The Sewing Room

Savvy_sewing

Morning,
Havent got the tens machine as yet. But hoping to get it in the post in a few days. Just communicating about that now.
DGD is a grumpy bum today.She stayed awake late. I think it was exciting being at her grandads. I am hoping to do some organising of my work area, and take up the material etc thats lurking down here. I have masses of bits of Cath Kidston stuff. But I am trying to think of something different to do with them, other then bags, cushions and hearts! Bit stumped at the moment.!
Maybe some childrens clothes. We will see. But its sorting out and I have the orders to start on before I can play around.
Will have to do it in small stages though. Dont want to overdo it.
Well done on the bags Hart, I find it much easier to make in "production line" mode.
Happy sewing everyone.

emilyk

hi all,

im new to all this sewing business! Ive just got myself a silvercrest sewing machine and im really keen on getting to grips with it. I need to get some needles for my machine as ive broken the one that i got with it! :S
can anyone tell me the best place to get these? ive got a hobbycraft & the range & fabric land all a short drive away.. wasnt sure if these would do them? x

hart44

emilyk wrote: »

hi all,

im new to all this sewing business! Ive just got myself a silvercrest sewing machine and im really keen on getting to grips with it. I need to get some needles for my machine as ive broken the one that i got with it! :S
can anyone tell me the best place to get these? ive got a hobbycraft & the range & fabric land all a short drive away.. wasnt sure if these would do them? x

Hi and welcome

I usually buy my needles from ebay
Here is a link to some http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20-x-Assorted-universal-sewing-machine-standard-needles-/270738221725?pt=UK_Crafts_Sewing_Supplies_MJ&hash=item3f09416a9d

Hope it helps

Savvy_sewing

I buy my needles in the supermarket or wilkinsons when I am passing. They are the more general ones. If I need a ballpoint one then I will send away for them. I have used Croft Mills for them before now.
Still not managed to get up into the sewing room. Lunch now, DGD due back with my helper, so I may manage a bit this afternoon.

tirlittan

Thanks Mooloo. And Hart. I just want something cheap.

jennyjelly

I'd definitely try charity shops, they are generally about 50p a pair. You have to ask for them though as they are not allowed to have them out.

Tamster150

emilyk wrote: »

hi all,

im new to all this sewing business! Ive just got myself a silvercrest sewing machine and im really keen on getting to grips with it. I need to get some needles for my machine as ive broken the one that i got with it! :S
can anyone tell me the best place to get these? ive got a hobbycraft & the range & fabric land all a short drive away.. wasnt sure if these would do them? x

I dont know about the range, as have never been to one, but fabricland is by far the cheapest place (other than online) to buy fabric & habby bits round here.

and i often buy machine needles from there. Just tell them what you are making so you can get the right sixe.

avstar

emilyk wrote: »

hi all,

im new to all this sewing business! Ive just got myself a silvercrest sewing machine and im really keen on getting to grips with it. I need to get some needles for my machine as ive broken the one that i got with it! :S
can anyone tell me the best place to get these? ive got a hobbycraft & the range & fabric land all a short drive away.. wasnt sure if these would do them? x

Have you got a Lidl nr you? They've got sewing stuff in at the mo inc machine needles. Other than that I go to the local market or buy online.

Tamster - well done on winning the book - looks like fab projects in there :j

Mysk - hope you're feeling better.

Rikki - hope you found your tape measure :rotfl:

Managed to get a little bit of sewing done this weekend, halfway through a shower cap and I also made some bias binding

hart44

I have been looking at having a go at these http://www.instructables.com/id/Curlykorker-Hair-Bows/

Has anyone done them yet?

I have put some pic's on my homepage of the bags I made this wkend if you want a nosey

Rikki

Rikki wrote: »

Whose seen my tape measure ? It's bright yellow, 300cm long and was wound up in a coil last time I saw it.

Found it. :j

It was in a clear plastic box which I'd put together to take to the caravan for running repairs. It was just sat on the table next to my sewing machines.