The Sewing Room

stardrops42

wotnext wrote: »

Am looking for some inspiration. I am going to be making a gardening hamper for Christmas 2010 and I have found some gorgeous garden fabric. I am a sewing novice, so could anyone suggest something easy that I could make to be included as I'd love to use this fabric?

How about a gardening apron It has pockets in to hold bits of gardening stuff. I will have a look to see if I can find a tutorial for you:D

ETA - here's one http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/788039/how_to_make_a_crafters_or_gardeners.html?cat=32 but if you do a search in google their are loads more :0)

donquine

Has anybody spotted any fabric bargains online?

donquine

sheng719 wrote: »

I am starting to make chrstmas stockings with my each of my family's name on it.

I'd like to do this one too. :j

s0237276

I got my first mini sewing machine for xmas and this thread is just what i was searching for! Have managed to set up my machine and had some practice stitching on scrap material - its much harder than i thought!!

loupoppins

oh, I'd love to join!

>>whispers - Does it matter that I can't sew and dont own a sewing machine LOL:cool:<<

I made sock monkeys this year and lovedthem, and have been inspired by all you crafty people! So am currently in search of a sewing machine, and hope to learn quickly!

I too have visions of a lovely home made Christmas next year full of wonderful things I've whipped up on my non-existent sewing machine:rotfl: LOL

positivelymummy

donquine wrote: »

Has anybody spotted any fabric bargains online?

not yet, i got some christmas sale fabric and fabric labels from rainbow crafts this year, so i'm keeping watch for their sale. i think it was near the end of jan?

Finefoot

I too have visions of a lovely home made Christmas next year full of wonderful things I've whipped up on my non-existent sewing machine:rotfl: LOL[/QUOTE]

Wundaweb is fab for that. You know, the stuff for doing up hems that you iron on?

donquine

positivelymummy wrote: »

not yet, i got some christmas sale fabric and fabric labels from rainbow crafts this year, so i'm keeping watch for their sale. i think it was near the end of jan?

All we have round here is a John Lewis, so if anyone sees anything online worth ordering in the sales, I'd love to see it posted here. Also, if there are any online shops to avoid or that are recommended, that would be good to know too.

I can't imagine JL being my cheapest option for fabric!

donquine

loupoppins wrote: »

>>whispers - Does it matter that I can't sew and dont own a sewing machine LOL:cool:<<

Snap! Although, I am going to buy one, once I can find one suitable for a complete novice that doesn't break the bank!

I'm fairly crafty, so I don't see why I can't learn something new, with a bit of determination and a lot of asking people here for advice when it goes wrong... :rotfl:

Sallys_Savings

Don't forget to try freecycle for a sewing machine....and fabric (old clothes) and wool.

I buy lots of clothes to use for fabric from jumble sales