The Sewing Room

CandyB101_2

Is calico similar to canvas then??
I need something that has a bit of weight, to make into toolbelts.

cuddles123

Not as heavy as canvas, but very strong

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico_(textile)

Any of these any good?

http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk/product_list.htm?catID=3

CandyB101_2

Many thanks for the links.
They seem to do a range of textures in the calico.
I actually transfer print onto the canvas, do you think this would still work with the calico??

cuddles123

Not sure Candy - some calico is glazed, so a bit shiny.

shirlgirl2004

CandyB101 wrote: »

Probably a long shot but ....... has anyone seen anywhere selling some cream canvas material, Dunelm have NONE!!!!
Have tried a few stores, but they are saying that deliveries should of been in beginning of October and the delivery dates keep getting put back ... now probably December :eek:
Have been looking on Ebay/Internet with not much success.

I bought some from Ebay although it was a HUGE roll 10 metres maybe more. I used it to try and make a teepee (a not very successful attempt) and then made some kids bags with appliqued monkeys on them. I do still have loads left.

shirlgirl2004

Meegielo I love the bookmarks especially the lace one. I have some lace which I didn't know what to use it for so I may now have an answer.

CandyB101_2

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

I bought some from Ebay although it was a HUGE roll 10 metres maybe more. I used it to try and make a teepee (a not very successful attempt) and then made some kids bags with appliqued monkeys on them. I do still have loads left.

Thanks, have pm'd you x

hmo

meggielo wrote: »

Re: choosing a sewing machine...I'd go for a Brother machine every time. I absolutely love mine and when I upgrade (I can dream) it will be to another Brother. I have found their customer service to be second to none in the UK. Although I have heard bad things about Brother (US).

Over the weekend I made four Chritsmas stocking although only two are totally finished. Here are the finished two which are mine and my sons.


I also made a sock monkey (my first one ever) It came out pretty good for a first attempt and it has now been claimed by my 8yr old daughter:rotfl:I have two more in progress which are to hang out the top of my kids stockings on Christmas Day. I have ordered some eyes and am going to have a go with making the arms moveable. I'm not sure how this will work out yet but I'll keep you posted on the progress:D

Today I have completed an order for three bookmarks. Two were initialled to the customers requirements and the other is a Cath Kidston bookmark. I am very pleased with how these turned out and was also thrilled to get an order:D Thank you Teresa I really appreciate it. Here they are, a denim one for a young man, a brown/green striped one for an 50+ man and the CK for a lady.

bookmarks are great is there a tutorial or pattern for how tomake them please

Prudent

Tamster150 wrote: »

What sort of things will you be putting into the story sacks? At work we have hand puppets, board games and more books to go with that theme/story. So I know that half or even a pillowcase wouldn't be big enough for us. Ours are at least 60cm square, if not bigger, but they stay in school - I suppose they would need to be smaller if the students are taking them home.

I have found simple instructions for you here
http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/DrawstringBagInstructions.pdf

And ideas for story sacks here
http://www.storysack.com/sacks/list

Thank you so much for the help. My story sacks are a bit simpler as I am writing sensory stories with props. My latest one has the story (which I do on the computer and laminate on single sheets), a train whistle, an ice pack, a little tub of cocoa, a small teddy bear and a small doll's quilt, some essential oil on cotton wool in a little tub.

We do have story sacks in the school with the usual board games etc, but I teach children with profound and complex needs and have to make more specialised bags.

Prudent

Tamster150 wrote: »

What sort of things will you be putting into the story sacks? At work we have hand puppets, board games and more books to go with that theme/story. So I know that half or even a pillowcase wouldn't be big enough for us. Ours are at least 60cm square, if not bigger, but they stay in school - I suppose they would need to be smaller if the students are taking them home.

I have found simple instructions for you here
http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/DrawstringBagInstructions.pdf

And ideas for story sacks here
http://www.storysack.com/sacks/list

Many thanks for all the help. I do need something smaller than the usual story sack. I teach children withs severe and profound difficulties. I write very simple stories myself and each page has a sensory prop such as an ice pack, an essential oil on cotton wool in a tub, some cocoa, a train whisle. I do sometimes use puppets, but board games are too difficult.