The Sewing Room

Cakie

Hmmmm, could do but might just unpick and salvage what I can for another project. Annoying as i find most of their stuff easy to follow. Thank for the suggestion though

I did walk away for fear of chucking it all out the window into the rain

Kaz2904

Well I got all ready for work, went to work and saw my lift share in the car park. We both asked what the other was doing there and I checked my diary. I'm not working tonight . So I came home and painted my sewing box. I'm getting there with all of my painting .

PootleFlump_3

hmo wrote: »

i wanted to make my dd a shirred dress my my electronic machine wont sew shirring elastic:sad:

i think its something todo with it being electronic and having a drop in bobbin, ive tried all ways and it just wont do it.

my dd has her own machine now i am teaching her to sew she has a janome sew mini which may do it i will have to try it out when i get time

My machine is electronic with a drop in bobbin too :(
Ill have to try it and see if it works.

Ailsb

Pootleflump - thanks for the advice about a contrasting edge. I was already using a piece of denim (cut from an old pair of jeans) in the back of the bag so I unpicked it and added a larger piece in. To cut a long story short I've finished my bag.


Handbag by Ailsb1, on Flickr

Really pleased with it now and it onlycost the price of the skirt which was £1 from the CS. Well that is if you discount the price of a new sewing machine .

Not very MSE but I couldn't get either machine to work and decided to treat myself to a new machine, my other was over 23 years old. The MSE is bit is that it should have been £150 but I got it for £75.

Not sure if it sews elastic though will need to have a look.

hart44

Ailsb wrote: »

Pootleflump - thanks for the advice about a contrasting edge. I was already using a piece of denim (cut from an old pair of jeans) in the back of the bag so I unpicked it and added a larger piece in. To cut a long story short I've finished my bag.


Handbag by Ailsb1, on Flickr

Really pleased with it now and it onlycost the price of the skirt which was £1 from the CS. Well that is if you discount the price of a new sewing machine .

Not very MSE but I couldn't get either machine to work and decided to treat myself to a new machine, my other was over 23 years old. The MSE is bit is that it should have been £150 but I got it for £75.

Not sure if it sews elastic though will need to have a look.

Wow! the bag ia amazing :T

I have got to pull my finger out and do some sewing Ive not been into it since my hand op
I have so much fabric and ideas but just not sure where to start

My book I ordered from Amazon came yesterday, A passion for patchwork, I kept getting out from the library and didn't want to take it back so when I saw it for just over £8 I had to buy it
I love the little denim make-up bags in it

My DS and family are coming over today so nothing is getting done today but maybe tonight

irishgirl62

Danni thanks for the link, Hmo the link danni out up shows a drop in bobbin machine doing the shirring.

My dd is dragging me to the gym this morning for some body pump I am not looking forward to it!!:eek:

got some lovely fabric yesterday and I am hoping to make my dd luggage tags and passport covers for her holidays next week

PootleFlump_3

Ailsb that bag is brilliant! I absolutely love it. Colours are great. Spot on!!

rufusdog52

Ailsb - I agree, your bag is lovely xx

Georgiabay

I've seen the light! :j

I was looking at a youtube tutorial yesterday and the lady was using a rotary cutter, cutting mat and a great big ruler, and I was amazed. She was cutting strips for bias binding and just lined the ruler up at 45 degrees and whoosh it was done! I can just imagine how long it would take me to do with scissors and how wonky they would be.

I know these things have been discussed before so I'll look back and see what was recommended because I must get them.


Ailsb your bag is great, I love the colours.

irishgirl62

Ailsb wrote: »

Pootleflump - thanks for the advice about a contrasting edge. I was already using a piece of denim (cut from an old pair of jeans) in the back of the bag so I unpicked it and added a larger piece in. To cut a long story short I've finished my bag.


Handbag by Ailsb1, on Flickr

Really pleased with it now and it onlycost the price of the skirt which was £1 from the CS. Well that is if you discount the price of a new sewing machine .

Not very MSE but I couldn't get either machine to work and decided to treat myself to a new machine, my other was over 23 years old. The MSE is bit is that it should have been £150 but I got it for £75.

Not sure if it sews elastic though will need to have a look.

gorgeous bag!!