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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 21, 2024, 14:07:08 PM »
Yesterday I made a start on Simplicity S9702. This is the dress I want for a wedding this year.  I have made the bodice so far.

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In the wardrobe / Re: McCall's M7994
« on: February 19, 2024, 21:54:54 PM »
Thank you @Tamnymore I am in a sort of hurry.  I was recommended this pattern for a basic toile.  I am going to get a tutor to help me make a toile.  I have been going to someone else but I'm not so confident.  I hope to start in the next few weeks.   I will take a look at Sewdirect  :)

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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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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: February 13, 2024, 22:55:32 PM »
I finished a burda top then went to pattern making workshop where I did some alterations to the fit of my toile. I'm enjoying learning how to fit a toile.  :)

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The Haberdashery / Re: Rewinding thread onto old style cotton reels.
« on: February 08, 2024, 19:00:59 PM »
Not sure what you are trying to link to there @Lilian
For me it goes to Facebook, then redirects to Instagram, where there are loads of pictures, but I'm not clear which one is about winding bobbins.

I tried to get the correct link but it didn't work.

It was a short video showing how to temporarily glue an empty bobbin to the base of a guttermann style cotton reel.  Place the bobbin end onto the winder and guide the thread up and down the reel to fill.  It would only work on a modern top-fill winder.

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The Haberdashery / Re: Rewinding thread onto old style cotton reels.
« on: February 08, 2024, 18:37:08 PM »
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I couldn't get the link

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 08, 2024, 14:03:39 PM »
I've had the 5 thread version of this machine for a few years now and had no problems with it at all. I went out to buy a Janome one, but the Brother came with the clear foot, (optional extra for Janome) and uses standard sewing machine needles, ( the Janome uses 'overlocker' needles) so I was persuaded.

As for not being used much in 2 years, it may be that the original owner hasn't sewn as much jersey/stretch fabric as she'd envisaged that she would.

I am pleased to say this model also has a clear foot included :)

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 08, 2024, 14:01:48 PM »
@Lilian , tissue paper may well work but then there is the bother of getting all of it out from the stitching.

I see what you mean having seen the back of the stitching, it is very close and would be a nightmare to get out.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 08, 2024, 13:58:48 PM »
I'm not sure @Lachica ,  In the manual it does mention top cover stitching but that machine looks to have 5 threads not the four on this machine.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 08, 2024, 13:54:17 PM »
Thank you @Elnnina.  I am reading the manual first.  I found the tweezers in the box.   :)

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 08, 2024, 12:53:56 PM »
I am now the new owner of the CV3440 coverstitch machine.  It is still in the box waiting for me to open it.  I had a short demo of it working and had a go myself.  It has all the bits except the tweezers. Got it for £270.  :)

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: February 08, 2024, 12:36:52 PM »
Beautiful memory bear!  :perfect10:

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: February 06, 2024, 21:38:54 PM »
Not sewing today but I did go for a 2 hour pattern drafting workshop.  Apart from a lot of nattering I came away with a cut-out toile for my measurements ready to sew up for next time.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 05, 2024, 23:52:38 PM »
Mine's the CV3550, and I've only ever used it on knits, the only thing I found is necessary is that I tack up the hens with the tacking about 3/8” away from the intended hemming line. That, and cautious tweaking of the looper fine adjustment lever is all I've needed to do .

It should come with:
Bent nose tweasers, small hexagon ended screwdriver to change the needles, thread nets, small brush etc as in photo.
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 The only other thing I've bought is a book that I've found really useful.
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I have asked about all on this list. She has it all except the tweezers. I have tweezers with my over locker.

Thank you for your helpful information ☺️

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Brother CV3440 coverstitch
« on: February 04, 2024, 18:20:43 PM »
Oh good luck with this Lilian, and if you indulge then I hope you have lots of fun with this machine.  I believe there is a knack to easing out the thread a little from the needle before pulling the fabric away after stitching otherwise the chain stitch effect on the underneath starts to unravel very fast.  Look forward to hearing that this machine has found a new home and an enthusiastic new owner.


I have decided I would like this machine and if it is in good order I might make an offer. :)

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