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In the wardrobe / McCall's M7994
« on: February 19, 2024, 21:31:00 PM »
Does anybody have this pattern to sell?  I am finding it difficult to source.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 04, 2024, 12:07:32 PM »
Has anybody used this machine?  I have the opportunity to buy a used one locally for £300 ono.  Would that be a good price?  Apparently, it is about 2 years old and only been used half a dozen times.

Your thoughts would be helpful  -<

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In the wardrobe / Summer dress fabric
« on: May 13, 2023, 19:16:06 PM »
This is the fabric I bought to make a summer dress suitable for two weddings next year.  I hope it isn't too fussy.

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Sorry they have turned out quite big :(

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Quilt & Stitch Village
« on: March 10, 2022, 18:30:16 PM »
This might interest you. I won't be able to go, I will have my dog to look after after cataract surgery.

Quilt & Stitch Village

I nearly bought tickets too.

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I clicked on a link in my email that was a post in the 'Today' thread and it took me to the post.  I was on my iPad and not logged in.  Should this happen?  I thought the Café was only visible to subscribers ? :thinking:

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Vintage Machines / Jones deluxe 1970 ish machine motor smokes
« on: May 28, 2021, 22:26:17 PM »
I need some advice on this machine, it runs but I had a puff of smoke from the motor.  I turned it off as it needs looking at.  If the brushes are worn out could that cause a puff of smoke?

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Tech Know How / ODF or PDF files as pictures
« on: May 24, 2021, 14:49:47 PM »
I am wanting to insert some pictures for May's Mini Marvel contest.  I have stitched two pictures into one page.  I don't know if that will insert as a picture on the forum thread.  Is this possible to do?  I don't want to cause a problem if it doesn't work. 

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Vintage Machines / Free treadle sewing machine
« on: May 14, 2021, 21:02:46 PM »
Saw this while browsing the web - for anyone interested

FREE treadle sewing machine

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This is something I have been thinking about.   Is there a right way to put pieces together taking into account the warp and weft.  Assuming there is no pattern direction; do you place them the same way or switch warp onto weft for piecing?

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Vintage Machines / Jones 553 sewing machine
« on: October 04, 2020, 22:46:57 PM »
For sale in my local charity shop. Does anyone know if they are any good?

It's £30 and comes with an instruction book, case, and some feet.



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Vintage Machines / Butterfly
« on: September 30, 2020, 22:16:59 PM »
Saw this for sale £50 !  Beautiful decals  :vintage:

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Dresform Aldi £59.99
« on: August 07, 2020, 15:12:29 PM »
Probably the wrong place but thought it might be of interest

Aldi dressform adjustable
 :)

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In the wardrobe / Interfacing?
« on: June 30, 2020, 21:02:17 PM »
I am cutting out The Drape Dress pattern hat came with Simply Sewing magazine.  The pattern calls for lightweight iron-on knit or bias interfacing. I don't know which is best to buy for the fabric I have. It's a quite drapey jersey but it stretches in all directions. I am quite a novice with stretch fabric so it might have a name.

Can anybody suggest my best option?

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