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Reception => Hi, I'm new... => Topic started by: Reservoirfeeddogs on November 30, 2021, 12:50:07 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: Reservoirfeeddogs on November 30, 2021, 12:50:07 PM
Hi

I’ve been sewing on and off for as long as I can remember (I should be better at it than I am!!).

Returning from an a patch of time away from sewing.  Currently making a few pair of curtains to keep out the winter draughts.  I’d quite like to enjoy some slightly smaller projects once the last pair is up!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Sandra on November 30, 2021, 12:55:35 PM
Hello.  :)

Welcome to the forum.
I don't envy you making curtains. I'm pleased with them when I've made them but hate lugging them around to measure, pin, stitch.....ugh!

Sandra.
xxx
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on November 30, 2021, 13:05:16 PM
Hello and welcome to TSP.

Besides curtains, what other things do you like to sew?

Do you need any enabling to purchase fabric, machines etc? If so, you’ve come to the right place!  :laughing:

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Reservoirfeeddogs on November 30, 2021, 13:29:53 PM
 Thank for the welcome!  :loveit:

I know, the lugging around bit with curtains is not fun!   Fortunately I have some catering tables that I can put up while I’m lining in etc

I’d like to try some freehand machine work, if my machine is up to it (if not I may have to look at buying another one   0_0 )

The temptation to buy fabric!!  I’m like a moth to the flame, luckily (or not) I have some good shops nearby!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on November 30, 2021, 13:34:45 PM
Hello, good afternoon, and welcome.

Has anyone mentioned we NEED to see pics of things you make  0_0
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: realale on November 30, 2021, 13:39:30 PM
Welcome to TSP. I'm another one that can sew curtains and have sewn curtains but really don't like doing them. All those endless seams and piles of fabric..... ugh!
I hope you enjoy your stay here and look forward to getting to know you.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Greybird on November 30, 2021, 13:53:34 PM
Hello and welcome!
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lilian on November 30, 2021, 17:46:52 PM
Hello @Reservoirfeeddogs welcome to TSP  :vintage: :drink:
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Pearl on November 30, 2021, 17:56:36 PM
Hi, @Reservoirfeeddogs .  What a great name.  Wish I'd thought of it first.

Welcome  :drink:
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Lachica on November 30, 2021, 18:56:25 PM
Welcome. We like pix of your makes, we're a nosy lot.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Renegade Sewist on November 30, 2021, 19:28:19 PM
Hi, @Reservoirfeeddogs .  What a great name.  Wish I'd thought of it first.

Welcome  :drink:

I was thinking the same thing. Great name. Welcome @Reservoirfeeddogs !
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: charley on November 30, 2021, 19:39:53 PM
Hello and welcome from me too.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Silver Rose on November 30, 2021, 19:44:06 PM
Hello  and welcome to TSP @Reservoirfeeddogs
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Cazlyn on November 30, 2021, 21:03:11 PM
Hello and welcome to the gang.
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: William on December 01, 2021, 13:08:12 PM
Hello and Welcome!!!

WD
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: ScubaGirl on December 01, 2021, 13:53:44 PM
Hello, lovely to have you here.  :) :toast:
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Surest1tch on December 01, 2021, 17:31:44 PM
Welcome from me too  :)
Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Reservoirfeeddogs on December 05, 2021, 09:38:03 AM
Thank you so much for the lovely welcome!!  It’s taken a while to reply,  tech is not always my strong point but I’ll try and post a picture of the door curtains that I made…next project a sort of blind for the front room and some kitchen curtains!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Mr Twingo on December 06, 2021, 18:00:19 PM
Hello, and a belated welcome.

Reservoirfeeddogs has to be the best name I've seen in a long time. It made me chuckle.  :perfect10: