Sock monkeys!

jetty

I've just had a closer look and it looks to me like the timing is out (this is going to sound so technical!) The fork bit that hooks the top thread doesn't seem to go round at the top when the needle is down - not even sure if that makes sense to me!

Do i need to lower the needle or is it already how it should be?

Sian_the_Green

Oh boy, where did you get this sewing machine from??? He he
I think your best bet might be to get a real life person you know understands sewing machines to come along to see it, it's hard on the web and I am by no means an expert!

irishgirl62

The needle needs to go right down to the bobbin

have a look at this blog all different sock creatures!!!

http://amoregreenandsimplelife.blogspot.com/

jetty

Sian, i think i'm going to have to find someone - not sure if my MIL will know but it's worth an ask!

Those sock creatures are really cute lol

almond

jetty wrote: »

Sian, i think i'm going to have to find someone - not sure if my MIL will know but it's worth an ask!

Those sock creatures are really cute lol

sorry can't be anymore help its hard not seeing it , i doubt timing is out
have you tried sewing with no cotton just running it slow and watching to see if needle goes down

jetty

almond wrote: »

sorry can't be anymore help its hard not seeing it , i doubt timing is out
have you tried sewing with no cotton just running it slow and watching to see if needle gones down

That's okay, thanks for helping me, i think i will just have to wait for MIL to come down, if not, my mum on her next visit, lol

cydney65

My first ever attempt at sewing anything that doesn't resemble a button on a shirt Lol! Did it by hand in about 5 hours. Will have to get DD to show me how her ancient sewing machine works as I may be hooked We've called him Oswald and I may try and dress him tomorrow.






CydneyX

Money_maker

Well done cydney, Oswald looks great!

My update - was doing quite well even though it was a struggle with such little socks. Yesterday I tried to do the eyes and it all went wrong... I wanted sewn eyes and to cut a long story short, I have a mess where I used some old darning 'cotton' which wont let me unpick it - grrrrr.

Mind you, was sprung yesterday when sewing on the arms. DS1 correctly guessed it was a monkey. DS1 (14) is now halfway through his own sock monkey so I guess my lot wont be having them in their stockings! DS2 is now showing great interest in making one himself...

jetty

That looks great Cydney :T

sethsgran

Well done Cydney you did great