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PootleFlump_3

Im not convinced about a rolled hem foot. I dont see the difference between it and just double pressing your fabric then stitching. Maybe Im missing something....

http://thesewingdivas.wordpress.com/2006/10/16/tutorial-rolled-hem-foot/

susan946

nykied wrote: »

When I posted a bag I'd made, one of my friends commented that I'd soon be sitting in a rocking chair with a crochet shawl round me and joining the WI

Good morning from long time lurker. This post got me thinking.....

Funny how stereotypes persist, isn't it? Why are traditional crafts such as sewing, knitting, crochet etc seen as more suitable for older people? I guess it's a result of more affluent times though with the current economic situation it's those who are getting back to basics, who use and develop their craft skills to reuse and recycle who gain the upper hand.

I've always sewn, knitted and crocheted - although when I was working full time with a young family opportunities were few and far between. I'm currently making a bag for my daughter to carry all the baby paraphernalia for no 3 gs. I'll post a photo when it's done. The fabric is very thick and so far my trusty Bernina is coping with, at times, four layers. I'm seriously impressed!!

Oooh - and I have to write a word for the WI!!!!! I love it. Yes, we're all 'more mature' but the friendship, support and fun we have is unbeatable. We ramble, arrange outings, listen to brilliant speakers and have access to workshops in various crafts. We're far from the shawl and rocking chair image!!!! What activity was suggested for the Christmas Party? Pin the figleaf on the fireman!!! Sadly we couldn't find a compliant fireman........probably just as well at our age!!!!!

Sue (still needed, still feeded though I'm 64!!!!)

COOLTRIKERCHICK

thanks Kaz2904

I have sold the vintage larget pieces on ebay, and i have also cut various fabrics into 5' squares and sold on ebay..

I was thinking of applying for a stall in a very large event, first of all i was htinking of people rummaging and selling by the kg, but then i might just be left with the 70's and 80's carp polyester fabric:rotfl:plus people might not realise how much weight they have in their bags, so could work out more money than they expected, so i was thinking of doing mixed bags of of various weights etc for x amount each

rufusdog52

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

hope you dont mind me asking, but how much was the scrap bag of fabric? was it an 8oz bag? and what type and size scrap fabric bits were in there?

why i am asking, is that i have loads ( and i mean loads...lol..)of fabric bits remnants etc... and was going to sell them on by weight or pre-bagged etc...

They were £3.99 and had half a pound in them. which is 8oz bag xx

Bunny200

susan946 wrote: »

Good morning from long time lurker. This post got me thinking.....

Funny how stereotypes persist, isn't it? Why are traditional crafts such as sewing, knitting, crochet etc seen as more suitable for older people? I guess it's a result of more affluent times though with the current economic situation it's those who are getting back to basics, who use and develop their craft skills to reuse and recycle who gain the upper hand.

I've always sewn, knitted and crocheted - although when I was working full time with a young family opportunities were few and far between. I'm currently making a bag for my daughter to carry all the baby paraphernalia for no 3 gs. I'll post a photo when it's done. The fabric is very thick and so far my trusty Bernina is coping with, at times, four layers. I'm seriously impressed!!

Oooh - and I have to write a word for the WI!!!!! I love it. Yes, we're all 'more mature' but the friendship, support and fun we have is unbeatable. We ramble, arrange outings, listen to brilliant speakers and have access to workshops in various crafts. We're far from the shawl and rocking chair image!!!! What activity was suggested for the Christmas Party? Pin the figleaf on the fireman!!! Sadly we couldn't find a compliant fireman........probably just as well at our age!!!!!

Sue (still needed, still feeded though I'm 64!!!!)

Its wrong but unfortunatly thats the majority view atm. I'm mid(late) Thirties and just joined a WI and I'm getting so much stick from my friends! The WI I've joined is really cool and very young, doubt theres anyone under 45 there and we have lots of wine! I've been sewing for the last few years (with varying success) but my woolcrafts are very bad, never quite git the hang of it until recently there was knitting workshop @ WI and we were all giddy with excitment at the prospect of mastering the needles! We had a self defence session last week at WI and I'm meeting a new group of women that I wouldn't have come into contact with before and for the first time since becoming a parent I can introduce myself as me instead of someones mum!

I know lots of people think I'm a bit old fashioned spending so much time sewing and baking but its what makes me happy and I consider it my hobby so why is it sadder than any other hobby? Dunno but thats how most of my friends consider it! I don't care tbh, I'm enjoying myself and sometimes I produce something wearable/attractive!!!!

