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The Sewing Room

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  • xxvickixx
    xxvickixx Posts: 2,773 Forumite
    Heads up on a grabbit deal - Tesco seem to have reduced a lot of their duvet sets down to silly prices. I'll be checking out my local tomorrow to see if I can get anything worth going in my fabric stash!
  • hmo
    hmo Posts: 1,213 Forumite
    nykied wrote: »
    It's here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3074510 but it's down near the bottom of the first page of the 'Special Occasions & Other Celebrations' forum.


    thank you i have posted some links too
  • hmo
    hmo Posts: 1,213 Forumite
    Thank you PootleFlump and Hart, to be honest I have no idea how much it costs for a sewing machine, I expect around the £150 mark but I think it is worth investing in a good quality machine that will last long and has the capabilities of doing more than say a cheapy one would but I haven't a clue at the difference between them I am a complete novice!

    I remember when I was around 11 I borrowed my mums so I could make some hairbands and I really enjoyed it. I'm dying to get all arts and crafty figure hubby would be less annoyed at a sewing machine than a die cutter.

    welcome i have this one

    http://www.sewingmachinediscount.co.uk/sewing-machines/brother/ms6nt-on-tv-on-11-1-2011/9291-c0-v0.htm

    but it depends on what you want from a machine

    do you want an automatic needle threader (i wouldnt be without it)

    do you want 1 step or 4 step button holes (you may think you want use this but even in home decor items you can sometimes be in need of buttons holes)

    do you want a simple drop in bobbin

    do you mind if you use a fott pedal or would you prefer a start stop button ( i have both but have never unpacked my pedal i sue start stop all the time)

    do you want speed control as in a lever you push again rather than foot pedal

    would you use decorative stitches

    so many things i bought a basic machin last summer had it a month and knew straight away i needed something better so sold it and bought the MS6NT didnt pay that price got a deal but from the same shop, its also avialable on one of the shopping chanels too but i beleive its out of stock at the moment as it sells out everytime they have it
  • Hi all your enthusiam has encouraged me to join the forum.

    I would love to make a memory quilt for my teenage daughters, Have a sewing machine but never made a quilt befor and really nervous.

    Do I sew all the shapes together first and then add padding or do I add padding to each piece of fabric and then sew them together.

    Sorry a really simple/silly question.
  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    poppyears wrote: »
    Hi all your enthusiam has encouraged me to join the forum.

    I would love to make a memory quilt for my teenage daughters, Have a sewing machine but never made a quilt befor and really nervous.

    Do I sew all the shapes together first and then add padding or do I add padding to each piece of fabric and then sew them together.

    Sorry a really simple/silly question.

    Hi poppyears and very big welcome :D :beer:

    I would sew all the shapes together 1st then add the wadding and backing after you are finished doing the top :D
    and we are all here ready to help with problems :D dont think they are silly :o always ask :D
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
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    http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6209733_step_by_step-instructions-patchwork-quilt.html

    The above is my first quilt - Im just starting on my second and learned the valuable measure twice lesson as the first was too short for my vision of a quilt draping almost to the floor!! Thankfully its perfect for a single bed and my mum absolutely loves and cherishes it! If it would help Im happy to do a simple write up on how I made it...thankfully I had help from a v experienced quilter who took me step by step through the edging etc...
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • hart44
    hart44 Posts: 1,610 Forumite
    Wow ISOM the quilt is beautiful and your squares match perfectly :T my 1st attempt was a bit squiffy lol.
    Getting myself sorted 1 day/1thing at a time :) and Love sewing :)
    "Sewing fills my days,
    not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets."
    ~ Author Unknown
  • aww thanks! Its in the pinning before you sew...was trying to find instructions to show how i did it and found linky below! Basically you pin "through" each block to line up with the block below so when its sewn it lines up perfectly...takes time but worth it ...sorry Ill shut up now and go and do some ironing (worst bit of quilting in my book!) of blocks...
    http://www.ehow.co.uk/videos-on_5209_make-quilts.html
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • midge61
    midge61 Posts: 201 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    ISOM what a beautiful quilt and fantastic for first attempt.
  • ISOM - that's gorgeous!!

    I was wondering if someone can point in the right direction please, I really want to make a drawstring bag for my little boy, my sewing skills are quite basic at the moment!
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