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Making clothes at Home
Hey all Im buying a sewing machine - ive decided I need one and want to use it to the maximum (already have the quilting and cushion making to do and the machine would be mighty helpful so I can get them finished!) and have decided to make some of my own clothes because I want things that are original, that suit me and fit…
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sloppy pizza dough
I put in all the right ingredients in the right quantities, i have done this LOADS of times and never had a problem. Now sitting in my bread machine is a PUDDLE of slop :( if i put more flour in it will it be salvageable? Will i have to wait and see if it rises again? Or should I just try and cook this slop as a loaf and…
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Defrosting HM Cakes?!?
Hi All, I have just taken a banana cake out of the freezer. It is wrapped in foil and then a plastic bag. Do I need to unwrap it to defrost it? Will it go soggy if I dont?? Thanks, Al.
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what to use natural yogurt for ?
When I had my shopping delivered this week I discovered a 1kg tub of natural low fat yoghurt. As I am currently cooking everything from scratch (with the aid of a Jeannette Orrey cookbook) i wondered if any of you very knowing o/s savers had any recipes that i could use it in, sweet or savoury. Many Thanks
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HM Wreath - rules for collecting greenery?
I usually buy a wreath as we haven't got any holly etc in our garden. Yesterday I noticed there was an embankment next to a footpath choc full of ivy with berries - just waiting to be made into a wreath. :) A magazine I'm reading says to collect greenery to make own decorations, but what is the law on this? I know it's…
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Hello
I was recommended to use this website by a friend ages ago but I have only gotten around to looking at it now. It's amazing. I have been wasting money for so long. This board seems to be the place to introduce yourself so here goes.I am 30 and live with my partner, we have no kids yet and we both work full time. Now that I…
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Another newbie, may I join in too?
Hello everyone, I am new to the old style board too. I think I'm quite old style in lots of ways but after reading through pages and pages of old posts I know there's much more I can learn from you guys. I wanted to say hello and thanks all for the tips I've gleaned so far. Hopefully it won't be too long before I can add…
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Mould on velvet?
Anyone know how I can get mold out of some nice velvet curtains? I had a severe leak in the caravan and am not happy!
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Mozerella cheese, got 4 packets sell by tomorrow, what can I do with it?
Got 4 packs of Mozerella, the sort that comes in a lump with liquid round it, 20p each in tesco as they are sell by tomorrow. Can I freeze it, if so, do I drain the horrible watery stuff away first? Thanks in advance Fluffyscruffy
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Back to basics PDA
Has anyone seen this site dedicated to organising your life on good old fashioned index cards, rather than fancy electronic gadgets? Brill! The Hipster PDA (Parietal Disgorgement Aid) is a fully extensible system for coordinating incoming and outgoing data for any aspect of your life and work. It scales brilliantly,…
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What was in a stocking 70-80 years ago?
My gran is nearly 82 and was reminiscing about what was in her stocking when she was a little girl. She remembered a tangerine a new thruppenny or sixpenny . That started me thinking I want to replicate the stocking she had as a child as much as poss for this Xmas. The fruit is easy, I thought of a coin (maybe one of the…
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Can anyone find me this recipe website ?
I used to visit a website.....can't remember which one ???? Basically...... you type in ingredients you have in the cupboard and the website finds a recipe based on the ingredients. Cant find it anywhere :confused: rob :D
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'Blocking' knitten woolen clothes
Hi I am in the middle of knitting a jumper for one of my grandchildren, and have just noticed it says when making the garment up 'block it first' Well I have tried various methods of doing this, and have never been very successful. Any ideas folks .I paid a fortune for the wool at a craft show and don't want to ruin the…
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Sauce for Upside Down Pud
I am baking a Pineapple Upside Down pud tonight for tea. My mum used to make a sauce, presumably out of the juice, which we then poured over the top of the pud. Anyone any ideas how to make this sauce? It's consistency was like double cream. Do you think she just added some cornflour to the pineapple juice to thicken it…
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:: Important Notices For Old Style
Hi guys, Can I please direct your attention to this thread please. It's very important for the site that you don't ask or offer medical advice on the forum. Specifically to this forum, asking for or providing natural alternatives for conditions isn't allowed even if your are a qualified advisor as the forum is essentially…
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something a bit fishy going on!
or at least, thats my aim :D as a slightly fussy eater, my intake of fish is very very limited. however, because of all this omega 3 health benefits business, and in search of a balanced and healthy diet, i really should be eating more of it. yesterday, i was brave :j - i had steamed haddock in cheese and leek sauce (i…
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getting things going....
Not the nicest thing to have to ask, but can anyone recommend some good oldfashioned homemade recipes that will gently aid my 2.5y child's constipation..... I have already made prune and chocolate brownies - which were quite sucessful, but would really like a few more to try out. I know there is a massive section with…
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Adjust Double Breasted Suit
Ok! I have a suit that used to belong to my Dad and I want to wear it to his sixteth birthday. It has a sentimental meaning so it would be cool to wear it. It is a double breasted suit but is just a bit too wide around the torso. What really needs to happen is for the buttons to just move across just a couple of inches to…
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Newbie, May I join in?
I have always been an O/S girl at heart and have been lurking for ages so have finally decided to bite the bullet and say Hello! Iam a 41year old stay at home mom 2 kids, DS14 & DD4 and have always had to watch the pennies where the food bill is concerned due to only having one wage earner in our house (O/H) I have already…
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Flower pressing
Hello all! Does anyone know how to press a rose? I don't have and I don't want to buy a press just for this one flower? Thank you in advance.
