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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 03, 2024, 13:28:46 PM »
I've PM'd real ale to apologise - as I'm actually going on Friday this year. We usually go on Thursdays and I had forgotten we'd had to alter it this year.
I had to go on Friday once before - but escaped to Wetherspoons to watch the Gold Cup where a 'kind' gentleman explained to me that I was completely mistaken in backing Native River. I enjoyed the look on his face as much as watching that lovely horse storm up the hill - and my winnings that bought us a nice dinner!
Sorry - completely off topic!

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 03, 2024, 11:55:02 AM »
Yes, I do have that with my Atelier 7. I keep notes as I go along, so can easily re-set, but I take your point.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 03, 2024, 08:42:25 AM »
@Helen M my Atelier 7 (sewing machine, not overlocker) is computerised, but can still be altered if need be. I don't know if overlockers have those features.
@realale, I too am going to the NEC - on Thurday, and will be looking at overlockers out of interest.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 02, 2024, 13:17:45 PM »
Yes, there often seems unnecessary complexity - I love my Atelier 7, it is so lovely to use, but I really don't use a lot of the functions. The ones I do use are very good though.
Plenty of stitches to use on knit fabrics, but my overlocker does them so much better.
And thank you @Celia for a laugh - now I wonder if the forum is on a mission to find the most expensive overlocker?

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 02, 2024, 08:42:10 AM »
I agree, I have the Janome 6234XL and have never had difficulty getting the needles.
I am finding this thread very interesting - and DH has glued a wooden wedge to my foot pedal which seems to make it easier.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 12:06:47 PM »
Thank you @Celia, actually I can use a foot control just to press down, it's the finer movements of controlling speed that is a problem, so it would suit me (if I had £3k+!)
@realale, I didn't mean to hijack your thread, I hope you've found this discussion useful.

I do like my 14 year old Janome 6234XL. It does everything I want of it, although I no longer do hems (because of controlling speed). For seams and stitching edges, it keeps tension well and copes with different weights of fabric well.


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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 08:52:16 AM »
Oh, thank @Ouryve for taking such trouble - I'm not sure how you found it! I Google searched and rang a couple of shops I know, who said they has never heard of such a thing.
I loved looking at it, but for any of you who are interested, the price is...........£3515!!!!
It is a wonderful machine, way over my budget, and I don't think i would use even half of the features - but I loved looking at it, and I loved that you found it!
I also thought I might contact them and ask if they know of others with that feature. This forum is wonderful!

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: February 29, 2024, 22:16:40 PM »
I bought my Janome 6234XL 14 years ago, and it has been very good, still working well, I've only changed the blade once. I have one problem that I think is insurmountable, but I too am going to have a look at the NEC.
As my arthritis worsens, my foot is less responsive than I would like, so I have to be very careful with the pedal.

My main sewing machine (which I got 18 months ago and adore) is the Janome Atelier 7. You can vary the speed, and then push a button, you don't need a foot control (there is an optional one if wanted)

I would love an overlocker with that feature, but have not found one yet. There is an attachment you can buy that fits some machines to convert them, but it doesn't seem to fit any overlockers.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: shops in Chester
« on: December 14, 2023, 22:02:06 PM »
Hello, I just wanted to thank you all. I didn't get to Jaycotts or Calico Laine, but I did do a nice shop in Abakhan, and paid by weight! Very friendly staff.
I had a nice poke about the charity shops, astounded by the high heels on sale!
Have to say the Christmas market was rather disappointing - not much original stuff, but some of the other shops were pleasant, and the city itself was lovely, so enjoyable overall.
Happy Christmas!

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Fun with Fabric / Re: shops in Chester
« on: December 05, 2023, 21:48:58 PM »
Thank you all, we shall be looking to do some tourist visits, and we're driving there, so may well visit Jaycott's or Calico Laine as well.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: shops in Chester
« on: December 05, 2023, 09:42:49 AM »
Oh thank you! I've seen Jaycotts on-line but didn't know they were near Chester.

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Fun with Fabric / shops in Chester
« on: December 05, 2023, 08:40:09 AM »
Hello! DH & I love a Xmas market, and this year we're exploring Chester - a city we have never been to in an area we don't really know. Googl tells me that Abakhan is there (I think I have come across them at shows). Any other fabric or haby places I should know about? Or any other stores / things to do? Thanks!

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A Good Yarn / Re: A Silly Question...
« on: June 19, 2023, 21:34:24 PM »
I always check every pattern, and write in pencil what stitch I am doing. Once I started doing that, I got much less confused!
Ravelry has great patterns and information, but not everyone is careful with the terminology.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: stretch silk
« on: June 07, 2023, 20:58:48 PM »
I remember Broadwick Silks well. I used to love to to wander round the Soho shops. I was thinking of going to check them out (on the North Circular now I think). Thanks for the suggestion.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: stretch silk
« on: June 07, 2023, 08:36:03 AM »
Thank you for reminding me about weights - it's something I often forget. I was thinking of a fairly heavy weight.
If I have to use silk jersey, I would go for leggings - which to my mind is not quite right, even though it will be a very informal wedding.
Another option is what my kids call 'festival trousers' - a version of what I call 'harem trousers'. I have some that do look quite nice, but again, a bit informal.
I'm off to check out your suggestions - very gratefully received.

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