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sewing help needed,please.
I have to cut holes in my sons vests so i can have easy access to his feeding button.I have tried cutting the circle and just hemming under but the cotton got eaten by the machine:o I have checked online but cant find any instructions or anything to give me some idea of how to do this :( I have bias binding but cant work…
Super Chunky - sewing up advice please
HI, I have recently knitted a lovely wrap with King Cole ultimate super chunky - which is a very thick yarn, very similar to what you can create with a "knitting nancy". However, it unravels very quickly and it is proving difficult to weave in the ends. Has anyone used this yarn or can offer suggestions? A friend sugessted…
Creative Stitches Magazine
Hello everyone, I am wondering if you crafty people can help me? I have asked in the cross stitch cafe, so now I am asking you. Years ago (1997) I had a magazine - issue one, so it was only 99p and it was published by Marshall Cavendish. Now move on about 10 years and I have a house fire - lose alot of my stuff, including…
New Sewing Machine Help :-(
I recently visited a London branch of John Lewis to purchase a sewing machine, I was almost set on the Singer Curvy at £469 but the demonstrator was unable to demonstrate the machine as she knew nothing about it! I am an experienced sewer, so wanted a computerised machine with different stitches, but I am not particularly…
Has anyone got a use for.....
A packet of machine sewing needles? They are 'D' shaped and look like they have never been opened.... I am having a clear out and came across them in a box under the bed.... If anyone would like them, PM me your address and I'll post them out to you!! My new sewing machine uses different needles.... Oh they are sharp…
Working Compasses
Would any of you crafty people know where one might buy some working compasses for crafts. Something reasonably priced and decent quality. I've looked around for these but always end up finding companies in China or elsewhere, which seem to have minimum orders of at least 500.
Help please I am looking for...
A small bag pattern to stitch, suitable for a christmas tree decoration obviously I'm willing to pay for the pattern as it will save me time and materials!!
Useful site? Waterproof fabrics etc
Just come across this site which specialises in outdoor fabrics, buckles, webbing, continuous zips etc. Could be handy if you make luggage, bags etc. catalogue -£1.50- includes 5 fabric samples of your choice. Leaflets (to buy) to make ponchos, small tents etc http://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/leaflets/catalogues
Sewing Machine is too fast!
I bought a reconditioned sewing machine from Sewing Machines Direct ( a great company) at Christmas. It's the same as this one. http://www.sew.co.uk/brother-rh127-sewing-machine?gclid=CL32i-Tawr0CFRDItAodR0sAYA I've just attended three sewing classes and used an Elna machine which I found much, much easier to use. My…
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