The Sewing Room (part 2)

rosie51

Is it me just being a cheap skate or is the fabric on Ebay getting so expensive its not worth the bother to even look.
I used to get real bargains and never minded paying for postage but the prices seemed to have been hiked up over recent months.

babyblooz

Mooloo wrote: »

I will sort you out the basic pattern instructions if I get a chance Tomorrow, I'm on my own at work so it will depend on how busy it is.
I will send you a PM.[

ooooh could I have the pattern too pretty please!

babyblooz

I am now following this thread as I am hoping to start sewing. I retired from work recently and am currently getting the house more organised (I use this term loosely) and then hoping to spend more time on my crochet and sewing.

I have been gathering patterns, mostly from monthly magazines and have quite a stash, but making that first item ... well its a bit daunting really but I will get there (I hope):)

LesleyE

Please could you add me to the list of knicker makers please? At present I only have enough space for cutting out knickers even though they will need to be on the LARGE size!
Many thanks

PixieDust

Rosie, I know what you mean. Try Doughty's online.

Lesley, mine will be exceedingly large!!

runawaybride

hi i bought a sewing machine in the summer from lidl its basic but im sure will be fine for what i need. i would love to start making my own clothes. iv done some basic stitching so far hemmed curtains etc but i was wondering what type of fabric would i use to make a straight skirt or capri trousers i know the trousers are a bit adventurous but i need something to aim for lol. im loving the idea of making knickers i like nice under ware and spend a fortune on it. any tips about dressmaking would be appreciated iv bought a book as reference to get me started but nothing beats experience.

Savvy_sewing

Hi everyone.
Sorry work was a bit hectic so I didn't get a chance to sort out the pattern and instructions.
Hopefully I will manage it tomorrow.

I think the next time I teach a class I better start to video it!

Savvy_sewing

runawaybride wrote: »

hi i bought a sewing machine in the summer from lidl its basic but im sure will be fine for what i need. i would love to start making my own clothes. iv done some basic stitching so far hemmed curtains etc but i was wondering what type of fabric would i use to make a straight skirt or capri trousers i know the trousers are a bit adventurous but i need something to aim for lol. im loving the idea of making knickers i like nice under ware and spend a fortune on it. any tips about dressmaking would be appreciated iv bought a book as reference to get me started but nothing beats experience.

To start sewing trousers etc a heavier weight fabric is better. Try denim, cotton drill, suit weight polyesters, flannels, that sort of thing.

I use https://www.croftmills.co.uk as well as eBay.
I ofcourse recycle loads so I buy duvets and curtains if I like the fabric.

When learning to sew you can get a lot of free tutorials, you tube is good. Buying on line classes from Craftsy is also good value for money.

I'm happy to help where I can, and if necessary could arrange a Skype chat if necessary but you would have to pm me to arrange.

PixieDust

Thank you, Mooloo

rosie51

PixieDust wrote: »

Rosie, I know what you mean. Try Doughty's online.

Thanks, I have looked and signed up for their emails. T he fabric is very reasonable.