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The Haberdashery / Maraflex thread
« on: January 26, 2024, 15:17:36 PM »
Has anyone used Maraflex thread and, if so, would they recommend it?
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The Haberdashery / Re: What needles?
« on: January 25, 2024, 16:15:53 PM »
I think I’ve mentioned before that my elderly NDN only had one needle which was probably about 35/40 years old that she used to sharpen when it became blunt. She thought I was very extravagant concerning needles, also my MiL only ever used a size 14 for everything but only changed if they broke.
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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Biba exhibition at the Fashion Museum
« on: January 25, 2024, 08:17:42 AM »
A friend bought a red suit from Biba’s first shop in Kensington Church Street and when she had it cleaned it came back two different shades of red. It put me off buying from Biba but I used to make most of my clothes in those days.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 24, 2024, 14:56:26 PM »
I had to stop halfway through cutting out my top and I'm going to finish cutting out facings and interfacing so that I can start sewing my top but probably won't start sewing until tomorrow.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Machine for my Mum
« on: January 24, 2024, 14:50:30 PM »
@AnthonyExmouth I'm sure your Mum will enjoy her new machine and there is plenty of really good advice on this forum as well as on YouTube. I too bought an ex-display model but I had used it in a class when my old machine packed up on me.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Machine for my Mum
« on: January 23, 2024, 09:09:23 AM »
I think you would be better off buying from a local dealer as you will have after-sales service which you don't get if you buy on line or from somewhere like John Lewis or Argos for example. Perhaps it would be a good idea to take your mother with you when you finally buy a machine so that she can choose.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Machine for my Mum
« on: January 20, 2024, 16:01:56 PM »
A Janome every time, also perhaps you could arrange for your mother to have a “get to know your machine” class as I think she would find this helpful.
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Sewing Machines / Re: All about Sewing Machine Needles
« on: January 19, 2024, 15:13:13 PM »
I've read through all the information and think it's good and better than the Schmetz information sheets.
As it is difficult to buy specialist needles locally I buy my Schmetz needles from the Ironing Press Company, they are usually delivered by return of post and, as a bonus, a needle threader is included.
As it is difficult to buy specialist needles locally I buy my Schmetz needles from the Ironing Press Company, they are usually delivered by return of post and, as a bonus, a needle threader is included.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Returning forum member
« on: January 18, 2024, 14:23:13 PM »
looking forward to seeing of your machines.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi folks, another newbie-ish guy here.
« on: January 10, 2024, 15:49:25 PM »
@grndkntrl You'll find loads of good advice and information on here, and everyone is very friendly.
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Zero Waste Patterns
« on: January 08, 2024, 13:50:57 PM »
I'm glad I'm not the only one who is a bit sceptical about ZW patterns. I've always found that most pattern companies tend to over-state the amount of fabric required. Also if one buys fabric on line it's usually sold in half-metres so one buys more than needed so defeating the object of ZW.
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Zero Waste Patterns
« on: January 08, 2024, 12:51:13 PM »
I haven't been very inspired by any of the ZW patterns as they all seem to be baggy, shapeless, and not very flattering but perhaps they look better when made up.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: New Member - First Post
« on: January 06, 2024, 08:23:10 AM »
Welcome, and enjoy your machines as I wish I had the space for more. I do like to have separate machines for overlocking and coverstitching even though my Bernina will do both these functions.
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Vintage Machines / Vintage Singer
« on: December 23, 2023, 14:11:44 PM »
When my hairdresser came earlier this week he asked me if I had any idea as to the value of his mum’s old Singer, he thinks it’s about 100 years old, has most if not all accessories including the manual, and is in working order. Is it worth trying to sell and, if so, where as he doesn’t want to throw it out if it could be of use to someone.
I hope this post doesn’t contravene TSP rules as he has become a good friend over the years and I would like to help if possible.
I hope this post doesn’t contravene TSP rules as he has become a good friend over the years and I would like to help if possible.