The Sewing Room

Kandipandi

Vicki I pretty much make them up as I go, but originally I followed a pattern from the Tilda book which shows how the fabrics and zip sandwich together. Don't be scared of zips, just give it a go, they are cheap enough if you mess it up just try again. If you pm me your email address I will send you a scanned copy of the method I used to put zips in my bags.

Georgiabay

karmacookie wrote: »

Yeah, took 2 mins. Something you can try while you wait to get your machine back

Yeah, except she's got my cutting out scissors as well and the other scissors in the house are rubbish.

hart44

xxvickixx wrote: »

Kandi, I want to make one of those bags, where did you get the pattern?

I'm scared of zips, I don't know why, I've never done one not even watched my mum so they really are a big unknown. Any tips or words of encouragement would be great!

I had the same problem as you, I thought zip's would be hard to put in but then I found this tutoiral and I now use it all the time


http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2009/05/lined-zippered-pouch-make-up-bag.html

lellypants

Thanks Kandi!

Dinah93

flossie217 wrote: »

Members on thesewingforum have been making their first quilts following step-by-step online instructions by another member. http://www.thesewingforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=20527&page=2

I like ehow.com for video tutorials. You might find something that interests you on there. I have this one in my favourites but still haven't tried making a quilt yet. http://www.ehow.com/video_4419004_sewing-strips-quilted-table-runner.html?cp=1&pid=1

For something smaller, I bought one of these nativity panels to quilt. It is too big and I haven't anywhere to hang it in one piece, so I think I'll cut a few of the pictures and work them individually.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Star-Wonder-Christmas-Quilting-Panel-Sewing-Fabric-/310183956584?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Crafts_Quilting_ET&hash=item4838679068 ( I didn't buy mine from ebay)

Hope your knee op isn't too far away and all goes well.

Thanks for that, I'll be spending an afternoon having a read through.

Love the cupcake bag!

I finally finished my cotton maxi dress (cut it out two weeks ago, but only started sewing on Sunday!) You can't see the material all that well but its this.

I used New Look pattern 6774, which has an incredible ammount of variations!

I am beyond chuffed with the end result. There is not an error on it I can see, and I'm super critical, and I wore it to a hen party dinner last night and five people asked where I got it!!!

Next up I'm finally going to tackle that jersey dress, its all cut out, but sewing 4metre strips in straight lines is offputting - a wobble at the start and I'll be spending hours with the stitch unpicker!

Kandipandi

Dinah - your dress is beautiful, well done!
Hart - that tutorial for zips is great that is how I do mine.

PootleFlump_3

Dinah your dress is great - fits like a glove!
Re jersey dress, do you have to change the tension on your machine or use a different kind of needle? I want to make a copy of a jersey dress I already have but Im a bit scared of the material and have never used it before. Any tips would be welcome!

23rdspiral

hi everyone, i've been away for a week so sorry for the long catch up post!

Kandipandi wrote: »

Loving your Raven, he looks rather wise yet menacing; I could do with one of those to tease my cat with! Sorry that would just be cruel wouldn't it?

Thanks Kandi . Actually i just made one without the stand to hang up, and it would make quite a good cat toy!:D

Dinah93 wrote: »

Also has anyone ever made a quilt? I really want to, but I only ever make clothes, so have no idea where to start!

i really like patchwork but the quilting side of things gets me down a bit. your local library should have some books that might help with the basics.

Georgiabay wrote: »

Here is a pic of the patchwork I started nearly 30 years ago

that's really lovely! dont you fancy carrying on and making a patchwork throw? i love that you've had it for 30 years, it gives me hope for the hand pieced hexagon one i've just started, and can see me working on till i retire!!

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Dinah

Beautiful dress! I do so like seeing everyones photos

Pootleflump. A ball point needle is best for knit fabrics.

hart44

Wow Dinah what a beautiful dress :T
Seeing that now makes me want to have a go at making my own clothes as being 5ft tall I have a job to find dresses and trousers that fit nice