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Fun with Fabric / Re: Pound Fabrics
« on: December 04, 2019, 11:31:02 AM »
Never heard of Pound Fabrics before and I really shouldn’t browse fabric websites whilst unsupervised  :S

They have several fleece backed jerseys which should be lovely for my DGD and they could be bought in individual metres plus a couple of pieces for me 0_0

Certainly worth a punt but I now will have to be a lot more circumspect when I do the sewing class trip to Leeds next week :S

Hey Ho it’s nearly Christmas.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Jersey Courtney
« on: December 03, 2019, 22:42:25 PM »
I’ve started using a glue stick, shock horror.

At the moment I use a Prym one that does not clog the needle. It’s especially good on knit necklines. Once it’s finished I’m going to try a standard glue stick. A friend uses one on her hems before she coverstitches and says she has had no problems.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Anyone fancy helping me choose a coverstitch machine?
« on: November 30, 2019, 14:28:53 PM »
I'm sure a couple of people on here got the Britannia one recently, try doing a search and see what comes up.

I bought an old Babylock combi and use it as a cover stitcher and its wonderful, but finding a babylock at a good price is like finding hens teeth :ninja:

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Current Projects / Re: Batik quilt a la Lowena
« on: November 25, 2019, 16:01:47 PM »
Two quilts on the go at once Lowena!  Is this allowed?

Both looking very goo BTW.

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The Haberdashery / Re: What to use to stabilise knit hems?
« on: November 25, 2019, 15:43:07 PM »
I’ve recently tried Lite Steam a Seam tape and found it very useful.

Sorry I can’t do links on my tablet but it’s on EBay.

It’s half an inch wide. I stick it on at the bottom of the fabric then press the hem up with the tape still attached, then remove the tape and press it gently to fix it. I’ve had no problem with cover stitching the hems. I get a nice crisp edge.

I do know I could buy my own fusible and cut strips but as I get older anything that makes the job quicker and easier gets my vote.

 

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For Sale, Wanted & Free to a good home / Re: FOR SALE 10 Bobbins
« on: November 24, 2019, 10:14:41 AM »
Are they Janome ones Imi?

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Current Projects / Re: Batik quilt #2
« on: November 22, 2019, 15:37:02 PM »
That is gorgeous, love your fabric choice.

Have you decided on a layout yet?  I bet you can do a variety of things with that block.

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: New to sewing, and to the Forum
« on: November 22, 2019, 10:27:13 AM »
Welcome from me too @Tim Sr

There are no dumb questions, we all had to start somewhere.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: "Quilted cloque jersey"
« on: November 20, 2019, 16:55:52 PM »
Oh I do like that fabric.

I would have thought if you take it steadily it should zig zag fine.


Wanders off to make evening meal chanting ‘I must not look at the website, I must not look at the website’

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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Last ever wedding dress
« on: November 19, 2019, 11:14:44 AM »
That’s beautiful and very classy.

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House Beautiful / Re: Butterflies & moths
« on: November 18, 2019, 16:19:06 PM »
What lovely fabric @snoozi soozi   

You can’t beat a new cushion cover for a quick update.

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: The Sewing Places' Autumnal Equinox Mug Rat Swap 2019 ... The Big Reveal!!!!!
« on: November 16, 2019, 15:33:01 PM »
@wrenkins handsome half nekid cowboys sound interesting .

Can we have a photo before you gift them.  :D

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Antique quilts
« on: November 16, 2019, 15:23:40 PM »
@Lisalou1965 those are really beautiful.  You are so lucky.

 To me this is patchwork at its purest . It’s original function was to make use of the smallest of scraps. When I make a quilt I always try to incorporate a small piece of fabric that was bought before I planned the quilt. A token gesture I know but it makes me smile if I can manage it.

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Would you believe it???
« on: November 14, 2019, 17:28:28 PM »
@Lowena just to add to the confusion we have a wool filled duvet and are very pleased with it. It seems to regulate the heat well, cool in summer and so far we have not had to add to it in winter.

If your duvets are polyester and flat they will have lost their insulating properties.

Another solution would be to share a bed with Mr L again, nothing like a warm body to keep out the chills on a winters night.  :D

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: En suite sewing room
« on: November 10, 2019, 18:14:47 PM »
Wow @Puzzler that looks amazing. Having a dedicated sewing space is wonderful and one with its own loo!!!

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