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Category Archives: Equipment
The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine
If you want to understand how a sewing machine works, this video is really good.
National Trust sewing machines
I haven’t done one of these for a while. Today’s link takes you to a collection of old sewing machines. Hours of fun to be had…
Sewing box
I found an old sewing box in a second hand shop a while ago. It was a bit battered, and in need of some tlc. The fabric covered top seemed the obvious place to put pins, but it was very … Continue reading
A needlework accessories to make
As you may have noticed, I like the bits and bobs associated with sewing. Especially if they make things easier to find, or nicer to use. This looks like a nice design for a needle holder that is just a … Continue reading
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Tagged needle case, needle holder, scissor case, scissor holder, sewing kit
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Identifying sewing machine feet
Do you ever look at your collection of sewing machine feet and wonder which one you need for the current job? This post will help.
Fabric Marking Tools
I’m sure we’ve all heard horror stories about various methods of marking fabric. The ones where the mark should have come off and didn’t, and the ones where the mark came off too soon. My worst experience was when I … Continue reading
A scissor holder
A while ago, I saw a display on a stall selling kits to make scissor pouches and “keepers” for embroidery scissors. You know, the sort that is permanently fixed to the handle of the scissors, so it is always handy. … Continue reading
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Tagged recycling, repurposing, scissor holder, sewing equipment, upcycling
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My new sewing room friend
About a year ago, I made a doll who sits by the sewing machine and holds bits and bobs. I’ve been really pleased. She is a good worker. But there is a problem. Gradually, all the pins are moving into … Continue reading
Foraging bag
When I am out and about and I see a useful leaf, it is handy to just pop it into my bag, or a pocket. Then, of course, it gets damaged as it gets muddled with other things, or I … Continue reading
Review of Patterntrace Swedish Tracing Paper
I like the look of this stuff. Tracing paper on a roll, which stays flat when unrolled (which has to be a plus if it is true), and is strong enough to sew together to check the pattern works. My … Continue reading
The Rainbow Angel 