The Sewing Room

clairewop

So anything then really

Right I think I will go and make up the 2 jeans I got here first get those out of the way then go and have a rummage

Another question, how do I get the elastic out of the waistband of a pair of jeans? the elastic has started to go on the one side without ruining the waistband?

MissPixie

Just take all the black bags :P

I keep falling in love with such pretty fabric it is bad for my bank balance!

clairewop

MissPixie wrote: »

Just take all the black bags :P

I keep falling in love with such pretty fabric it is bad for my bank balance!

lol I would if I could find room for them

Right before i sew the next bag together can I have opinions please?



I'm going to put ribbon then around the bottom of the overflap so it looks neater. The lining is pink and white you cannot see it very well in the picture

genieuk

Will it match the top band?

clairewop

what the ribbon?


its blue with pink roses

Just taken a picture of the ribbon next to the band

Tamster150

Tamster150 wrote: »

thanks Hart - I took out the bobbin holder AND managed to put it all back together and that seemed to do the trick and stopped the bird-nesting.
The machine must of taken a little knock or something (easy enough with my two running around!) Still having tension problems though - the bobbin thread is too lose. HAve found the tension dial but don't seem to be getting anywhere...should I be going towards the + or - to tighten the bobbin?? I never remember.

Shame about the DS dress Irishgirl. I remember my mum knitting me a crop top for Christmas one year, My fav colour is red but I am yet to see a nice shade of red knitting wool, think I wore it once on Christmas Day and then it sat in my Wardrobe for at least 10 years as I couldn't bring myself to charity shop it!

LOL no wonder DS didnt like the dress - I meant to say DD!!:rotfl:

genieuk

Right, ok, lesson have been learnt from the shirt recon.
1. Measure twice cut once
2. Relax do not panic
3. DO NOT sew whilst the kids are starting WW3 as mistakes are inevitable.


The before...........................and after.



I used one of DS's shirts as a guide cut round the sides and straight up to the top
So that I was using the original buttons and collars. For the sleeves I kept the part that
was finished and had detail and just made a smaller version.

The main time taken was in getting the sleeves correct.

Tamster150

Thanks Hart - I wont be able to sew now for a few days. I have a Wedding Reception tonight and a busy weekend ahead. Will let you now how I get on! (will probably have my own machine back by the time I get a chance to sew lol!)

Kaz2904

Fab makes again everyone. I've been at the park nearly 5 hours and I'm like a flamingo despite having loads and loads of sun cream on :eek:. The kids have gone outside to play (because they haven't played enough!) and I've retreated indoors to recover from the sun. It's so flaming hot here!

ChocolateIsLife

Everybody's been very busy on here. Love the upcycling / remodelling of clothes to fit the kids, what a great idea. Great bags too, liking the bling.
Made my mum's bag from the poppy fabric i had, not sure about it will see what she thinks! have bought her a voucher too so might see about making a card wallet to put it in from some of the leftover fabric.
Keep up the good work all!