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Reception => Hi, I'm new... => Topic started by: Kevind on July 27, 2020, 20:53:49 PM

Title: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Kevind on July 27, 2020, 20:53:49 PM
Thanks for the add. I've done quite a bit of sewing using my industrial machine, an Durkopp Adler 069 cylinder arm - if that means anything 8) I repaired rucksacks and heavy tents and so on for a few years when I worked for an outdoor activities provider. I also have a Pfaff select 4 which I've hardly used. I'd like to start making a few things. Just for the satisfaction and pleasure of doing something I like. I'd like to learn to put together seams and so on to a reasonable standard and to work toward making a shirt or something from a pattern. I'm scanning the forum for good ideas to steal :ninja: and for inspiration.
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Lilian on July 27, 2020, 20:57:32 PM
Welcome @Kevind you will find much information here, we have quite a few male sewists joining lately.   :drink: :)
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: wrenkins on July 27, 2020, 21:29:36 PM
Hello. Come in, sit down and have a cuppa.  :drink: :cake:
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: fajita on July 27, 2020, 21:32:23 PM
Welcome @Kevind  :flower: :drink:
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: UttaRetch on July 28, 2020, 07:54:13 AM
Welcome @Kevind.  I am sure we can help when the time comes.
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Efemera on July 28, 2020, 08:22:26 AM
Hello there...you’ll be OK for fabric in Darlington.
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Kevind on July 28, 2020, 22:01:00 PM
Yes, Sew Fabrics in the market has loads of stuff. Also Oxfam does bits of fabric cheaply.
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Tamnymore on July 28, 2020, 22:14:56 PM
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: BrendaP on July 28, 2020, 22:29:15 PM
Welcome @Kevind  to TSP

I've done quite a bit of sewing using my industrial machine, an Durkopp Adler 069 cylinder arm - if that means anything

Similar to a boot patcher  :vintage:?  Does the foot turn?
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Kevind on July 28, 2020, 22:42:32 PM
No, the foot doesn't turn like the old patchers. The arm just makes it easier to get snug fitting things to the needle. Oddly enough though the gentleman I bought it off twelve years ago did use it to repair shoes and boots.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: UttaRetch on July 29, 2020, 08:40:04 AM
That looks like an old workhorse @Kevind and I bet it is seriously heavy.
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: TartanPaint on July 29, 2020, 09:47:42 AM
No, the foot doesn't turn like the old patchers. The arm just makes it easier to get snug fitting things to the needle. Oddly enough though the gentleman I bought it off twelve years ago did use it to repair shoes and boots.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

@Kevind

That's a serious looking bit of kit. Could make sails on that beast!

Oh, and welcome mate :)
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Kenora on July 29, 2020, 11:03:40 AM
Welcome from me too. :)
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Helen M on July 29, 2020, 11:16:01 AM
Hello @Kevind, welcome to TSP!
Title: Re: Hello from Darlington
Post by: Surest1tch on July 30, 2020, 18:43:37 PM
Hello @Kevind, welcome from me too  :D