Forum: Tips & Tutorials
4th May 2013, 11:03
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Replies: 5
Views: 410
Organising Bobbins
I have been storing my bobbins separate to my thread reels and now realise the importance of keeping them together for quicker matching up.
I remember seeing some blue long peg type clips that fit...
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Forum: Sewing machines
1st April 2013, 14:15
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Replies: 5
Views: 242
Re: Memory Craft 9000 bobbins
Thank you for your replies. On measuring my 2 sized bobbins, I do have
Plastic Bobbins - 11.5mm (which fit the Brother sewing machine)
Plastic Bobbins - 7mm (I don't know where these ones came...
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Forum: Sewing machines
31st March 2013, 18:52
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Replies: 5
Views: 242
Memory Craft 9000 bobbins
I think I've mixed up my bobbins. I have 2 sewing machines, a Brother ES2020 and a Memory Craft 9000, do they use the same bobbins?
I have found some smaller bobbins in my sewing room and wondered...
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Forum: Books & Publications
14th July 2012, 12:24
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Re: Sew Hip Subscription
I had looked at these links previously that you linked here for me, which I thank you anyway.
I guess there is nothing I can do, still never mind, it was a lovely gift my friend got for me, we...
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Forum: Books & Publications
13th July 2012, 21:06
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Sew Hip Subscription
I'm not sure if anyone can help, but I thought I would ask the question as I am failing to find anything online.
My friend got me a years subscription of Sew Hip magazine last October time, and I...
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
20th June 2012, 18:01
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Replies: 2
Views: 327
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
20th June 2012, 17:29
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Re: Distant Leaning - Dress Making Courses
Sunndyd (http://www.thesewingforum.co.uk/member.php?u=16300) Which version of the course are you doing the post Stonebrige papers or the electronic version (cheaper) with ELearn UK?
Also what is this...
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
20th June 2012, 17:10
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Re: Distant Leaning - Dress Making Courses
Thanks for your message regarding Stonebrige. I googled this Distant Learning company and there were so many mixed messages, some said it was terrible, no help from the tutors and was a scam, I...
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
19th June 2012, 21:53
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Re: Distant Leaning - Dress Making Courses
Thanks, your advice has been noted. I will give it a lot of thought before I part with anything before September.
The ICS chat thing, hung up on me and didn't answer any of my questions.
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
19th June 2012, 18:28
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Re: Distant Leaning - Dress Making Courses
I don't know, I'm still liking the idea for studying for a Diploma in this field. I have done a lot of research on the Stonebrige site but then fell upon lots of bad reviews saying its more of a scam...
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
19th June 2012, 18:21
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,359
Re: ICS - dressmaking or C+G fashion?
I have been looking at the ICS dress (http://www.icslearn.co.uk/distance-learning-courses/ics-dressmaking.aspx) making course which appeals to me, as I would like to be awarded for the learning and I...
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
18th June 2012, 21:30
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Re: Distant Leaning - Dress Making Courses
Thanks for such a rich read with your responses. I have been sewing for 3 years now and can make a variety of crafty things (bags, wallets, business card holders etc) which I sell on Folksy. I...
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Forum: Classes, Courses & Course Support
18th June 2012, 12:49
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Distant Leaning - Dress Making Courses
I'm thinking about doing a Diploma as a distant leaner (UK based) for a Dress Making course in the autumn. I've searched on Google and found that there are courses out there at offer this like ICS,...
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Forum: Storage
10th April 2012, 08:00
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Re: Peg Board
Your peg board looks amazing. I am still waiting to paint mine and get hooks. The link you provided looks great, will have to see if they fit my holes. My boyf used a 8mm drill bit, so hopefully not...
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Forum: Tips & Tutorials
27th March 2012, 21:47
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,652
Folding Fabric
A while ago I organised my craft/ sewing room and now it looks tons better. The first thing I did was sort out my fabric and I found a nifty way to fold it.
A written tutorial can be found here...
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Forum: Remnant Box
27th March 2012, 21:40
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Replies: 10
Views: 789
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Forum: Remnant Box
27th March 2012, 21:39
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Replies: 10
Views: 412
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Forum: Remnant Box
27th March 2012, 21:16
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Replies: 10
Views: 412
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Forum: Remnant Box
27th March 2012, 18:08
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Replies: 10
Views: 412
Re: Using scrap fabric to decorate old jar lids
After I tried using the glue spray adhesive I cam back to it and tried again, my fabric stuck to the lid. Also I had a go at just using PVA Craft Glue and that worked too. I didn't really need to buy...
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Forum: Remnant Box
26th March 2012, 18:08
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Replies: 10
Views: 412
Re: Using scrap fabric to decorate old jar lids
I've heard about Modge Podge and E6000 through the Internet but haven't seen anything similar in the UK. I popped to Wilko's and brought their All-Purpose Glue which does fabric and metal, going to...
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Forum: Remnant Box
26th March 2012, 11:07
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Replies: 10
Views: 412
Using scrap fabric to decorate old jar lids
I've decided to recycle jam jars and put my sewing notions in. I've seen a lot of tutorials for re-decorating jar lids with scrap paper and found a couple for using fabric scraps, which is such a...
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Forum: Storage
25th February 2012, 15:38
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,316
Re: Ruler Storage
After we brought a drill last weekend, my boyf attached a clothes hook on the wall for me, and its perfect for hanging up the rulers. I'll have top take a photo and show you.
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Forum: Dressforms
25th February 2012, 15:36
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Replies: 10
Views: 715
Re: base for dummy
I used a christmas tree stand when I made my own duct tape dummy. But after a while the tape went funny for me. I mainly used mine for storing items I was making instead of using it as a dress...
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Forum: Storage
19th February 2012, 14:33
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Re: Peg Board
I've just manage to find a template to download (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8600) for making the holes in normal wood. The files is an EPS, but its easy to open up Microsoft Word and click and...
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Forum: Storage
19th February 2012, 14:25
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Re: Peg Board
I went to B&Q today and managed to buy an offcuts of MDF or timber wood. My boyf said he would drills the holes for me. Do you know distance the holes are apart?
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