The Sewing Room

Savvy_sewing

http://www.makeforbaby.com/directory.php?directory=Baby-Headbands-and-Hairclips&s=18&np=2&rn=23
There are a few tutorials and the like here for Baby things.

clairewop

ok I have made the pattern, cut out the material, turned the hems and pinned them, what stitch is best to use? I can remember when I was small my dad using zigzag to hem,

hmo

Mooloo wrote: »

Mine are so ancient its hard to tell, but there was a write up about some machines in the SEW mag in February.
They recommend the Singer 1507, for absolute beginners.
It does all the basics, buttonhole, 7 stitches, etc with convertable free arm. Its £99.
www.singerco.co.uk 0207 336 7986
My first machines were singers. Then I went on to New Homes/Combi's and Janome is part of them now.
I have a Silver Viscount now. Silver are a good one.
They are based in Kettering. *(They actually service my machines, even those that are not thier own). My spare is at my BF's so I can sew where ever I am).
www.silverviscount.co.uk 01933 311888
But they are pricier machines now I think.

I am sure there will be others around.
Best thing is to go into the shops and get a demonstration of them in progress, and see if you can have a go too.
Good luck
Mooloo:D

the singer one is for sale on the craft chanel on tv but it has a needle threader on it, they said it was put on that model just for them by singer.

its about £115 but is on flexipay which means you can buy and pay over 3 months interest free

I have a Brother MS6NT and love it but its more expensive.

clairewop

I have nearly finished my first apron having to stop because my back is aching.

Rummer

Anyone in or around Glasgow might find this offer of interest

http://www.itison.com/Glasgow/deals/fabric-haberdashery-or-wallpaper-from-mandors-save-60

Tamster150

clairewop wrote: »

ok I have made the pattern, cut out the material, turned the hems and pinned them, what stitch is best to use? I can remember when I was small my dad using zigzag to hem,

I would just do a running stitch - dont make the stitches to small incase you have to unpick your sewing.

My machine is ancient & I would use 3.5/4 but at the moment, the faster I sew, the smaller the stitch is lol! I must get through my "to do " list so that I can get it serviced!

jennynoo

hmo wrote: »

the singer one is for sale on the craft chanel on tv but it has a needle threader on it, they said it was put on that model just for them by singer.

its about £115 but is on flexipay which means you can buy and pay over 3 months interest free

I have a Brother MS6NT and love it but its more expensive.

Do I want a needle threader? I'm quite good at threading needles...

Thanks for the advice, it's given me somewhere to start looking. I was looking at the Tesco ones, it seems the good ones are out of stock. Quick question - when it says not suitable for heavy upholstery does that mean it wont do denim and will it do a couple of layers of cotton? I hope you don't mind me asking all these basic questions

jennynoo

Does this one look good to people? Not sure why no one has bid on it yet.

hart44

Good morning everyone Welcome newbies hope you enjoy this freindly group
Had my op yesterday and all well just sore now :rotfl: before I went to the hospital I cut out and interfaced my next bag project so as soon as im able to i can put it together
I will be keeping up with you all and trying not to get too sad that I can't sew anthing just yet

Pennib I love your little labels :T
jenny the sewing machine is a good one, i have the special edition version of that one on ebay and its great

Savvy_sewing

jennynoo wrote: »

Does this one look good to people? Not sure why no one has bid on it yet.

Had a quick look and I cannot see why it would not be of any use.

On your other question, normal denim is usually ok on the smaller things, but the options of the heavier fabrics, upholstery is more like the thick taperstry then it is the curtaining, you and I would normally be buying.
You wouldnt be able to sew leather very well though. But few really do, unless your able to get a good supply of hides! and thats not easy.

Look on the brothers site and also on price comparison sites to see the kind of prices they go at, and then if you dont go for the one on Ebay, how about going through Quidco, and seeing if you can get a better deal on things.

I am out and about today, talking to the jobcentre and business links about the possibility of my being able to start a business with my sewing, (knowing that my Cervical Sponydlosis can make me out of action for days sometimes etc etc.). Hence I am not employable!

have a good day, and hope those that are sewing manage it, and those who have to do lists can strike a few things off of them.