The Sewing Room

Rikki

koolkid wrote: »

Hi everyone

I hope you don't mind me posting but today I fulfilled a dream and was given my very own sewing machine I'm so incredibly excited (am I sad- OH thinks so!). Anyway I have a project in mind- I want to make roman blinds for my bay. I have sewn before and I was good but it was ages ago so I'm a little worried that I'm taking on more than I can chew. Is it very hard? I've watched a tutorial on the net and it looks easy but she's a pro so she would make it look that way!

Any reassurance would be greatly appreciated

KKx

Have a dummy run and make one with an old bed sheet first before you cut and sew expensive fabric.
The best advice I wished I'd listen to. MEASURE TWICE - CUT ONCE .:)

koolkid

Thanks girls!
What a good idea Rikki- think I might tidy up put the kettle on and have a go how exciting yey! x

(will be back on in 2 hours throughly frustrated and fed up!) x

craftgirl1960

Dizzy - Oh your bag is gorgeous! I can't wait to see your tutorial! I have just made my first crayon roll, I used tea towels as I didn't want to ruin my new material I have bought I'm really pleased with how it's turned out!

Georgiabay - I love your bag, it's so cute

Flossie Thank you for the link I have saved it to my favourites, I really do need practice sewing in straight lines!

PootleFlump_3

PootleFlump wrote: »

Hi All,
Can anyone tell me what kind of felt is best for applique/sewing? I bought some from ebay and Ive bought the wrong stuff. I think Ive bought craft felt as it feels really hard and I dont think its for sewing with......

Anyone? Want to buy some but not sure which kind......

flossie217

koolkid wrote: »

I want to make roman blinds for my bay.

KKx

You may find some hints and tips here
http://www.thesewingforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=77

sorry I can't help you myself

Sarahjovi

PootleFlump wrote: »

Anyone? Want to buy some but not sure which kind......

Hi Pootle,

I bought some felt from Hobbycraft which I have used for sewing and applique. I don't think it is the best quality, but it did the job.

Wool felt is probably the best quality!

Cheers

Sarah:D

PS. I've been to Blackpool for a week, if you've missed me.

cuddles123

Woohoo - managed to take pics of my makes on the old camera (OH has taken the other one) so I'm going to bore you...

Flock of chickens

cuddles123

Pyramid Doorstops..

cuddles123

Knitting Needle Case (bigger version of a Crayon Roll)

danemi1

I followed this lovely lady's tutorial on her thread and made this

ta da....

finished it - golly I was terrified I was gonna muck it up - I was sweating at one point scared to do the next bit but when I was stuck I clicked on the pictures in the tutorial which supersized them and then it made sense - I am sure the words on the own to most people would have done but I just got myself in a muck sweat about it and looking at the fab pictures in the tutorial calmed me - I have still got to stuff it properly yet - its got two bags of pasta in at the mo so they will have to come out - what is best - some folk say cat litter - I dont know the first thing about that as I have a strong aversion to cats!