold flour in big sacks. Nothing fancy, just breathable and, presumably, close-woven to keep the flour inside! I could even use it double layered if necessary.

Any suggestions please? TIA.

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Tech Know How / Mentioning Others...?
« on: May 04, 2020, 17:39:36 PM »
Hello, People have been mentioning me, and I'm getting the notifications, ... but how do I mention others...?  Must be a button to click somewhere...? TIA

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House Beautiful / Sparkly Thread...?
« on: May 04, 2020, 11:47:22 AM »

I hope this is in the right place, if not, Admin, please move accordingly...

I have a requirement for some sparkly carpet. I could probably buy it, but it would cost a fortune. I thought I could simply hand-sew some sparkly threads into a cheap carpet to get the same effect. 

Anyone any experience of this kind of thing? ... any suggestions for the thread...?  Many thanks for any suggestions.

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Hi, I'm new... / New Newbie Here...
« on: May 03, 2020, 11:28:36 AM »
Hello All.

I've just signed up to this forum and this is my first post....

I'm liking the vibe here already, ... having read the Membership Agreement, I can see it's been written with common sense and good humour, ... obviously there's another fan of Bill & Ted in here somewhere!

I've recently started using my vintage Bernina a bit more seriously (now I have lots of time, all of a sudden!), and am enjoying every minute of it. I'm interested in sewing generally, eg, for inspiration, but also to learn the technical aspects of both sewing techniques and sewing machine repair & maintenance. I find the idea that sewing is a woman's activity quite laughable. Speaking as an engineer, I think of sewing as simply engineering with fabrics. I love precision machinery and any technique of creativity. Sewing gives me both of those things plus, I'm sure, contact with others who share those passions.

Thanks for having me.

Martin

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