The Sewing Room

wotnext

I have never been much good at sewing but I am determined to change that this year. I am getting my much beloved and missed mum's sewing machine and am determined to make wonderful things with it, just as she did. I do know that it needs a service as she mentioned it before she passed away.

Does anyone know where I can get it serviced?

jamtart6

I was bought a brand new spanking Brother XL 2620 for Christmas - as a surprise gift! I now need to know what the heck to do with it! I can thread it and can wind a bobbin. I cannot sew straight yet haha! So I'm in to learn a few things!

poppett

My hubby bought me a sewing machine 3 years ago with the intention of my altering jeans/trousers because at 5ft 1 and a bit they are always too long for me. However, I think I have had the machine out all off 4 times! I really would like to learn to use it more and have a bash at some projects so will watch this "thread" with interest.

donquine

Count me in!

I asked on the wanna buy it or do it board, but received no replies. What do you think of this as a beginner's machine? Anyone seen a better option? I need to buy a sewing machine before I do any machine sewing... :rotfl:

stardrops42

wotnext wrote: »

I have never been much good at sewing but I am determined to change that this year. I am getting my much beloved and missed mum's sewing machine and am determined to make wonderful things with it, just as she did. I do know that it needs a service as she mentioned it before she passed away.

Does anyone know where I can get it serviced?

Hiya

My mam has just had her sewing machine serviced, she rang someone out of the local paper. Maybe you could find someone from your local paper or yellow pages. Sorry not much help:o

stardrops42

donquine wrote: »

Count me in!

I asked on the wanna buy it or do it board, but received no replies. What do you think of this as a beginner's machine? Anyone seen a better option? I need to buy a sewing machine before I do any machine sewing... :rotfl:

Hiya

My mam bought one like that from Dunelm for about £45, it was rubbish, she took it back in the end. She then decided to try and get her old one serviced and now it works great:rolleyes: If I was you I would buy a full size basic machine. Mine is a brother and it cost me around £80 about 3 year ago and does everything I need it too plus more;) I think it is great for a beginner like me:D

ETA - here is mine, although I didn't buy mine here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brother-XL2230-Sewing-Machine-A-Grade-%26-Free-Carry-Case_W0QQitemZ270481089057QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=&rvr_id=&cguid=b27b6dff1250a0aad462b482fb31f74c sorry I'm not very good at the linky thing.

craftyfox

can i just lurk in the background please :j(work full time, have 2 boys and a small craft business ) sometimes i only have time to read and run, i mostly knit/crochet but do a little bit of sewing and last may i bought a singer overlocker to go with my toyota which i have had for years. i would love to use the overlocker for more than just straight lines and to start to make things for the house and me not just for sale all the time.

CandyB101_2

Oooh well done Stardrops ... love the idea of a sewing thread :j:j

I haven't made anything this year apart from some 'daddy duty tool belts' to go with my nappy cakes.

I plan on going shoping this week for some bright fabric to make a start on some 'crayon rolls' for xmas 2010.
http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/09/lazy-crayon-roll-tutorial.html

Job tomorrow ....... to clean and oil my machine ready

CandyB101_2

I had planned on selling my overlocker, I never use it (too technical for me) ........ looks like I'll have to keep it now.

Off to find instruction video/handbook ......... I WILL LEARN HOW TO USE IT!!! :rotfl:

stardrops42

CandyB101 wrote: »

Oooh well done Stardrops ... love the idea of a sewing thread :j:j

I haven't made anything this year apart from some 'daddy duty tool belts' to go with my nappy cakes.

I plan on going shoping this week for some bright fabric to make a start on some 'crayon rolls' for xmas 2010.
http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/09/lazy-crayon-roll-tutorial.html

Job tomorrow ....... to clean and oil my machine ready

Hi Candy:hello:

Some kind person on another thread (sorry can't remember who) said that Argos are selling a pack of 5 cotton tea towels for £1.49 that might be great for your crayon rolls, lovely bright colours, bit retro. I've reserved 3 sets to collect on Thursday:D

ETA - Here you go http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1209745/Trail/searchtext%3ETEA+TOWELS.htm