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gibson123

MrsBunny wrote: »

Good Evening Peeps

I am hoping someone can help me as I can not for the life of me think what the name is of something I need!!!!

I have made a lovely shoulder bag but I need to purchase something to put at the bottom of the bag between the inner and outer fabric. I do not know the name - plastic rectangle, I can see what I want in my mind but can not think of the name......can anyone help, I know it is a long shot if you havent a clue like me!!

Kind Regards
Mrs Bunny x

I use heavyweight interfacing for this, or cardboard. Would plastic not eventually fray the material?

ocemeer

Just got an overlocker for my birthday - having found the overlocking option on my sewing machine - am hoping there is a big difference in the two as it must have scared my dear OH alot to go into a weird shop to get it.
might need help on how to use it - if the dog will ever let me sew in peace

mrsmumbles

MrsBunny wrote: »

Good Evening Peeps

I am hoping someone can help me as I can not for the life of me think what the name is of something I need!!!!

I have made a lovely shoulder bag but I need to purchase something to put at the bottom of the bag between the inner and outer fabric. I do not know the name - plastic rectangle, I can see what I want in my mind but can not think of the name......can anyone help, I know it is a long shot if you havent a clue like me!!

Kind Regards
Mrs Bunny x

Hi Mrs Bunny
oddly, I am making a little shoulder bag as well, and my friend said use acrylic, cut to size at Homebase. Apparently you can get these thin sheets which are ideal as they are waterproof. or white denim, as dark may have dye which could run in the wash? he choice is yours!

FBG85

Hi
Could any one tell me what is the best material to make a soft doll from, it will be for a 7 year old. Also where is the best place to buy fabrics from?
TIA

lazywife

Hello, just tried to search and thought you guys may give the most appropriate answers. Does anyone buy fabric online? Just general stuff polycotton etc. Where are the best sites?
Thanks.
L.xxx

hmo

mrsmumbles wrote: »

Oh ok, that makes sense, so it sounds as though you can do basic overlooking on the general machine, but for proper dressmaking you need to get the overlocker. I have heard of that make that you own and they are meant to be really good. Does it sort of cut and overlock?

Yes it does but you can flip the blade out of the way if you don't want to trim as well as overlock

gibson123

FBG85 wrote: »

Hi
Could any one tell me what is the best material to make a soft doll from, it will be for a 7 year old. Also where is the best place to buy fabrics from?
TIA

any stretchy t-shirt material, jersey or towelling.

gibson123

lazywife wrote: »

Hello, just tried to search and thought you guys may give the most appropriate answers. Does anyone buy fabric online? Just general stuff polycotton etc. Where are the best sites?
Thanks.
L.xxx

Akabhan have never let me down, also fabricland.

Savvy_sewing

You may also find info on the sewing room no chat thread. all sorts of links too shopsetc. I buy most of my fabric on line, and Jackies fabrics are good. I am accessing this from a kindle so not sur how to copy any links.sorry.

i have an overlocker and used it a lot when I was dressmaking and doing the many fancydress outfits that I did for the nursery.
I have had the overlocker for at least 18years and its worth its weight in gold really.
I am hoping it will have a lot more use aswell!

FBG85

Thanks