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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello!
« on: January 10, 2021, 18:42:16 PM »
Welcome to TSP.  I'm sure you’ll pick it up again in no time.  As @Ploshkin says there are new types of machines, new habby and notions that weren’t available years ago.  Not all necessary but some make life much easier or make your work look more professional. 

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Patterns Discussion / Re: NewLook 6107
« on: January 08, 2021, 11:40:18 AM »
Nice top @b15erk

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello from Staffordshire
« on: January 04, 2021, 12:32:05 PM »
Welcome to TSP.  So glad that we have someone new trying out this exciting hobby. 
As others have said there are no stupid questions.   We all started somewhere!   
 

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Technical Help / Re: Sewing Rates
« on: January 03, 2021, 22:05:28 PM »
Love it.  :laughing:

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Sewing Machines / Re: New year.... new sewing machine
« on: January 02, 2021, 12:02:03 PM »
Leave the Singers alone.  Dreadful things! 

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Access All Accessories / Re: Fabric bag
« on: January 02, 2021, 11:59:20 AM »
Lovely!  I made my mum one years ago with a similar if not the same  design on the front.  It sits by her chair and has been in constant use. 

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In the wardrobe / Re: Summer sews
« on: January 02, 2021, 11:55:36 AM »
Great job. 

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Scuba
« on: January 01, 2021, 13:38:40 PM »
Along with other samples I recently had a scuba piece. I thought it felt horrible.  Supposed to be very sweaty to wear.  But then I hate polyester.  Like @Acorn I'm more a natural fibre person.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Demin for jeans
« on: December 31, 2020, 12:04:22 PM »
Personally I think that’s a lot of poly in it.  But that’s just me!   :)
Also found these.  Depends how much you want to pay.  Found quite a lot online actually.

https://www.higgsandhiggs.com/coloured-stretch-denim-7oz-black-01.html
https://www.dalstonmillfabrics.co.uk/original-washed-stretch-denim-black.html?query=Stretch%20denim&

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A Good Yarn / Re: Greybird's grey jumper
« on: December 30, 2020, 11:19:39 AM »
Looks nice and cosy.  At least there’s very little waste. 

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: New sewing room
« on: December 29, 2020, 13:05:43 PM »
@Gernella it didn’t help when I started my C&G.  I was hooked on pattern cutting and had to buy all sorts of books for that as well as sewing.  And then going to work in a sewing shop just about sealed my fate.  So many fabrics and threads available to me right there at discount prices.   :scream:
So many machines I could play with whenever I liked.  In fact, actively encouraged to!   And when I became the one responsible for choosing the dress fabrics, well......
I do miss just being able to pick up a thread or buttons without having to go anywhere special for it. 

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Previous sewalong entries / Re: Contests and Sewalongs for 2021
« on: December 29, 2020, 11:56:06 AM »
Only just seen this.  Nice selection.  Wonder if I’ll get round to doing anything.  Hopefully life will start to get better in a few months and we will all feel like doing something. 

@BrendaP i can get a tee shirt out of about 75cms of fabric.  But then I’m tight!   :laughing:

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Technical Help / Re: 70's double breasted suit poject
« on: December 29, 2020, 11:43:15 AM »
He has some great videos.  I’d forgotten about them! 

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: New sewing room
« on: December 29, 2020, 11:40:07 AM »
How right you are @snoozi soozi.  I used to work in a narrow bedroom years ago and thought it was wonderful because I had my own space.  My sewing table was an old small gateleg table. 
I had a decent sized room when we moved in here and I had an old desk with drawers and my big cutting table and a chest of drawers.  But since moving into this room after DS moved out I now have a 12ft long work bench, 3 large sets of drawers, a cupboard full of books, boxes and files and still struggle for space!   :rolleyes:

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Sewing Machines / Re: My New Toy!
« on: December 29, 2020, 11:26:34 AM »
Definitely a box of presser feet.  I’d be keeping the choccies out of sight too! :)

Never heard of these machines.  Any one else?   

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