The Sewing Room

Kaz2904

@ hart, how're you getting along with the squares? I have unpicked number 5 (don't remember if I mentioned that earlier) and have now cut out all 13 of the squares. Guess what I'm doing tonight? . I need to press out the squares from block 5 and some bits with creases in before I get to sewing and I can imagine it's going to be a long night . I have yet to persuade DH into the shed so hopefully he'll do that tonight. He's driven past our house about 10 minutes ago as I had to cross the road in front of him to give a neighbour a parcel but he's not come in yet. Very odd! Unless he snuck past me but I don't think he did as he'd have had to climb over me or all of the rubbish in the hallway. The kids are playing out in the road so maybe they've accosted him along the way?
Anyhoo, I've got to go and get tea started.
Ooh, forgot to say, we went into a very posh looking shop in Street yesterday and they had some lovely dresses. I picked one up and said "hmm, I could make that". DD turned round and looked at it and said "Mum, why are you looking at that? You could make that!". So I guess I'll be making one soonish. The hem might be interesting though because I'll have to do a curved hem. I think. Hmm. Anyway, I'll get my quilt and my blinds done before I worry about making more clothes for me.

genieuk

My DS is growing to fast and has run out of shorts so thrifty me.......cut up a pair of my old ones and recycled them.
I cut a very rough pattern/template from a pair that fits him added a seam allowance just to the J side as I was using the out seams of mine.



I tried to match things up but didn't have a lot of excess to play with the outer seams and all pockets are from the original
shorts I basically sewed the inseam front & back. 30min job. DS is happy and hasn't yet said I'm wearing girls clothes lol.

hart44

Kaz2904 wrote: »

@ hart, how're you getting along with the squares? I have unpicked number 5 (don't remember if I mentioned that earlier) and have now cut out all 13 of the squares. Guess what I'm doing tonight? . I need to press out the squares from block 5 and some bits with creases in before I get to sewing and I can imagine it's going to be a long night . I have yet to persuade DH into the shed so hopefully he'll do that tonight. He's driven past our house about 10 minutes ago as I had to cross the road in front of him to give a neighbour a parcel but he's not come in yet. Very odd! Unless he snuck past me but I don't think he did as he'd have had to climb over me or all of the rubbish in the hallway. The kids are playing out in the road so maybe they've accosted him along the way?
Anyhoo, I've got to go and get tea started.
Ooh, forgot to say, we went into a very posh looking shop in Street yesterday and they had some lovely dresses. I picked one up and said "hmm, I could make that". DD turned round and looked at it and said "Mum, why are you looking at that? You could make that!". So I guess I'll be making one soonish. The hem might be interesting though because I'll have to do a curved hem. I think. Hmm. Anyway, I'll get my quilt and my blinds done before I worry about making more clothes for me.

Hi Kaz not done anymore yet but will be doing some tonight

It has been so nice here I think I should take my sewing into the garden :rotfl:

I now go into shops to see what is popular at the mo and see if I can make it I have been looking at the hair bands in New Look and I though Mmmm I can make that :rotfl:

Are you sure your OH has not sneeked of to the pub :rotfl:

Catch up later

hart44

genieuk wrote: »

My DS is growing to fast and has run out of shorts so thrifty me.......cut up a pair of my old ones and recycled them.
I cut a very rough pattern/template from a pair that fits him added a seam allowance just to the J side as I was using the out seams of mine.



I tried to match things up but didn't have a lot of excess to play with the outer seams and all pockets are from the original
shorts I basically sewed the inseam front & back. 30min job. DS is happy and hasn't yet said I'm wearing girls clothes lol.

Very clever :T what a great idea :T they are brill :T

genieuk

Thanks Hart,
I have just been raiding the wardrobes looking for more stuff. I would like to make DS a shirt from one of his Dad's many shirts
he no longer wears.

clairewop

Bag nearly finished, DH is sewing poppers on Cause I cannot hold the popper and sew at the same time.

Want to see if I can make a purse to match now, gonna see if I can find a tutorial

hmo

Georgiabay wrote: »

Ha ha, I read this quickly and thought you were going to work in a lighthouse!

Hmo, your daughter's monster is great.

Genieuk, I love the cake

thank you she loves it too

hmo

tirlittan wrote: »

Hmmm,so saw this sewing machine on ebay for £350 but then found it cheaper from here http://www.sewingworld.co.uk/Silver_9300E.html. What do you think? Or does anyone have this machine or know anyone who does? I want to use it for making clothes,bags,curtains etc.

ive not got it but have heard good things about it, and from memory silver are uk based, northampton i think

tirlittan

thanks hmo, I need to get into some shops to get a closer look. Hopefully have some time at the weekend.

rufusdog52

Evening everyone, I love those shorts Genie, very clever xx

I didnt have much time for sewing today as was out a lot but sneaked up for an hour this afternoon. Finished off another cushion for my shop but havent done the photos yet. Made a start on a new quilt as well, been piecing together some 4 inch squares in pinks and lilacs, doing a sort of chequer board effect with one highly patterned square then one more plain etc. Havent worked out how big it will be when finished. I have a denim one left to finish off as well which I keep forgetting about, must get on with that soon. All the top bit is pieced together so just needs the bottom cut to size and tacked on ready to sew together.