The sewing thread

nearlyrich

I have just started sewing again after a big gap, I finished work at the end of June and converted my office into a craft room. I treated myself to a new fancy Janome machine that just about operates itself ( threads it's own needle, auto buttonholes like magic) I love it, I also got an overlocker from Lidl a few months ago which is really useful. They had some more this week if anyone is after one it's a Singer that sells for £229 on Amazon their price is £129. I have made a few bits but I need to get busy as I have already acquired a Stash and I need to convert it into usable items..

thriftmonster

I'm eying the overlockers in LIDL at the moment, Nearlyrich. My machine is a Pfaff - again a good workhorse. I used to make loads of clothes and want to start again now I have access to Abakhan in Manchester. We were in Seville in September as well and dh couldn't believe that my "souvenirs" were fabric from the Julian Lopez sale - had to be the sale - the full prices were eyewatering!

westcoastscot

maryb wrote: »

Fuddle, this is the needle threader I was talking about
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clover-Desk-Needle-Threader-Pink/dp/B00172MKO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481620077&sr=8-1&keywords=clover+needle+threader

Worth every penny for me and I think it would also be really good if you are doing some hand sewing where you need to thread a lot of needles - it's so quick

Mary may I ask is this suitable for small needles too? Might be good for my son for an extra chrimbo pressie :-)

Franalamadingdong

Ooh parsnip, I guess I was just wondering what it was like. I know to use clips instead of pins, but that's all really.

I realise I sounded way fussy. I have gotten some beautiful raw silk from a local jumble sale that was lovely, and not stinky, and mum gave me sample books (massive ones) and asked me to make her some floor cushions, which weren't to my taste, but was what she wanted and the boy's curtain fabric was from the remnant bin, but was perfect for his window. It's the horrible tiny stinky things people keep trying to give me that I object to. Thankfully, it's far and few between. I do love a soft, fresh cotton and I often lust over Anna Maria horner designs. I have been so good and haven't bought fabric for months and months. Actually, I can't remember how long ago it was!

Mumof2_2

A bit late to the party here but hopefully you won't mind if I join in! What a great thread this is. I've started learning to sew and am today wearing a cord pinafore by Tilly & The Buttons which was easy to make but I'm very proud of it! I'm only a beginner - done a pair of PJ trousers, 2 pinafores, a dress and 2 tops but am loving it. My next make is going to be the Toaster jumper by Sew House Seven; hope to cut it out tomorrow.

I look forward to getting to know you all and thanks for the thread

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maryb

westcoastscot wrote: »

Mary may I ask is this suitable for small needles too? Might be good for my son for an extra chrimbo pressie :-)

It's really good for small needles and I would save it in a house fire I love it so much!!

maryb

Mumoftwo was that the Cleo dress? My DD made that for herself last week and it looks really good.

Mumof2_2

maryb wrote: »

Mumoftwo was that the Cleo dress? My DD made that for herself last week and it looks really good.

Yep, sure was. I've done a denim one for DD (shorter than mine - but she is only 14!) and my corduroy one. What fabric did she use?

VJsmum

Hi All

I managed to get the sewing machine for DD using my Nectar points at Argos, so that was a result.

Those tilly and the buttons things look good, but they are quite expensive. Are they worth it?

I am up for a challenge - probably just after christmas.

i will start my quilting career by doing a simple cushion cover - that should be doable. I do have a load of scraps, but i also have some fat quarters that were left over after making christmas stockings (the material isn't christmassy as such) so it might be easier to start with that.

Thanks Kittie, this is a good thread (pun intended :rotfl:)

Mumof2_2

VJsmum wrote: »

Those tilly and the buttons things look good, but they are quite expensive. Are they worth it?

I get the PDFs as opposed to the proper pattern and find them very good. I've already used Cleo twice and intend to use it again and I've also got the shirt dress but not been brave enough to try that yet (collars, buttonholes etc :eek:). Some of the patterns aren't me at all - I don't do really tight and stretchy as coming up for 50 now but I love the ones I've got.

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