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Title: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: cando on May 25, 2018, 09:06:21 AM

Hi all.

I haven't touched a sewing maching in over twenty years, recently bought material to make blinds and curtains then realised I am out of my depth. So starting with a simple apron pattern.   Rather nervous.   :(

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: wrenkins on May 25, 2018, 09:10:19 AM

Hello and welcome Cando.  :toast:
I too am out of my depth and having a marvellous time on TSP. I hadn't sewn for years and now they've encouraged me to try allsorts!
Welcome to enablers' world.  0_0

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Iminei on May 25, 2018, 09:12:00 AM

Im sure you will be fine  ... its like riding a bike, if you've done it you Cando it ...

especially in the age of T'internet ... sooo many videos, tutorials and, of course, forums where peeps will be only too happy to help you with any fiddly bits!

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: BrendaP on May 25, 2018, 09:14:58 AM

Welcome to the Sewing Place.

You're already doing the right things - coming here, and starting back on your sewing career with something simple.  I'm sure you will soon be making all sorts of things. :snip: :sew: 0_0

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Greybird on May 25, 2018, 09:15:19 AM

Hello and welcome!

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: b15erk on May 25, 2018, 09:19:05 AM

What a great positive name Cando!  A big Welcome from me too!

We'll soon have you sewing those blinds - and doing all sorts of other things too!

Has someone offered you a brew yet?

:drink:

Jessie

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: cando on May 25, 2018, 09:27:32 AM

Thanks for the lovely welcome.  No brew offered yet, so made my own  0_0

Having the net available will help me loads, it gives me a little more confidence.  I studied sewing at school but not sure I can remember it all.

My user name was easy to choose as my approach to life has always been "you want me to fit a bathroom?  yup I can do that in a morning".  (im not a plumber  :loveit: )

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Ellabella on May 25, 2018, 10:05:08 AM

Welcome from me too.

It's amazing what a positive attitude can achieve.

If you get stuck there is usually someone on here who will be able to help.  There is an outstanding depth of knowledge in this forum and people often go to great lengths to help others. :angel:

Plus we are exceptionally good at enabling you to buy things :devil:

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: SkoutSews on May 25, 2018, 10:06:02 AM

Hi Cando and welcome to TSP.  It was blinds that brought me back to sewing, too.  Six of the blighters.  I'd almost worked out how to do it by the sixth....

That reminded me how much I used to enjoy sewing and now I'm really back into it.  There's loads of friendly advice here, good luck!

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Snowgoose on May 25, 2018, 11:21:37 AM

Hello from me and my little :woof: and  :meow:

Here is a lovely  :cake: and  :drink: for you!

I love your name and attitude  :D

This is a lovely place to come and learn but do lock away your credit card, hide the piggy bank and don't let the call of lovely new  :thread: :sew: :fabric: get to you - we really are all very good enablers  :devil:

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Nevis5 on May 25, 2018, 12:38:26 PM

Hello and welcome  :toast: hope you like it here!

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: UttaRetch on May 25, 2018, 12:49:59 PM

Quote from: cando on May 25, 2018, 09:06:21 AM

I haven't touched a sewing maching in over twenty years ... So starting with a simple apron pattern.   Rather nervous.   :(

Back to school, then. 0_0
Welcome.  You will find plenty of support and advice here.  Help yourself to  :drink: and  :cake:

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Kenora on May 25, 2018, 14:27:30 PM

Hello Cando - nice to meet you, and welcome. Don't be nervous - it will all soon start to come back, and if you need help have a look at YouTube or come on here and ask a question. We don't bite!

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: maliw on May 25, 2018, 15:00:26 PM

Hello and welcome, make yourself at home. 0_0

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Ohsewsimple on May 25, 2018, 15:23:36 PM

Welcome cando.  You'll find lots of help and advice on here. 
I'm originally from Pompey.  Not too far away now. 

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Lolli on May 25, 2018, 15:29:09 PM

Hi Cando and welcome to TSP  :flower:

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: UttaRetch on May 25, 2018, 15:57:37 PM

Quote from: Kenora on May 25, 2018, 14:27:30 PM

We don't bite!

Well not very hard and only occasionally. 0_0

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Sewingsue on May 25, 2018, 16:51:03 PM

Hello, Cando and welcome to TSP.

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: fajita on May 25, 2018, 17:47:53 PM

Welcome, @cando

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on May 25, 2018, 17:48:21 PM

And a welcome from me too - you may not want to follow too much of my advice - see my username  0_0

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: eclectic on May 26, 2018, 13:19:41 PM

Hi @cando  and welcome , I hope you have as much fun as I do here amongst like minded and fun people

Title: Re: Good morning from the south coast.
Post by: Surest1tch on May 26, 2018, 19:07:20 PM

Hello and welcome and here's a cuppa from me  :drink: