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Tools of the Trade => Sewing Spaces and Furniture => Topic started by: Manuela on April 23, 2019, 10:11:02 AM

Title: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Manuela on April 23, 2019, 10:11:02 AM
While out and about today I came across this nifty rechargeable mini vacuum cleaner, it now lives in my sewing nook in Thailand  :

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Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Iminei on April 23, 2019, 12:23:36 PM
After seeing pics of Sandras  giant safety pin, I am convincedmy life will be untenable without one ... but dare I ?

(https://cdn.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/420x630/0dc2d03fe217f8c83829496872af24a0/r/o/rockettstgeorge_wall_display_metal_giant_safety_pin_lowres.jpg)

As of course I want the ultra humunguous one ( 90 cm ££££ !!!)

Although the brass one (52 cm ££ !) would go better with the decor (honey coloured walls)

(https://cdn.rockettstgeorge.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/420x630/0dc2d03fe217f8c83829496872af24a0/g/i/giant-brass-coloured-safety-pin-35207-p.jpg)
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Manuela on April 23, 2019, 18:09:33 PM
The big silver one is seriously tempting, but I wouldn’t have the wall space for it. I can see it put up horizontally to hand up all my patterns...
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Vivine on May 29, 2020, 08:21:40 AM
While out and about today I came across this nifty rechargeable mini vacuum cleaner, it now lives in my sewing nook in Thailand  :D

(https://www.courts.com.sg/media/catalog/product/cache/image/770x770/cbe893a47cbb4443a9dd8cfd869bc2ca/i/p/ip088600_00.jpg)

I've got one that's a bit larger, plugged nearby so when I've finished sewing I can have a quick clean up ready for the next day. It's so useful.
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Ohsewsimple on May 29, 2020, 11:50:06 AM
I bought a kit to go on the hoover and it’s great.  I try and do my overlocker every time the hoover is out but sometimes DH is too quick and it’s gone before I’m ready.

 
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Flobear on May 29, 2020, 18:18:23 PM
I would be very interested to know of a suitable piece of kit to suck the fluff out of my machines. I can't see Manuela's pic so I have no idea what I'm looking for!
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Puzzler on May 29, 2020, 18:22:56 PM
Me neither. She must be in cahoots with Imi.
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Ellabella on May 29, 2020, 19:09:01 PM
I bought a cheap mini vacuum attachment from Amazon. It connects to the Dyson albeit loosely.

It’s amazing how much it removes, I try to remember to do it regularly and has a lovely narrow nozzle that can get into the smallest crannies.
Title: Re: Things you never knew you needed for the sewing room
Post by: Vezelay on May 29, 2020, 22:54:46 PM
I got this (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keyboard-CrazyFire-Rechargeable-Cordless-Keyboards/dp/B07BKRS19B&ved=2ahUKEwiphKfAhtrpAhXkpHEKHcqUALoQFjABegQIBRAB&usg=AOvVaw0_-3huybRQlBuscKexmA_9) a couple of years ago after reading a thread here. It's useful for cleaning out overlocker debris. I have a handheld Black & Decker in the sewing room wall for general mess.