The Sewing Annexe

redlady_1

Thanks very much. It does seem to be quite difficult to source.

RosyRed

gibson123 wrote: »

Rosyred, congratulations on your DGD. The best patterns for everyday are the ones that are called the american term "jumpers" A simple little bodice with button or zip at bad and a 3 part skirt gathered along a baste stitch stitched to the bodice and then over stitched over the top. When the wee one's are really teeny you can make lovely dresses out of pillowcases, especially the old fashioned ones that are too pretty to throw out but will not darken your bed again. The finished dresses look quite vintage and retro, at a friends 60th last week some-one brought along their 3 month old baby wearing a "home made" dress from "vintage" fabric, of course I was looking at it wondering how to copy it, when the Mum told me that the dress cost her £25 as it was hand-made and she bought it at a craft fayre I almost choked on my sausage roll. I will be sewing some dresses for her once I finish my friends wedding dress. I keep putting it off as I need to lengthen the pattern and that means cutting it and I hate doing that. Sorry I'm rambling...

You've given me some food for thought,thank you.DGD is 6mths old now and we think she's gorgeous.:)I'll go and have a browse,though I think most of my old pillowcases are a bit tatty.I don't mind buying fabric for her.£25:eek: though-some people don't bother what they spend.

newleaf

Where do you live redlady? There is a company called Denholme Velvets at Denholme in between Keighley and Halifax, they have a good factory shop if you live anywhere up North. If not, you could try phoning them, they might be able to post you samples or do a mail order.
http://www.denholme-velvets.co.uk/index.htm

redlady_1

I live down south but family are up North so they certainly may be worth a visit.

Thanks

newleaf

I'm sew excited! I just ordered this: http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/JanomeSMD3000_info.htm and it'll be arriving on Monday :j
It's identical to the now obsolete Janome 8077, which had very good reviews. I chose it over the other two Janome machines I was considering because of the cheaper price and the free gifts.
Fabric also arriving Monday, there'll be no stopping me!

miffy257

Hi there sewing people, Newleaf that looks great, just got my new Janome 6260 QC on tuesday, it's fab and I'm so looking forward to making many more quilts. Just need to work out how and when |I can afford to retire!!!!!! Happy Sewing:)

Justamum

newleaf wrote: »

I'm sew excited! I just ordered this: http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/JanomeSMD3000_info.htm and it'll be arriving on Monday :j
It's identical to the now obsolete Janome 8077, which had very good reviews. I chose it over the other two Janome machines I was considering because of the cheaper price and the free gifts.
Fabric also arriving Monday, there'll be no stopping me!

Did you get the quilting kit with it? It sounds like a bargain at £30 for over £90 worth of stuff.

gibson123

I really really want one now... automatic button-holer - be still my beating heart. Hope you both have lots of fun with your new toys.

newleaf

Justamum wrote: »

Did you get the quilting kit with it? It sounds like a bargain at £30 for over £90 worth of stuff.

I considered it carefully, but decided against. I'm not a quilter. I do some craft - mainly bags and household things, but I wanted the new machine for dressmaking more than anything. The free threads and scissors pack looks great though!

lesleyp1978

I bought my first sewing machine at the weekend. I dabbled a bit at school about 20 years ago so I am sort of learning all over again!

I have made a couple of sock monkeys so far but thats about it!

I'm looking forward to reading through the thread but thought I would just say 'Hi' before I start trudging through!

Lesley x