The Sewing Room

Bunny200

Finally got round to updating my blog so check it out, there more to come just haven't got round to publishing them yet!!!!

Kandipandi

Your little dress is beautiful! Your model is beautiful too

PootleFlump_3

Thanks Jailhousebabe. I didnt see that bit!!

Bunny, love your new blog postings! How adorable! x

Kandipandi

Finally got a rotary cutter (£8.45) today so quite excited (and rather scared) about using it. Didn't manage to get any measuring eqpt. or a large cutting mat (mine is A5!!) so still on hold with the sewing.

I found a new craft shop local to me and the lady in there was really lovely, it was a little treasure trove, her prices were really reasonable too I was rather suprised (not sure about mentioning shop here will blog about it soon).
On my charity shop hunt today I did find a lovely boden kaftan style top which I intend to chop up for it's material (I can't see me ever wearing it).
So even though I am not sewing I'm thinking about it, does that count?

Bunny200

Kandipandi wrote: »

Finally got a rotary cutter (£8.45) today so quite excited (and rather scared) about using it. Didn't manage to get any measuring eqpt. or a large cutting mat (mine is A5!!) so still on hold with the sewing.

I found a new craft shop local to me and the lady in there was really lovely, it was a little treasure trove, her prices were really reasonable too I was rather suprised (not sure about mentioning shop here will blog about it soon).
On my charity shop hunt today I did find a lovely boden kaftan style top which I intend to chop up for it's material (I can't see me ever wearing it).
So even though I am not sewing I'm thinking about it, does that count?

Absolutely! Thats all I seem to think about at times! How will I sew those two pieces together...... what if I try it this way..... blah blah blah. OH is sick of it I'm sure!
BTW, I love my rotary cutter, got myself a huge cutting mat to go with it and its great, no more jagged cuts from the scissors anymore (I just wasnt very good at cutting!), only thing is they are wicked sharp so watch your fingers!!

cuddles123

Kandipandi wrote: »

Finally got a rotary cutter (£8.45) today so quite excited (and rather scared) about using it. Didn't manage to get any measuring eqpt. or a large cutting mat (mine is A5!!) so still on hold with the sewing.

I found a new craft shop local to me and the lady in there was really lovely, it was a little treasure trove, her prices were really reasonable too I was rather suprised (not sure about mentioning shop here will blog about it soon).
On my charity shop hunt today I did find a lovely boden kaftan style top which I intend to chop up for it's material (I can't see me ever wearing it).
So even though I am not sewing I'm thinking about it, does that count?

Would be interested to know more about the shop Kandipandi, so will keep an eye on your blog.:)

cuddles123

Bunny200 wrote: »

Absolutely! Thats all I seem to think about at times! How will I sew those two pieces together...... what if I try it this way..... blah blah blah. OH is sick of it I'm sure!
BTW, I love my rotary cutter, got myself a huge cutting mat to go with it and its great, no more jagged cuts from the scissors anymore (I just wasnt very good at cutting!), only thing is they are wicked sharp so watch your fingers!!

All the huge cutting mats I've seen have been £35+.:eek:
I have a smaller one but can't justify the price of a big one

shirlgirl2004

cuddles123 wrote: »

All the huge cutting mats I've seen have been £35+.:eek:
I have a smaller one but can't justify the price of a big one

I got mine for about £10 (no pand p to pay) from here http://jmm-marketing.co.uk/ as recommended by rosalie-lavender.

ETA: Just checked the details of mine, as taken from my order are

60x45cm OLFA SELF-HEALING MAT £9.43

Just thought it would help you to compare prices but I've just checked their prices now and it has shot up to £14.04!

PootleFlump_3

fruit-loop wrote: »

hi pootle - I used 4oz wadding on the 1st one, I was thinking of using a cheap thin ikea fleece blanket. But yes I do have med and heavy interfacing so could do that.

I'm planning on hiding the handle between the lining and outer, an making it narrower as mine seems a bit wide. Will post pics when its done. Hopefully I can do it today.

Sure your fleece blanket would be fine if its thin enough. Should have said in my last post, I used 40oz wadding by mistake:eek: (thought I bought 4oz but regrettably not!) hence the tea cosy likeness. Im such a numpty sometimes. Looking forward to seeing your piccies.

Edit: Lots of self healing cutting mats on ebay. A1 size. (they have other sizes too but not on this link)

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?Size=A1&_nkw=self%20healing%20cutting%20mats&_dmpt=UK_Crafts_PapercraftTools_RL&_fln=1&_sc=1&_sop=15&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282

cuddles123

Thanks shirlgirl and pootleflump - will have a look.