Can you use the large cones of polyester thread on an ordinary sewing machine?
If so, how does it work?
I don’t know the correct terms to google. 

I have a basic Singer overlocker that’s great and I bought a few cones of thread for it and recently purchased a 250m reel of Gütermann thread and wondered about the difference in price v difference in quality and how to choose the right type of thread for your project?

I’d probably stick with the branded polyester or cotton thread for dressmaking but I’m mostly playing at sewing and making bags, bunting and cushion covers etc. at the moment so don’t want to waste money on expensive thread if I don’t need to.

hearstmagazines.co.uk/pr-insert

You can purchase 6 issues of Prima magazine with free sewing pattern - you must tick the box that appears on the last page (?) when ordering. 6 issues for £6 BUT ONLY IF YOU SIGN UP TO DIRECT DEBIT.

If you pay by credit/debit card, the offer isn’t available.

After 6 months you will be billed £15.75 for the final 6 issues unless you cancel your subscription 28 days before your final direct debit goes out of your bank account.

Just saw this in a Facebook forum and know nothing more than the info posted below:

Callout to save buttons from landfill...

A Brown & Co Buttons (a 104-year-old button factory in Croydon) needs to dispose of 30 TONNES of buttons as the factory is shutting down.

For anyone interested in large quantities. 

Email Sarah: sjanalli@googlemail.com
They are currently selling for £2/kilo. Colours can be requested.

In case anyone is interested in buying an inexpensive overlocker, Amazon has this Brother one as their deal of the day for £129.99

  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  I’m hoping to put a cover on my chair as the cream one gets grubby easily. I ordered some curtain weight fabric online and it’s arrived so I can make a start. 

The original cover is one long piece with a fold over cushion at the top and a flat section in the middle between the back and the seat pad.

I was originally thinking of just making a loose cover to fit over the existing cream cover but I’m not sure how to do it.
I usually make simple cushion covers by doing the envelope (no zips) style and hoping I can do something similar here.
Do you think that will work?

I could try adding zips but as I don’t have any long zips I’d have to order them online and wait until they arrived. I’d definitely appreciate advice on what sort of zips to buy.

No idea where to post this question but I was wondering... I’ve got a new (very basic) computerised sewing machine with LCD screen and I remember years ago being told you mustn’t wave a magnet near to an LCD screen.
I have a magnetic pin cushion that usually sits just to the right of my machine and I’m now wondering if I need to move it away and stick with my homemade pin cushion instead?

Sorry if this seems a daft question.