The Sewing Annexe

ragz_2

A question about thread...

I would like a box full of pretty coloured threads... I have found a lot of cheap and not so cheap sets on amazon and ebay. Do I need cotton or poly/poly mix? I have found this on ebay or this on amazon (good reviews) I was suprised the cotton set was cheaper, though you do get a bit less. Would either be any good? I can buy decent thread at my local sewing shop but a collection that size would take more money and time to build up...

prudent_princess

vl2588 wrote: »

Finally posted some pics of my latest project http://cath-er-ine.livejournal.com/120508.html!

Oh how nice! Really good - well done!:j

miffy257

Re thread for sewing.
Both seem good value. It depends on the fabric you are going to sew. If you are doing patchwork and quilting they recommend using cotton thread as polyester can wear the fabric. However if you are sewing different types of fabric the polyester set might be better. Hope that helps.

ragz_2

Thanks. I settled for a smaller set of polyester Coats thread, 35 for £6.98 total. Still need to get to the sewing shop for scissors, chalk etc... maybe tomorrow.

lissadenton

I need some polka dot stretch polyester with elastane fabric (92% and 8%) -does anyoneknow of an internet site where I mught find this please.

Greenbuzby

I've just discovered this site and there are some really good ideas here.

I started sewing about a year ago when my boyfriend bought me a Janome machine. My mum has years of experience and has given me lots of tips.

I have been making lots of bags as they make great presents and don't take too long to make. I found buying material quite expensive though, so have resorted to buying skirts in charity shops and cutting them up! Have had really great results and it's so much cheaper. A while ago I wanted some purple cord and it was £15 metre in the sewing shop, so I just went along to the charity shop and bought myself a cord skirt for £2 and made a bag out of that instead.

I hope I've posted this correctly as it's my first attempt!

miffy257

ragz wrote: »

Thanks. I settled for a smaller set of polyester Coats thread, 35 for £6.98 total. Still need to get to the sewing shop for scissors, chalk etc... maybe tomorrow.

Coats is a really good thread so they should go well with everything. I looked on e-bay they have very good thread for sale. I will buy there next time I need some.
Welcome Greenbuzby those bags sound great. Happy Serwing.

prudent_princess

Greenbuzby wrote: »

I've just discovered this site and there are some really good ideas here.

I started sewing about a year ago when my boyfriend bought me a Janome machine. My mum has years of experience and has given me lots of tips.

I have been making lots of bags as they make great presents and don't take too long to make. I found buying material quite expensive though, so have resorted to buying skirts in charity shops and cutting them up! Have had really great results and it's so much cheaper. A while ago I wanted some purple cord and it was £15 metre in the sewing shop, so I just went along to the charity shop and bought myself a cord skirt for £2 and made a bag out of that instead.

I hope I've posted this correctly as it's my first attempt!

I do the same! Or i buy cheap/2nd hand pillow cases. I bought a bedspread for £2.50 and made simple curtains for the kitchen (to go under the worktop).:T

sillyrabbit

I think I'd like to make a bag for my next project - anyone seen any good tutorials out there?

prudent_princess

sillyrabbit wrote: »

I think I'd like to make a bag for my next project - anyone seen any good tutorials out there?

This is brilliant: http://frugalandthriving.com.au/2011/45-plus-some-awesome-bag-tutorials-revisited/