Sewing challenge..........

LizD_2

Is anyone else like me, with a pile of cut out pieces and half-finished items just waiting to be made into fabulous new clothes?

I'm planning to spend the weekend sewing and wondered if anyone else would like to join me for motivational purposes and to get some new clothes without going shopping!

broomstick27

Ooo yes i'll play. Have loads of old clothes i keep meaning to cut up and revamp into new ones, plus a massive pile of mending that i keep putting off!
yey "new" clothes, can't wait!

broomie

x

nuttywoman

I will cos i`ve a couple of fancy dress outfits to make.
val

LizD_2

Right then, here's my list:

Hem 1 pr trousers
Take up 2 prs trousers
Make 1 pr trousers
Make 2 wrapover tops
Finish wrapover dress
Finish tunic-style top

yeah right, who am I kidding?! :rotfl:

lillydrip

oh I'm sooooo jealous, I can't sew, in fact I tried to set up my mum's 30 year old sewing machine today on my own, and all I managed to do was get the thread tangled. Whoops! Oh well good luck with your sewing, I shall keep checking in awe as to what you all achieve.:T

justin138

oh dear, these are my 'forgotten' jobs:
finish making pretty victorian nightdress case (why!)
hem new jeans
make new cat cushions for their baskets - 8 needed
turn up sleeves & hem on blouse I started - almost can't be bothered cos it's turned out too small for me

I call it WIP - work in progress - but I really ought to join in else I won't do them. There's probably more wips that I've forgotten about too. :think:

Thanks for this 'kick up the proverbial' Liz

Jina

I've taken up 3 pairs of trousers last Monday and still need to take up 2 more pairs. I bought them last year and never had the motivation
I'm a tiny person, 5"1-5"2, and will ALWAYS need to find the motivation to take up trousers/long skirts for the rest of my life

donglefan

You can often find bargain sewing machines (under £5) at jumble sales, but a service can cost up to £40 so make sure it's worth it. Any old Bernina machines are worth a punt.

starlorna22

I've had 5 pairs of trousers ready to take up for about 3 months. I've cut then, pinned them, but can't for the life in me remember how to to blind stitches that don't fall down!
Can anyone give me any easy written instructions?

Ta

Jo138

Starlorna, it's hard to write down without pics, but I've googled for you and come up with a couple of sites:

http://www.simplesewingprojects.com/articledetail/8/9/Sewing_Basics/How_To_Sew/24/How_To_Sew_A_Blind_Hem_Stitch

http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk/KatePages/Learning/Blind_hemming/blind_hemming_explained.htm


Hope this helps

pie-eater

I'm new to this can I join too?
I've got to finish a pair of curtains for my bedroom:eek: