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irishgirl62

A dear friend just told me today that she got me a ticket for AC/DC tribute band, its on in two weeks time! I would love to make a dress with alexander henry no guts no glory fabric in white or plum but I cant find a UK supplier has anyone come across this from a uk supplier? Help!!!

hart44

Morning everyone

Love the bag Mooloo :T

Irishgirl Im sorry I can't help with the fabric find have you tried Etsy? I have had some fabric off there and it has arrived from America in 5 days . Im still trying to find the black version of the tattoo fabric I have had

I realy don't know whats up with me just lately, I just can't concentrate and keep messing up any sewing Im doing I can't get my bag sorted for the sew along either

pinkpig08

Hello
I'm looking around for my first sewing machine (complete novice, never used one before). I've come across this website. Have any of you used it before? They have an Elna Sew Fun ex-display for £89 which I think is reasonable? I don't want to spend too much in case I don't get on with it, but I don't want a rubbish mini machine which will hardly do anything!

I'm starting off by hand and going to get some bits to make a sock monkey today - I have no resources/accessories/eqiupment at all! Well, except a pack of needles and some white cotton!

Thanks for any help

Diflower

Mooloo wrote: »

I do have some little Scotty Dogs as well, but wanted to start to keep the cow as my Mooloo symbol for obvious reasons.!:D

When I was about 8 or 9, my mum made me a skirt and top from red material with little white Scotty dogs all over, and finished the top with Scotty dog buttons:) I absolutely loved it, I do wish either of us had thought to keep some of the things she used to make for me.

I'm mainly a lurker on this board but wanted to say thank you to all of you, you've all helped me no end, mainly just the confidence to think I can sew:T

cuddles123

pinkpig08 wrote: »

Hello
I'm looking around for my first sewing machine (complete novice, never used one before). I've come across this website. Have any of you used it before? They have an Elna Sew Fun ex-display for £89 which I think is reasonable? I don't want to spend too much in case I don't get on with it, but I don't want a rubbish mini machine which will hardly do anything!

I'm starting off by hand and going to get some bits to make a sock monkey today - I have no resources/accessories/eqiupment at all! Well, except a pack of needles and some white cotton!

Thanks for any help

That site has very mixed reviews.
I was going to buy from them and had a bad experience, but others have had no problems at all.

http://whatconsumer.co.uk/forum/other-goods-services/3027-coopers-sewing-machines-5.html

LV_Sue

I bought my machine from this site.
http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/
I have nothing but praise for them. They were helpful and knowledgeable and gave next day delivery along with lots of extras with my Brother machine.

Keiss_21

pinkpig08 wrote: »

Hello
I'm looking around for my first sewing machine (complete novice, never used one before). I've come across this website. Have any of you used it before? They have an Elna Sew Fun ex-display for £89 which I think is reasonable? I don't want to spend too much in case I don't get on with it, but I don't want a rubbish mini machine which will hardly do anything!

I'm starting off by hand and going to get some bits to make a sock monkey today - I have no resources/accessories/eqiupment at all! Well, except a pack of needles and some white cotton!

Thanks for any help

Hya pinkpig, a few folk have got their machines from here...good delivery, and extra freebies too, as well as good prices. I have been drooling over some of the more expensive ones...one day...if I win the Lottery!!! :rotfl:

In the mean time I will plod along with my Lewenstein (bought in Holland in 1986)...it's fine most of the time, just sometimes it plays up...like recently. So need to give it a good clean, change the needle and play with the tension...that should do it!

Good luck with your machine hunt...how exciting!

Keiss_21

LV_Sue wrote: »

I bought my machine from this site.
http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/
I have nothing but praise for them. They were helpful and knowledgeable and gave next day delivery along with lots of extras with my Brother machine.

See you pipped me with your post

Rikki

exetergirl wrote: »

Thank you Rikki, will give it a go :beer:

Just wondered if you'd had a go yet.

If you are really unsure about cutting the dresses yet, practice on an old T-shirt.

hmo

pinkpig08 wrote: »

Hello
I'm looking around for my first sewing machine (complete novice, never used one before). I've come across this website. Have any of you used it before? They have an Elna Sew Fun ex-display for £89 which I think is reasonable? I don't want to spend too much in case I don't get on with it, but I don't want a rubbish mini machine which will hardly do anything!

I'm starting off by hand and going to get some bits to make a sock monkey today - I have no resources/accessories/eqiupment at all! Well, except a pack of needles and some white cotton!

Thanks for any help

hi

i bought my Brother MS6NT online from that site it was delivered the next day and its been great, ive had it a year now.

the aftercare from them gets mixed reviews i got a 15yr warranty with my machine and touch wood i havent had to test it yet:)