The Sewing Room

genieuk

Pennib I love the dresser. All our furniture is in storage, its solid pine and I am toying with the idea of painting some of our bedroom pieces.

Nice patchwork by the way and well done to everyone else.

genieuk

I made this today



from the fabric I bought at Ikea the other day. The fabric was probably too thick for the fleece but I only added that too the outer fabric.
And unfortunately I placed the magnetic clasp too high so cannot top stitch around the outside. But hubby thinks it looks good.
Can you believe that I also had to make myself a little pattern to be able to get the pleats in the right place for myself, otherwise I would probably
still be faffing now, lol.

genieuk

Has anyone seen or head of a side cutter foot, stitches and cuts in one go. At £32 would that be better than an overlocker or am I missing something.

See here just scroll down a little though http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/brothersewmcfeet.htm.

Justamum

genieuk wrote: »

Has anyone seen or head of a side cutter foot, stitches and cuts in one go. At £32 would that be better than an overlocker or am I missing something.

See here just scroll down a little though http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/brothersewmcfeet.htm.

I've never heard of one before, but it certainly looks like it would do the same job as an overlocker doesn't it?

Shelley3774

I'm a lurker of this thread so hope you don't mind me posting. I discovered a passion for sewing about 18 months ago after I developed an obsession with owls!! I decided I would make myself an owl cushion and armed with my Mum's 30 year old singer machine I had a go. I designed my own little range called Hooties and sold a lot through family and friends. Here is one I made for my godson:


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He is backed in minky fur which i love I also made one for my neighbours little girl:


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I also made this Hooty from a melly and me design:

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And finally I made a sock monkey last night:


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I would also love to have a go at making clothes and bags but not sure my sewing skills would stretch to this.

dizzytina

Sorry i have been AWOL for a bit guys. Why does life always get in the way!!! Anyway some great makes from you all at the moment.

Tete i love your owl and Shelley yours are brill i seem to be into owls at the moment too.

Hart love the cube and was going to to ask for instructions but i have been beaten to it!

Genie how nice is that fabric!!! The bag is great is it the one using instructions someone (pootle/Hart?) posted recently?

Cuddles i think your pincushion/scrap bag is great well done for persevering for 4 hours.

I have made a bag for my auntie and there are pics on my blog if i get a minute i'll uplaod some on here.

Pooky i hope you are feeling better soon hun x x

hart44

Not sure if Im tempting fete but Ive just applied for a job as sewing machinist, it sound brill so Im crossing everything
It will mean I can have my evenings back if I get it, more sewing time

Glad you are back Dizzy I know what you mean about life getting in the way :rotfl: not sure who posted the bag instructions but it is RicRac's 1 hour bag

Savvy_sewing

hart44 wrote: »

Not sure if Im tempting fete but Ive just applied for a job as sewing machinist, it sound brill so Im crossing everything
It will mean I can have my evenings back if I get it, more sewing time

Glad you are back Dizzy I know what you mean about life getting in the way :rotfl: not sure who posted the bag instructions but it is RicRac's 1 hour bag

Oo, tell us a bit more about the sewing job!! What kind of things is it to sew?

hart44

Mooloo wrote: »

Oo, tell us a bit more about the sewing job!! What kind of things is it to sew?

It's working for a small family run business making exclusive ladieswear. They offer trianing and use the best quality fabrics
I am so hoping to be able to get the job but they have had a few applicants so just have to wait for an interveiw and see how that goes

genieuk

Oh that sounds good Hart fingers crossed for you.