The Sewing Room

hart44

I made mine when I did my patchwork quilts and I have just brought a bias binder maker. A great little tool you pull a strip of fabric through while you iron it

I used this blog for help http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/10/binding-tutorial.html
I have pics of my quilts on my home page if you want to look
The blue and white one was the 1st one I had ever done Its still on my bed too :rotfl:

beachlou

Hello,

I hope this is the right place to post-feel free to kick me out if it's not!
I'm wanting to take up sewing to have a go at customising (& maybe making) clothes/blankets etc for my little boy. I would like a basic but decent machine, can anyone point me in the right direction of one?
Many thanks

clairewop

hart44 wrote: »

I made mine when I did my patchwork quilts and I have just brought a bias binder maker. A great little tool you pull a strip of fabric through while you iron it

I used this blog for help http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2008/10/binding-tutorial.html
I have pics of my quilts on my home page if you want to look
The blue and white one was the 1st one I had ever done Its still on my bed too :rotfl:

Wow you have made some stunning things.

My quilt doesn't look as neat as yours lol, when I get some batteries I will take a picture.

MissPixie

I have spent the night drawing up ideas for my new sewing travel bag I have set myself the epic task of designing and making a huge organised bag with lots of pockets by the 7th of June when I can put it to use. It is frustrating already! Oh and I forgot to mention in this time I am also supposed to be decorating two rooms. AHH!

beachlou I would completely recommend these people they were fabulous http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/
I have a Janome 2200XT and so far I cannot fault it!

I really want a bias tape maker they look great No more spending for me though I have been very naughty recently

Jenny thanks for the tip about tesco clubcard points I only have £6 worth at the moment we may have to shop at tesco again for a few weeks lol

hart44

clairewop wrote: »

Wow you have made some stunning things.

My quilt doesn't look as neat as yours lol, when I get some batteries I will take a picture.

Thank you Claire not realy that neat though but I love it
I can't wait to see your pic's

I have not been as busy sewing lately as I used to, work gets in the way + having both my hands sorted didn't help

beachlou wrote: »

Hello,

I hope this is the right place to post-feel free to kick me out if it's not!
I'm wanting to take up sewing to have a go at customising (& maybe making) clothes/blankets etc for my little boy. I would like a basic but decent machine, can anyone point me in the right direction of one?
Many thanks

Welcome beachlou
Im not sure about machines, Ive not real had the time to check them out properly but this is what I have at the moment (until I save for the one I realy want :rotfl:) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4600255/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/2%7C14418476%7CSewing+machines+and+accessories%7C14418697.htm

It is a good basic starter machine and I have done a lot of work on it and it's been good

MissPixie wrote: »

I have spent the night drawing up ideas for my new sewing travel bag I have set myself the epic task of designing and making a huge organised bag with lots of pockets by the 7th of June when I can put it to use. It is frustrating already!l

Wow you have set a task for yourself :rotfl: hope it goes well and would love a pic when its finished Good luck

rufusdog52

Tamster - that tie bag looks lovely doesnt it. I will have to have a go with the ones I have soon. Wish I could get to the boot fairs, but they go for peanuts up there (ties that is not bags)

clairewop

hart44 wrote: »

Thank you Claire not realy that neat though but I love it
I can't wait to see your pic's

I have not been as busy sewing lately as I used to, work gets in the way + having both my hands sorted didn't help



Welcome beachlou
Im not sure about machines, Ive not real had the time to check them out properly but this is what I have at the moment (until I save for the one I realy want :rotfl:) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4600255/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CKitchen+and+laundry%7C14418476/c_2/2%7C14418476%7CSewing+machines+and+accessories%7C14418697.htm

It is a good basic starter machine and I have done a lot of work on it and it's been good



Wow you have set a task for yourself :rotfl: hope it goes well and would love a pic when its finished Good luck

I think I may be struggling because I haven't got propor use of my one arm.

My mate is going to cut the next lot of squares for me, see if she can do better, they might fit better then

hmo

jcr16 wrote: »

wow , loving all the makes and ideas. some of the bags are just beautiful. loving the pink sequin one.

I've done so much crafting. i will post some pics as soon as i get a chance. i'm hating hubby working nights, but i'm getting so much done to pass the time.

tonights job is a heart felt hangers for my dd room. building work starts on friday and to help keep my sanity as i know there will be alot of mess i'm throwing myself into makign some bits for her.

pink sequin one is mine, thank you

hart44

MissPixie forgot to say to look up Fray Stop for fabric
I found some on ebay but must keep off of there but here is a link for you
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fabric-glue-fray-stop-/140393639071?pt=UK_Crafts_Sewing_Supplies_MJ&hash=item20b01cec9f

Savvy_sewing

I have been buying and saving various belts for handles for quite a while. x
Now I must go back and catch up with some posts.
I also didnt think about usuing my clubcard points for the Mags! Oh well. Next time.