The Sewing Annexe

miffy257

jpscloud wrote: »

I've ordered a rotary cutter and mat (hopefully the only expense), and I'm using fabrics from my loft saved over donkeys years and whatever scraps I can rustle up.

Will try to post pics if I ever create anything worth showing!

Those rotary cutters are fab, so accurate and make putting the blocks together much easier. I'm making my first machine sewn patchwork quilt with help from a friend who is an awesome quilter. Just have 3 pattern blocks left to make , then have to cut out 24 plain blocks and sew it altogether. Hoping to finish it by march for DD's birthday. Will post pics when I finish!!!!!!!

one_hit_wonder11

schofield8883 wrote: »

anyone know of any free summer dress patterns fo little girls (1.5 years)

If you type into google what you are looking for ther are loads of forums that have patters and step by step guides, im making a fairy costume from that method for my to-be- neice.

formaldehyde_perfume

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Hello!

I'm a regular MSE'er but new to the old style board and I thought I'd introduce myself here as I am trying to be crafty, although without much success. I'm lucky that my mum owns a really good quality sewing machine and is very experienced as she used to make all my clothes as a baby/child, but I am looking to do more crafty type sewing rather than clothes. I'd be really interested if anyone could share any places they've found recycling (or upcycling) makes that aren't too difficult. My dog is going to be very happy this week as I've found a tutorial for several dog toys but other than that I haven't really got a clue.

My friend is having a baby this spring and I'd really like to make the baby a mobile, I have the patterns cut out for the shapes but I'm not sure how to attach them together if you see what I mean!

I've got mountains of fabric and no clue where to start!

jpscloud

miffy257 wrote: »

Those rotary cutters are fab, so accurate and make putting the blocks together much easier. I'm making my first machine sewn patchwork quilt with help from a friend who is an awesome quilter. Just have 3 pattern blocks left to make , then have to cut out 24 plain blocks and sew it altogether. Hoping to finish it by march for DD's birthday. Will post pics when I finish!!!!!!!

:hello: Hi Formaldehyde__perfume!

I can't wait Miffy, the rotary cutter arrived this weekend but still waiting for the mat!

Chris25

formaldehyde_perfume wrote: »

*waves*

Hello!

. I'd be really interested if anyone could share any places they've found recycling (or upcycling) makes that aren't too difficult. My dog is going to be very happy this week as I've found a tutorial for several dog toys but other than that I haven't really got a clue.

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this is quite a useful blog http://www.ukcraftblog.com/ I also find http://www.instructables.com/ & http://www.ehow.com/ really good.
This might help with the mobile http://www.prudentbaby.com/2011/08/25-free-mobile-tutorials-slideshow.html

spicyprawn

I love the bat mobile hehe I would love that for my bedroom!

jackyann

Has anyone any experience of Ernest Wright scissors? They are expensive but not horrendous, and offer a sharpening service.
I am about to make an entire house-worth of curtains. My old Fiskars scissors are OK but have not responded well to attempts to sharpen them. I do a lot of dressmaking and sewing and am wondering if £36 for a 9" pair of carbon steel tailors' shears is a good investment or not.
http://www.ernestwright.co.uk/catalogue/browse.aspx?productId=295&breadcrumb=13_50

jpscloud

I like this site, it's where I found the T shirt yarn tutorial (brilliant for using up my old t shirts!)


http://www.craftpassion.com/

Florenceem

jackyann wrote: »

Has anyone any experience of Ernest Wright scissors? They are expensive but not horrendous, and offer a sharpening service.
I am about to make an entire house-worth of curtains. My old Fiskars scissors are OK but have not responded well to attempts to sharpen them. I do a lot of dressmaking and sewing and am wondering if £36 for a 9" pair of carbon steel tailors' shears is a good investment or not.
http://www.ernestwright.co.uk/catalogue/browse.aspx?productId=295&breadcrumb=13_50

I have a lot of the Fiskars range of scissors - children used to buy them for me as Christmas/birthday gifts.
My dressmaking shears are old but I sharpen them with the Fiskars sharpener and use the Fiskars Scissor Tuner tool as well - hth.

miffy257

jpscloud wrote: »

:hello:

I can't wait Miffy, the rotary cutter arrived this weekend but still waiting for the mat!

Just take care they are very sharp!!!!!!!!!!