The Sewing Room

genieuk

I am looking at trying to make a shirred summer dress but need to order some elastic thread, has anyone any ideas on what thickness I should use.

Thanks

LJM

cuddles123 those little hats are so dinky and gorgeous

euripidesralph

rosalie-lavender wrote: »

A zig zag foot looks like this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22686003@N08/2611386588/

and when sewn it looks a bit like this /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

You can alter the width of the stitch and also change how close the stitches are sewn together. It is handy for decorative things and also for neatening raw edges.

You aren't the only one to have an "illness" where fabric is concerned, I think there are a few other people on here, myself included who have quite a fabric stash.

thanks so much - that makes more sense now - although my machine appears to have lost it lol still at least i know what the replacement looks like

I think I shall see if I can get a replacement possibly to experiment

euripidesralph

Hi all - me again - have been at the sewing machine over the weekend but have hubby currently searching for the camera lead to see what you all think of my attempts :eek::o

But as he has wandered off muttering about his train set it may be a while so would you mind if I asked another silly question?

the taggy blankets - what are they for? - a friend is expecting in november and wondered if it would be appropriate to make her one?

thanks in advance

xxx

PootleFlump_3

euripidesralph wrote: »

Hi all - me again - have been at the sewing machine over the weekend but have hubby currently searching for the camera lead to see what you all think of my attempts :eek::o

But as he has wandered off muttering about his train set it may be a while so would you mind if I asked another silly question?

the taggy blankets - what are they for? - a friend is expecting in november and wondered if it would be appropriate to make her one?

thanks in advance

xxx

Hi! Someone else was asking the same question about taggie blankets the other day (I wondered the same thing TBH.) Here is the bit in the thread that will help. From Page 182 onwards.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2169321

Looking forwards to seeing you piccies! x

shirlgirl2004

genieuk wrote: »

I am looking at trying to make a shirred summer dress but need to order some elastic thread, has anyone any ideas on what thickness I should use.

Thanks

I don't know the thickness of mine but it can only be 2mm thick if that what are the options? I went into my local shop and just asked for shirring elastic. They didn't offer a range of sizes.


ETA: Found it easily enough on Ebay . This is just the first I came to so you have an idea.

danemi1

my little girl got a comforter when she was a baby - she still has it for bed now (she is 6) its lovely - so comforting - may be an idea to make two though incase one got lost - they get really attached to them!

danemi1

euripidesralph wrote: »

Hi all - me again - have been at the sewing machine over the weekend but have hubby currently searching for the camera lead to see what you all think of my attempts :eek::o

But as he has wandered off muttering about his train set it may be a while so would you mind if I asked another silly question?

the taggy blankets - what are they for? - a friend is expecting in november and wondered if it would be appropriate to make her one?

thanks in advance

xxx

Can't wait to see what you have been making

dearme

Hello everyone
I am new to MSE and just found this thread. I feel so at home here as I love to sew. There are some great posts and will read more when I have more time. I have just posted about my recent alterations on my blog as I was very pleased with the results of my experiment! Here is a pic. No sorry there isnt as im new cant post links etc...how long will it be until I can?????

I am a big fan of make do and mend and will post more ideas and pics soon....off to CAB now *hopes tummy stops making silly noises before I get there*
x

buggalugs

Hello everyone I lurk on this thread daily ( sometimes three or four times a day just to keep up you understand ) But i had to come out of lurkdom to ask Cuddles123 where did you get the pattern for the ear flap hat please? I have a new grandson coming in september and I love tha pattern.
Pootleflump the pjs sound lovely
Nuttywoman I love the fabric and totally agree with others that it would make amazing cushion covers. Even dining chair seat covers maybe?
TIA