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In the wardrobe / Men’s pyjamas
« on: February 25, 2024, 09:30:13 AM »
I am looking to make a pyjama top for my Son, he think he wants a brushed cotton but he doesn’t want buttons, I am a bit unsure what sort of pattern to use, most of the ones without buttons are for stretch fabric.

Does anyone have any ideas

Can I use a tee shirt pattern but just bigger or will it be uncomfortable, he does want long sleeves

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: How to cut accurate 6 1/2" squares?
« on: February 25, 2024, 09:26:48 AM »
I bought these last week for the same kind of reason https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CG9Y7JVV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details. They are really nice and good quality

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi, I’ve just joined the forum.
« on: February 25, 2024, 08:46:51 AM »
In my part of the south even if you are happy to drive there really is nothing much unless you are happy to go into London, that works out pretty expensive so I have found ether an exhibition if you are lucky or buy on line and take a chance.

I have had some lovely bargains from https://poundfabrics.co.uk/   Might just go and have another look :laughing:

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Sewing Machines / Re: Celia’s new machine
« on: February 24, 2024, 23:18:15 PM »
@Sara-S  no I don’t but somehow I seem to be referring to this one as a her so maybe.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Celia’s new machine
« on: February 24, 2024, 14:46:06 PM »
@WildAtlanticWay that was the other one I was looking at in the shop but it was a step too far what I need at the moment. Great machine though.

I was told by one dealer that the 3 series is being discontinued wether it’s true or not I don’t know but they are the only remaining CB hook machines in the range.

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Sewing Machines / Celia’s new machine
« on: February 24, 2024, 13:59:30 PM »
Here she is unpacked and ready to go, one day when I have tidied a bit I will show you my tiny sewing room. 

At the moment she sits opposite the HD9 and she is small enough for me to move out of the way when I want to use the table for cutting small items etc.

I decided in the end to go with the small Bernina as I loved my old one so much and only let it go when I bought the 570,  luckily enough I still have extra feet and the fancy foot control for it. I do need to buy some more bobbin though as I completely forgot I would need them.

Off to play with it now

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi, I’ve just joined the forum.
« on: February 24, 2024, 08:55:21 AM »
Welcome @Clduk to a great forum.

I am beginning to wish I live up north as they say round here :laughing: you seem to have way more bricks and mortar stores.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Bills New Machine
« on: February 21, 2024, 21:49:36 PM »
Looks great @Bill

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Warm and Cosy contest - Jan & Feb 2024
« on: February 21, 2024, 08:50:11 AM »
That’s lovely @Starryfish

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Sewing Machines / Re: Smallish good sewing machines ideas
« on: February 21, 2024, 08:48:30 AM »
@Morgan   good gracious I had one of the originals and loved it, doesn’t look as if it’s available to buy anywhere

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Sewing Machines / Re: Smallish good sewing machines ideas
« on: February 21, 2024, 08:37:18 AM »
That’s another interesting subject thread cutters and needle threaders, they vary so much from machine to machine and price doesn’t always come into it. 

@WildAtlanticWay and @Bill i have been rewatching the sewing bee too and must admit the latest couple of series they seem to have had less trouble with machines.

Last night I watched the one with the 1960s machines and that was really fun.

Thank you everyone for your help I am now still confused.  ::thinks:: I think I would like to buy one of each or at least borrow them and then decide. :laughing:

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Sewing Machines / Re: Smallish good sewing machines ideas
« on: February 20, 2024, 18:12:11 PM »
No @Iminei. I only have 2, my straight stitch and the embroidery machine, my problem with the Bernina was it was too big and heavy and it also made me feel like I should use it all the time instead of my beloved Janome HD9. 

I just need a small machine for the occasional zigzag button hole etc and also would like to be able to move it around the house etc.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: February 20, 2024, 17:41:29 PM »
More little patches sewn together so progress is being made

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Sewing Machines / Re: Smallish good sewing machines ideas
« on: February 20, 2024, 17:40:36 PM »
I have had a lovely time looking at all these machines, I am beginning to come down on the side of Janome,

 has anyone seen this machine https://www.franklinsgroup.com/product/janome-sewist-780dc/. This seems a really good price and it is not too heavy.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: February 20, 2024, 15:04:40 PM »
I am here too, I am sewing some of my scraps together……what it turns into we will see

Good to see you here @Silver Rose

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