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The Sewing Room
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Avstar I love your stocking!
my sewing machine isnt brand new, just quite new, moneysaving0 -
Pennib, your knitted quilt and the pin cushion are lovely.!
Avstar, I love your Christmas stocking.0 -
What did you get from jackies mooloo. I think mine came today too but I was out. Have to wait to tomorrow to see it
I bought a bag of ribbons, some fringing, and 3 sets of the christmas fabric samples. ideal for the decorations I have been trying to make.
Mind you at the rate I am working they will be for next year now. I have about 7 or 8 for this year. Too much other stuff keeps getting in the way.When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.0 -
Hi, I posted this in the wrong place, but moonpenny suggested I post it here.
I've been wanting a sewing machine for a while and would love some advice. I have £50 birthday money but can top it up a bit.
I've never used a sewing machine before so the simpler the better, but hopefully I could get something not too flimsy for my money?
Ive seen this one in Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3EBROTHER.htm
and this in Hobbycraft http://direct.hobbycraft.co.uk/produ...ine_267864.htm
They are both £70 but I have a 25% off voucher for Hobbycraft. As i'm a complete novice I'm probably wrong but is the LS-2125 the better machine? Which one would people advise or is there a better beginners machine?
Just to give you an idea I do a lot of handsewing - fabric hearts, felt bits and bobs etc, just little projects; and I would like a machine to maybe tackle some bigger things like cushion covers etc.
I would really appreciate your help!!0 -
Hi, I posted this in the wrong place, but moonpenny suggested I post it here.
I've been wanting a sewing machine for a while and would love some advice. I have £50 birthday money but can top it up a bit.
I've never used a sewing machine before so the simpler the better, but hopefully I could get something not too flimsy for my money?
Ive seen this one in Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3EBROTHER.htm
and this in Hobbycraft http://direct.hobbycraft.co.uk/produ...ine_267864.htm
They are both £70 but I have a 25% off voucher for Hobbycraft. As i'm a complete novice I'm probably wrong but is the LS-2125 the better machine? Which one would people advise or is there a better beginners machine?
Just to give you an idea I do a lot of handsewing - fabric hearts, felt bits and bobs etc, just little projects; and I would like a machine to maybe tackle some bigger things like cushion covers etc.
I would really appreciate your help!!
I have the Brother machine from hobbycraft. I get along with it pretty well and it suits my needs fine, I've made clothes and little projects without any problem. I had limited sewing machine experience before I got this, and I found it simple to use.
As long as you're not planning any huge projects using thick material I think it's a good buy, especially with the voucher!Finally bought a homeStarting mortgage £289,500 31.01.19 - Current outstanding £192,586.98/CENTER]Overpayments since 27.03.19: £52,407.470 -
Hi, I posted this in the wrong place, but moonpenny suggested I post it here.
I've been wanting a sewing machine for a while and would love some advice. I have £50 birthday money but can top it up a bit.
I've never used a sewing machine before so the simpler the better, but hopefully I could get something not too flimsy for my money?
Ive seen this one in Argos http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3EBROTHER.htm
and this in Hobbycraft http://direct.hobbycraft.co.uk/produ...ine_267864.htm
They are both £70 but I have a 25% off voucher for Hobbycraft. As i'm a complete novice I'm probably wrong but is the LS-2125 the better machine? Which one would people advise or is there a better beginners machine?
Just to give you an idea I do a lot of handsewing - fabric hearts, felt bits and bobs etc, just little projects; and I would like a machine to maybe tackle some bigger things like cushion covers etc.
I would really appreciate your help!!
I am not able to open the links. Can anyone else?When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.0 -
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4602318/Trail/searchtext%3ESEWING+MACHINE.htm
Brother X5 Sewing Machine
http://direct.hobbycraft.co.uk/products-Brother-LS-2125-Sewing-Machine_267864.htm
Brother LS-2125 Sewing Machine
Sorry, I don't know why they don't work. Maybe these will be better?0 -
They seem to work this time!0
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Doesn't look like that much difference between them, so I'd go for the Hobbycraft with the 25% off voucher. I'm still using a 25 year old Singer which does nothing except go forwards, backwards and very labour intensive buttonholes and I've made skirts, tops, jackets, curtains, cushion cases and a loose cover on it..................
....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
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Doesn't look like that much difference between them, so I'd go for the Hobbycraft with the 25% off voucher. I'm still using a 25 year old Singer which does nothing except go forwards, backwards and very labour intensive buttonholes and I've made skirts, tops, jackets, curtains, cushion cases and a loose cover on it.
I agree with Errata, they are basically the same machine, except one has a few extra stitches incorporated, but you will find the other one completely adequate. Or you should.
Good luck, and happy sewing!!When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.0
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