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cuddles123

natc wrote: »

cuddles123 - Slippers! Scarves etc - what have you made for the girls? Are you looking for clothes ideas?

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I've made Cat Doorstops, Tissue Holders and little drawstring bags to hold Handbag Hangers for the females.
Also Bread Baskets and Sewing Tidies.

Need similar ideas for men.

cuddles123

amymac wrote: »

Typed up a reply and lost it! Here goes again -

What about tool rolls, based on the same idea as the crayon or knitting needle rolls, except all tough and manly of course. They could be used for a set of screwdrivers, allen keys or spanners. I'm quite into DIY myself and the plastic packs eg allen keys come in usually become brittle and disintegrate before too long.

A tool belt is another possible? You would need some heavy canvas material and it might be tough on your machine though.

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Good idea amymac - will give that some thought :cool:

Georgiabay

Sarahjovi, I've just been looking at your blog and your new sewing cupboard is really good. Very organised.

You know that fabric you've freecycled because you're never going to use it?
It'll be just what you're looking for at some time in the future!

emzeebabez

dizzytina wrote: »

Emzeebabz i recently bought the machine you have bought and i love love love it!! i can't recommended it highly enough. it is so easy to use and the embroidery stitchs are great. i have been experimenting with them on a few projects (see my blog for details).

I did a craft fair yesterday and it went really well. i siold quite a few things plus got some orders for name plaques. i also got asked it i would do a couple of school fairs. i can't believe people actually wanted to buy my items!!. Anyway here are a few pics of things i made this week...


Reindeer food made by sewing the sides of a small piece of angel hair that has been folded in half to make a bag and then using backing papers and printing some text and sticking on.



More felt decorations. i did make some cute ruldoph heads with googly eyes too but they all sold yesterday so i can''t show you them!



Scented hearts filled with lavender. Who was it that posted a link for some cinnamon or spice filling from ebay for using in hearts??. could someone repost the link as i can't find it and wanted to buy some for xmas time .

Pennib love your little monkey so cute!!

Ahhh good good Glad you recommend. I've just checked and its ready for despatch yay
I've posted a comment on your forum with the link to get the spice filling as I ordered some at the weekend xx

Sarahjovi

Georgiabay wrote: »

Sarahjovi, I've just been looking at your blog and your new sewing cupboard is really good. Very organised.

You know that fabric you've freecycled because you're never going to use it?
It'll be just what you're looking for at some time in the future!

Thanks, the cupboard has been a long time coming, my material was in bags on the floor before. The fabric for freecycle is still sitting in the kitchen, pending one last look through before I offer it. I know there be something I wish I hadn't got rid of, but there are things I've had for years and never used!

Sarah:D

genieuk

Finally made another bag, I've had the pieces cut for nearly a week. A bit late for the summer maybe.

Louise22

Hi guys!!

I am looking to start sewing, and looking for some tips. Last time I sewed was about 13 years ago :P

Ant tips on where would be a good place to start? Any books, guides, equipment or kits I should look out for? Has to be even easier than beginners level!

Georgiabay

Love your bag genieuk, gorgeous colours.

Hi, Louise, what are you thinking of making?

Louise22

Georgiabay wrote: »

Love your bag genieuk, gorgeous colours.

Hi, Louise, what are you thinking of making?

Hi

Absolutely anything - like xmas decorations, a nice quilt, anything!! I have a craft brain but little ability, haha!

amymac

Hello Louise

I've recently joined in this thread too, there are pics lots of lovely makes and links to very helpful tutorials, fabric shops, book recommedations etc.

Do you have a sewing machine or will you hand sew and do you already have fabric that you want to use or will you have to buy first?