Although having said that I'm still a little reticent at broadcasting to everyone I know what I do!!!!

rufusdog52

Bunny200 wrote: »

Its wrong but unfortunatly thats the majority view atm. I'm mid(late) Thirties and just joined a WI and I'm getting so much stick from my friends! The WI I've joined is really cool and very young, doubt theres anyone under 45 there and we have lots of wine! I've been sewing for the last few years (with varying success) but my woolcrafts are very bad, never quite git the hang of it until recently there was knitting workshop @ WI and we were all giddy with excitment at the prospect of mastering the needles! We had a self defence session last week at WI and I'm meeting a new group of women that I wouldn't have come into contact with before and for the first time since becoming a parent I can introduce myself as me instead of someones mum!

I know lots of people think I'm a bit old fashioned spending so much time sewing and baking but its what makes me happy and I consider it my hobby so why is it sadder than any other hobby? Dunno but thats how most of my friends consider it! I don't care tbh, I'm enjoying myself and sometimes I produce something wearable/attractive!!!!

Although having said that I'm still a little reticent at broadcasting to everyone I know what I do!!!!

Well said Bunny, there's nothing at all wrong or sad in sewing or knitting. I think with harder times to come people with end up being envious of us who can alter, recycle, make from scratch etc etc.

sethsgran

HELP needed please, where can I buy cotton knit fabric from please, nursery designs. I am wanting to make a few hats for my next grandchild, make/model as yet not known. I want to make the cute knotted ones in white as my daughter loves white on newborns. Then I will do a band in a contrast eg white with a pastel nursery design on it. She won't want anything in your face for a tiny. My problem is sourcing the patterned fabric and I will need tiny ammounts. I had thought of going to Leeds market and buying a patterned babygrow to cut up as they will be cheap. Obviously I will need to consider the direction of pattern and stretch. Any other ideas of where I could get the fabric. I have thought that if I have to buy a minimum of 1/2 mtr fabric then I could make hats later for other mums babies at church.

tiamai_d

PootleFlump wrote: »

Im not convinced about a rolled hem foot. I dont see the difference between it and just double pressing your fabric then stitching. Maybe Im missing something....

http://thesewingdivas.wordpress.com/2006/10/16/tutorial-rolled-hem-foot/

Lazyness. I'm rubbish at hems, they turn out huge and bleurgh. Plus I always burn my fingers on the iron! :rotfl:

Dunno, I'll keep thinking about it. I managed to hem the dress fine but may buy some lace edging or something for the shrugs.

Sethsgran, what about buying the larger sized baby grows? There would be plenty fabric for hats that way. A pack of 3 from supermarkets is about £5. Little crib blankets are about that price too and you get them made of the nice soft cotton.

Crib sheets come in soft cotton flanette, mostly plain colours but you would get a lot of fabric out of them.

http://www.mothercare.com/Flannelette-Flat-Sheets-2-pk/dp/B000JIDUTQ?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_11&nodeId=44396031&sr=1-11&qid=1302173161&pf_rd_r=1J4N10Y04F1HD10E5YQX&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=44396031&pf_rd_p=231490867&pf_rd_s=related-tab-3-5

I linked to Mothercare because I have sheets from there from when DS1 was a baby and they are still going strong (3 babies) so I can vouch for the quality of the fabric. It doesn't go out of shape or scratchy and so far, none have went bald.

Kaz2904

OMG, I'd love to join a WI and I'm only 32. I would love the opportunity to learn new things with other like minded people. Ah well, you guys help me with that!
So, I've done my housework now and have spent some time looking at the WI site. My sister wants to join but lives a long way from me. She will be joining with a friend. I need a friend to go with! I could ask my MiL, she might be interested? It's very scary. I'm awful at new situations, I am so shy that I just don't interact with people because I don't want to give the wrong impression

sethsgran

Sethsgran, what about buying the larger sized baby grows? There would be plenty fabric for hats that way. A pack of 3 from supermarkets is about £5. Little crib blankets are about that price too and you get them made of the nice soft cotton.

Crib sheets come in soft cotton flanette, mostly plain colours but you would get a lot of fabric out of them.

http://www.mothercare.com/Flannelette-Flat-Sheets-2-pk/dp/B000JIDUTQ?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_11&nodeId=44396031&sr=1-11&qid=1302173161&pf_rd_r=1J4N10Y04F1HD10E5YQX&pf_rd_m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=44396031&pf_rd_p=231490867&pf_rd_s=related-tab-3-5

I linked to Mothercare because I have sheets from there from when DS1 was a baby and they are still going strong (3 babies) so I can vouch for the quality of the fabric. It doesn't go out of shape or scratchy and so far, none have went bald.[/QUOTE]


Excellent idea to buy the larger babygro. I have lots of flannelette from a visit to my daughter in America a couple of years ago. I went for almost 7 weeks and she loves craft also so we shopped and shopped. Would flannelette work though as it has no stretch in it really??