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Done a bit more to the striped top but not feeling great, it looks wonky to me so no photo!  Had enough for today.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Guess what I've got!
« Last post by KayK on Today at 15:21:55 »
OOOO nice - the slightly more lightweight version of the old 201K, a marvellous machine!  Absolutely love them, and enjoy the stitches!
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Sewing Machines / Re: Guess what I've got!
« Last post by Elnnina on Today at 15:04:21 »
Greybird that looks in remarkably good condition, so enjoy playing with this.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Elnnina on Today at 15:02:37 »
Still trying to put my sewing room into a workable space again, why is it whenever we sew using machines they always seem to generate a lot of dust and debris and clutter,  but it is fun to be able to sew so mustn't grumble about clearing up.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Ouryve on Today at 14:31:59 »
I'm a bit more with it, this afternoon and working on the yoke of my Nicks blouse. I'm glad I had the sense to leave it alone, yesterday. I just need to remember to remove the big piece of tape saying FACING! before I turn it all the right way out.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Guess what I've got!
« Last post by Ouryve on Today at 14:27:46 »
That is a beauty  :loveit:
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Sewing Machines / Guess what I've got!
« Last post by Greybird on Today at 13:42:26 »
 My daughter visited at the weekend and before she came she asked if she could bring this machine which she bought a couple of years ago and hadn't used. I thought she wanted help playing with it (she's relatively new to sewing), but no, she was giving it to me! Now we've got the bobbin in the right way up it runs and stitches beautifully! Sadly I don't have anywhere to leave it set up permanently so I will have to develop some muscles to carry it up and down stairs as necessary.



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In the wardrobe / Re: Mood Patterns
« Last post by Missie on Today at 12:28:03 »
Thanks @Ellabella.  I was hoping, rather cheekily, that someone would be able to save me the time of wading through PR  :laughing:

Here is the link for the Mood Patterns.

I'm thinking of either this - The Rosalie Dress -  or more likely The Cypress Dress, but with a longer skirt.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Mood Patterns
« Last post by Ellabella on Today at 11:53:53 »
@Missie can you check on https://sewing.patternreview.com/

You can search for reviews for individual companies and whilst some reviews are either overly effusive or very picky I find that you can usually get a feel for the quality of the patterns.

Meanwhile I’m off to look at Mood Patterns as I’ve not come across them before.
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Vintage Machines / Re: Singer 431g
« Last post by Bodgeitandscarper on Today at 11:46:07 »
Postiepants brought the motor back today and the man at SewLincs can do miracles - it works!

I'm just struggling to get it back in though, as apparently old Bakelite will have expanded, so I'm currently dremelling the shaft bit down.  Just need to polish the surfaces I've sanded now then I reckon it'll go in.  I just hope it does sew well enough after all this faffing - although I do love tinkering with old machines.
Once I've tested it's sewing capabilities, then I'll give it a better clean up.
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