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learning to use a sewing machine
hi, I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on teaching yourself how to sew - using a sewing machine - I'm very tempted but as there are seem to be no courses in my area I'm put of at the thought of getting something that I will not be able to use. Unfortunately I doubt it will be as easy to learn as you tube and…
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Make do and mend.........calendar?
Just found this on another website which i thought i'd share with the oldstylers on here that like to re-use as much as possible....you enter the year and it will tell you the year of old calendars that you can use i.e in 2011 the days are same as the 2005 calendars (i hope i'm making myself clear). Here is the link:…
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Anyone Know a Bramley Apple Wine Recipe?
Hi Would like a bash at making some Bramley Apple wine but struggling to find a recipe , what would be the best way to prepare the apple as I have no press. Many Thanks as Always!
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Re-stuffing sofa cushions
Hi I wonder if you can help I want to re-stuff my sofa cushions does anyone know where I can get replacement inserts or foam? Thanks v much Sam
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Filthy, stinky leather + suede gardening gloves
My gardening gloves have gotten rather grotty and it's time they were given a good clean... but I don't know how. They're leather and suede and need cleaning both inside and out. Can I put them in the washing machine or will the suede get wrecked? Help please.
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Washing a 'dry clean only' microfibre mattress topper
Will it be ok to put it in the wash? Or will the microfibre go all lumpy? Its one of these ones I'd obviously rather wash it than shell out almost the price of a new one to have it dry cleaned, :p It will fit in the machine ok, so thats not a problem. Why would it be dry clean only? Any ideas??
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uh oh
OK, very stupidly put one of those hand warmed in boiling water to get it ready to use next time. Forgot it was on the hob Now exploded! :eek: House stinks! windows open etc but smell really isnt going - waiting on oven to cool down to clean. Anything else i can do ? got a visitor later and house is ponging!
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Please help with Caribbean cook ahead recipes to serve 50!
Hello, I have, in a moment of madness decided to do a 'at home' 40th birthday party for my husband next Friday with an expected 50 guests. I can only get next Wednesday off work and on the Friday will land home about 90 minutes before the guests arrive. The invites have gone out 'Caribbean Theme - Wear a grass skirt' Plan…
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OS Daily 5th Nov 2010
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 5th november. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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Avoiding food at the bonfire party!
I have a friend coming to stay for the weekend & if it's not chucking it down we will be going to a bonfire on saturday night - the one in town - we'll need to go out about 5:30pm so prob won't want a main meal before we go, yet I suspect when we're out it'll be the smells of expensive hotdogs/burgers wafting through the…
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Buttermilk substitute?
I live in a city without a car and cannot find buttermilk in any shop! My biggest supermarket I can access is a Mr S and even that's not that big. So was just wondering if there's anything I can use as a substitute instead? Its mainly for cakes etc. Thank you! :D
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Mealplans WB 8th November 2010
In no particular order this week :) * HM pizza and garlic doughballs * HM chilli and rice * Jamie's spinach and ricotta filo pastry pie * Tuna pasta bake * Nigella's salami and baby pasta * Roast beast with HM roasted roots * I'll wait for inspiration on day 7 ;) What are you having?
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Yellow Split Peas in a Slow Cooker?
I want to do a pea and ham soup. I have an already cooked ham but was going to put the yellow split peas in over night with some veg. Do I need to soak the peas so that they break down or will the long slow cooking do that for me?
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What one bottle of spirit should I buy for Xmas cooking?
We don't drink as a rule, but I do use alcohol for cooking. I don't have any hard spirits in the house (beside a huge bottle of Smirnoff we were given a few years ago - still unopened). I will need to buy rum or brandy for my Xmas cake & pudding & mince pies & whatever other xmas treats I do. Are they all interchangeable?…
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OS Daily Thursday 4th November
Good morning Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 4th November. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve…
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How can I wash clothes in the shower?
Hope this is the right section, I don't come on this forum a lot.
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chutney help
has any one got any good ideas on how to make chutney need help for xmas fair please :o please also anyone know where to get cheep jamjar from thanks so much x
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OS Squash
i love squash (juice) and get through so much - is there an OS alternative ?
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Amaretto ideas?
Hiya all, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for any recipes or for something I can do with two bottles of amoretto? I would normally drink the stuff but the OH was given these as birthday presents and they dont taste like the amoretto we normally have (They are bella veroni or something!). I am in to making flavoured…
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Some dressmaking questions
I am still quite 'new' at dressmaking, despite being able to sew since I was old enough to hold a needle I will confess than dressmaking is definately not my forte, although I have made a handful of basic garments 1. I made a dress out of a fine needlecord material and with the leftover fabric I made a simple a-line skirt…
