I bought some interfacing off eBay, recently, but now I have come to use it, it will not bond. I must be doing something wrong but I can't think what. It is the non-woven type, similar to Vilene, with little dots of adhesive all over one surface. I was trying to interface a handbag and the fabrice was heavy cotton curtain damask. It would not bond on the cotton setting for my iron, so I tried linen but that didn't work either. I even tried steam but nothing appeared to fix it. I also tried it on the linen lining but again - nothing. Has anyone had a similar experience and can offer advice?

Hi all, I'm putting this here as I know a lot of you may have done something similar.

I have made leotards and dance costumes for my daughter, made some for her friends, then a few more for a dance school, you know how it goes....

However, I spoke to a local gymnastic club yesterday who wanted leotards and shorts for their group (they have only t-shirts at the moment)

I'm going to see the lady about it next week, but is there anything I should know, look out for, be aware of?

I have thought of public liability insurance (though I don't have a clue what that is, just saw it on the home working threads!)

I am not self-employed and not sure that is the route I want to go down at the moment.

I am excited and terrified, so any advice would be welcome.
Thanks

I've been looking on the Jalie Blog and there are some new patterns due out, some nice dance/skate ones.

There is also a lovely pattern for a rhythmic gym leo - fiebie, would that have anything to do with you at all...:wink:

Hi Everyone,

Not sure if you all know about this site. It's a company based in Germany but they have sooooo much choice. I came across the site last night and thought it looked really good and some very very reasonable prices too.

http://www.myfabrics.co.uk/

Sorry if it's all been said before :roll: Not sure about customs charges coming from Germany mind you?

Paula

For those who may not have seen this already, but note it is for today only.

http://plana.marksandspencer.com/abo...am/stories/10/

There are of course conditions, but thought it may be of interest. Only one item needs to be from M&S.


xxx Pat

I'll be away from TSF for a couple of weeks. The new fabrics are taking over the apt. My DGDs need the clothing, and keep asking, "It is done yet, Grandma?":oops: I will post any freebies, should any turn up. Bye for a bit, Nehmah

All my sewing, I currently do by hand. I make teddy bears. Mohair moves around too much to sew my critters by machine & besides, some are way too tiny. I Found this forum during an online search for embroidery machines. Looking forward to reading member comments on the various ones available. Or finding someone with a machine near my hometown of caterham who can help with my immediate lettering dilemma. Clare :)

Hi Everyone

I was wondering whether I could ask a big favour!! I've been asked to make a dress for a friend of mine (she is the 'mother of the groom' at a wedding in a few months) I have a Winifred metric pattern drafting book but i've found that the armhole always distorts when you follow her instructions when using personal measurements.

I mentioned on another thread that i'm hoping to get Helen armstrong's book- which a few of you have said is really good. But i'm currently trying to persuade my husband to allow me to get it as it's quite pricey. Is there a chance someone would be happy to give me ( or direct me to) some good instructions for drafting a dress block to personal measurements please??? or if they have Helen Armstrong's book- scanning a small section of it so I have good instructions to follow?

Thank you so much!
B
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Hi Everyone, my name is Helen and I love just about everything crafty especially Tatting ! hence the name ! :-? I have been dressmaking and cross stitching for over 30 years. I am have just started to do patchwork and quilting, but my greatest passions are for Tatting, Hardanger and Blackwork.

:razz: My course starts on Monday - what have I done?????????

I'm going to be surrounded by youthful, talented people. I will stand out but for all the wrong reasons!

I'll be the first eliminated on Project Catwalk (not that I'm actually going on PC but you get the idea)

Self doubts over with, I'll be fine.

Thank you ladies for your help with my statement - I shall wibble off quietly to myself;)

Hi all,

I'm new on here but thought I'd pop in and share some information about my sewing machine.

I have a Singer 656G which I believe dates from 1968. Not so old but still good :-)

I don't know why but whenever I google for information on it, it all seems to come up in French.

Crobbie

Im not too sure where I should be placing this request so I apologise if its not where it should be.

Im looking for a full size mannequin for displaying and photographing some of my wedding items.

A few years ago I bought one off Ebay but when it arrived the top of the leg was cracked so Im a little dubious buying from here again but would appreciate any suggestions where I might be able to purchase one from.

Many thanks

Hello Everyone,

This week we have teamed up with another forum member Abaca, who runs www.sewbox.co.uk.

They have just got a new line of Liberty Fabrics and are offering 2 metres to the lucky winner. For details of how to enter please see: http://bit.ly/abPGO1

Fiona

Can anyone suggest how I can get pencil off aida fabric? I've tried using an eraser on it but i can still see it! Help!!
Ideally using household stuff as i dont really have time to go and buy specialist products from say Hobbycraft.

Thanks!! :p

Hello again All ..

I am having a clear out and have listed a few bits and bobs for sale on Etsy. I have tried to make some lovely and useful bundles and postage is included on everything. Nothing is more than £12.00 (inc postage) according to the Paypal exchange rate. Do have a nose over at Etsy :

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarmaladeBits

J