The Sewing Room

pennib

Hope to see lots of your makes on here parsniphead. Goodness you started sewing early, start em young I say!

pennib

Oh we've ground to a halt! No-one making anything?

winniepooh

ive made a few christmas cushions just havent had chance to put them on here but there on my blog if anyone wants to look www.bipolarhappy.com ive got one more design to do

rufusdog52

I have been sewing like mad, just been making presents though. Here is a bag I finished off yesterday, won't say who it is for in case they come and look

pennib

That's a great bag Rufus. Whoever receives that will be very pleased with it.
Winnie just had a peek at your blog. The skin cream sounds lush. I think it's a bargain especially as it works for you.

winniepooh

I like it Rufus, just what I need.......

mapcr77

I posted this in the old style money saving, but hopefully a keen crafter here would be able to help.

Can anyone suggest MSE ways of making a roman blind?
I've made a panel from remnants, so far I've spent £3 (and its a lovely silk fabric, plus bump and blackout lining), so I don't want to ruin the bargain by buying a £15 roman blind kit. What are the alternatives?
Thanks!

glynisrose

When I last made a Roman blind all I did was used the existing curtain rail and hooks!! You need to weight the blind at the bottom so it falls smoothly and ensure that the first and last hooks on the rail are locked into place, should work OK, mine did!!

winniepooh

mapcr77 wrote: »

I posted this in the old style money saving, but hopefully a keen crafter here would be able to help.

Can anyone suggest MSE ways of making a roman blind?
I've made a panel from remnants, so far I've spent £3 (and its a lovely silk fabric, plus bump and blackout lining), so I don't want to ruin the bargain by buying a £15 roman blind kit. What are the alternatives?
Thanks!

have a look on youtube or pinterest hunni they have a few on there and I was find it easier to watch someone make it first.....if that makes any sense

Nichelette

I'm a long time lurker but I thought I'd finally join in as I love seeing what people have been making on here.

I make lots of things but following the birth of my nephew last year I've been concentrating on making baby quilts and blankets. There are a few photos below along with one of a dress I made .

I've taken the plunge today and bought a used Brother Innovis 1500d embroidery machine on ebay. I'm so excited I can't wait to get it, I'm going to be embroidering everything! I know it isn't very MSE but I'm going to see if I can try and get a business off the ground so it will help with that, and I picture myself having it for many years so over time I'm sure it will be worth it, not that I'm jusifying it to myself or anything .

I currently have a janome machine which I love. I'll see how I get on with the brother - If I'm okay with it I might let my mum have my current machine as I know she has her eye on it!