The Sewing Room

rufusdog52

Happy New year everyone, here's to some lovely new projects xx

*Jellie*

Happy new year everyone- I lurk more than I post so I wanted to say thanks to you all for the inspiration over the last couple of years

mrsmumbles

Re the fabrics for a doll, I would second fabric land, they are brilliant, but don't forget having a rummage around your charity who
, as I have unearthed all sorts of beauties there, Sanderson, kidston, and even big rolls of unused dressmaking fabric from abandoned projects, ideal to learn on. I am learning to make a skirt this way, want to make mistakes cheaply before using the posh fabrics!

dizzy_lizzie

Happy New Year

Looking forward to seeing everyone's lovely makes this year.
I still have a few I've finished and haven't had time to post so will do that soon
x

Keiss_21

Afternoon everyone, and a Happy New Year!!

I hope everyone has had a great Christmas and aren't suffering too much after last night's celebrations.

Not been here for ages...sewing and working loads lately. Been on the Fbk site though, so sort of keeping in touch

I was lucky enough to get four quilting books for Xmas, as well as a fabric printing one. Already part way through making something from one of them. I will post a piccie when I am done. Also knitting socks for DH's nephew (bday next week), but still not sure what size feet he has :eek: Need to get in touch with him or his mum, but they are in a holiday cabin in Canada atm. They should be back at SIL's house in Nanaimo today/tomorrow so should be in touch soon, so will get them done then. He lives in London, so not far to post Also have a couple of other project on the go, so still very busy craft-wise.

I am going to try and get onto MSE at least once a week, so I am not going to disappear again for ages...promise!!

Savvy_sewing

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.

I have made a kindle cover today, as I was lucky enough to be given one for Christmas.
I will post a picture when I learn how to get it off the phone onto the computer.
I am going to TRY to
Make at least one thing Everyday of 2013.
Today making the kindle cover is the first.

blossomhill_2

Hello
I am new to the sewing thread, have a question for you (have tried searching but no hits) - is it possible to machine sew a cushion cover with one side fleece and one side cotton? I was wondering because the fleece is quite stretchy
Thanks in anticipation
BH

Savvy_sewing

blossomhill wrote: »

Hello
I am new to the sewing thread, have a question for you (have tried searching but no hits) - is it possible to machine sew a cushion cover with one side fleece and one side cotton? I was wondering because the fleece is quite stretchy
Thanks in anticipation
BH

Yes its possible. You will need to pin and or tack more closely together and make sure that you dont stretch it as it goes through the feeddogs. Good luck.

blossomhill_2

Mooloo wrote: »

Yes its possible. You will need to pin and or tack more closely together and make sure that you dont stretch it as it goes through the feeddogs. Good luck.

Thanks, I can see the logic in that and will tack it well with a few pins to add strength

Mortgage_Reduction_Novice

Hi Everyone... I got some lovely sewing-related Christmas presents which has renewed my enthusiasm and made me more determined to make time of this hobby.

Attempting to follow my resolution to use up some fabric scraps here's what I made during some indulgent sewing time yesterday:


A new key ring tab and loyalty card holder. For years I've kept my needles on a scrap of fabric in my sewing box - now I have a needle book. I immediately regretted not making extra 'pages' for it though!

Today's list includes a belt to replace the one on my coat (it's a bit cheap looking so hoping to rectify that with a home made one), a lanyard or two for work, repair the hole in the fitted sheet for the guest bed and take a skirt up. On the subject of the skirt, it's stretch jersey - not a fabric I've worked with before so I'll be doing some trial and error sewing with the strip I cut off. I have a round needle for my machine or pointy twin needle - which is best for hemming? Would a walking foot help? Any other tips? I have the widely reported jersey fear!