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A Good Yarn / Re: Circular Needles
« on: February 18, 2022, 23:27:29 PM »
@Acorn I have started the sleeves on my baby jacket using the magic loop method. 10 rows in and I am not enjoying it   :( 

I haven't got dpns in the right size so I'm not sure whether to persevere or what to do. I'll sleep on it!
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A Good Yarn / Re: Circular Needles
« on: February 14, 2022, 21:28:14 PM »
Quote from: Acorn on February 14, 2022, 20:50:33 PM

I'll be really interested to know which route you go down @SingingSinger - I've enjoyed doing the top down, in the round method, but I knew the sleeves were going to be a challenge!

I've got a inch or two still to knit on the body of the cardi, so will get onto the sleeves by the weekend. Gives me time to ponder! I've attempted magic loop before but not got the hang of it yet. It might end up being dpns. Or I might give in and just knit them flat and sew up the side seam!

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A Good Yarn / Re: Circular Needles
« on: February 14, 2022, 19:38:06 PM »
Reading with interest as I'm knitting a top down baby cardigan and have been puzzling about knitting the sleeves in the round    >:)

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Sewing Machines / Re: Casting off the mortal coil
« on: January 21, 2022, 22:46:27 PM »
Excellent, the Brother looks a great machine.

I've got a Brother (as well as the newer to me Pfaff 620) and I keep going back to it. It's intuitive, comfortable to use and a real workhorse. I'm sure you'll be happy with your choice :)


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Vintage Machines / Re: 1936 (I think) Singer 99k worth it?
« on: January 20, 2022, 20:02:00 PM »
I think the 99k is considered a bit inferior to the 201k in any case, and that's quite a high price considering its condition. Hold out for a 201k - one will come up at the right price when the time is right  :)

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Current Projects / Re: Border or no border?
« on: January 19, 2022, 20:54:37 PM »
My gut reaction was a dark border with the blue spotty but I'm no expert.

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: FOR SALE Toy Vintage Sewing Machines
« on: January 15, 2022, 08:55:41 AM »
They are adorable. It reminds me of the toy sewing machine I had as a child. I don't recall what model mine was except it was red and did a chain stitch. :)

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: Free hand sewing and craft needled (for cost of postage)
« on: January 08, 2022, 19:22:00 PM »
Posted twice in error

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: Free hand sewing and craft needled (for cost of postage)
« on: January 08, 2022, 19:21:34 PM »
Quote from: SewRuthieSews on January 08, 2022, 19:09:35 PM
I be interested in
1. Milward assorted craft needles (dollmaking, candlewicking, tapestry, crossstitch and beading) various sizes (n=28)

Thanks. I've DM'ed you :)

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Free hand sewing and craft needled (for cost of postage)
« on: January 08, 2022, 19:01:14 PM »
Various hand sewing needles free for cost of UK postage:

1. Milward assorted craft needles (dollmaking, candlewicking, tapestry, crossstitch and beading) various sizes (n=28) taken
2. Hemline hand needles embroidery/crewel size 9 (n=14)
3. Hemline hand needles tapestry size 26 (n=5)
4. DMC tapestry needles (n=3)
5. John James milliners needles size 4 (n=16)


Photo link here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AM1isEgJr92xRfw16

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: Free patterns (for cost of postage)
« on: January 08, 2022, 17:44:15 PM »
Quote from: annieeg on January 08, 2022, 17:19:17 PM
Hi,
Can i have the Amazing Fit dress and the gym bag please?
(PM me with the postage cost and your PP account.)
thanks a milliion!
Annie

Thanks. I've DM'ed you :)

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Free patterns (for cost of postage)
« on: January 08, 2022, 17:12:17 PM »
I'm having a clear out of sewing patterns that I won't use. Free to a good home for cost of UK postage :)

They are all uncut as far as I can tell.

1. Vogue Today's Fit Misses Pants V2948 (all sizes) taken
2. Vogue Easy Options Misses Petite Dress V8766 (12-20)
3. Simplicity Amazing Fit Misses Petite Dress 8047 (US 14-22) taken
4. Simplicity Misses/Womens Dress Tunic, Top, Skirt, Slim Cropped Pants 1466 (US 10-18)
5. New Look Misses Dress, Jacket, etc K6013 (US 4-16)
6. New Look Misses Dress K6144 (US 8-18)
7. Sewing Magazine Bea Blouse (UK 6-20)
8. Sewing Magazine Alice Dress (UK 6-20)
9. Sewing Magazine Gym Bag taken

Photos in a Google Photos Album here: here

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Previous sewalong entries / Re: Small but Useful - January 1 - 31
« on: January 08, 2022, 16:10:53 PM »
SingingSinger's entry #1
My small but useful make is a case for my new Knitpro interchangeable knitting needles and cables. I followed the YouTube tutorial by Erica Arndt. Cutting out the pieces was the most complicated bit. Sewing it up was fairly straightforward.

I've used fabric scraps I had sitting around so the 'lightbulb' fabric doesn't really match but I hope it will spark some inspiration in my knitting! There is a zip pocket on the outside which will be useful for keeping bits and bobs to hand.

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A Good Yarn / Re: Knitting Techniques
« on: January 06, 2022, 18:46:25 PM »
I enjoy knitting but struggle with knitting in the round.

I'm trying to get the hang of magic loop but it's hard going. Sometimes I think I've got it but it doesn't seem to stick

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Previous sewalong entries / Re: Small but Useful - January 1 - 31
« on: January 04, 2022, 18:07:52 PM »
I'm going to join the challenge and make a case for my new Knitpro interchangeable knitting needles.

I bought just the sizes I'll use, rather than splashing out on a full kit, so don't have a case to keep them tidy. I've found a tutorial on YouTube to follow  :D The colours may end up a bit random as I'll just use up scraps I have left over. It will be small, useful and frugal!

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