Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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Purps Jun 2020 1:26pm, 16 Jun 2020 38,104 posts	0 Purps Lovely runnyeyes Sk I wholeheartedly recommend janome. I don't know if there are any machines that do proper overlocking and 'normal' sewing, but there are machines with an overlock/overcast type stitch, that have a straight edge coupled with a diagonal that'd work to stop fraying.
Purps Jun 2020 1:26pm, 16 Jun 2020 38,105 posts	0 Purps I want a betsy.
HellsBells Jun 2020 1:40pm, 16 Jun 2020 26,883 posts	0 HellsBells Mine has an overcast foot which works well
HellsBells Jun 2020 1:41pm, 16 Jun 2020 26,884 posts	0 HellsBells Also automatic button holder and standard zip foot came with it as well as a quilting table and walking foot. I needed to buy a concealed zip foot as an extra
Silvershadow Jun 2020 1:51pm, 16 Jun 2020 1,481 posts	0 Silvershadow What are the model numbers of these Janomes please.
HellsBells Jun 2020 2:23pm, 16 Jun 2020 26,885 posts	0 HellsBells Mine is 601XL
sallykate Jun 2020 2:52pm, 16 Jun 2020 6,555 posts	0 sallykate I think there's been a bit of a run on sewing machines recently - lots unavailable on Amazon (I've not looked elsewhere yet). A professional friend (works in theatres on costumes) has a Bernina but recommended Janome too, also John Lewis own brand (probably made by a well known manufacturer).
EvilPixie Jun 2020 2:54pm, 16 Jun 2020 17,752 posts	0 EvilPixie my Janome is labelled Janome but was made just for hobbycraft I think
runnyeyes Jun 2020 7:45pm, 16 Jun 2020 1,740 posts	0 runnyeyes Definitely sallykate. I struggled to get one. John Lewis completely sold out. I looked on the Which report and Bernina were top for brand loyalty ( would buy same again question) but they are very expensive. Janome were top with all things considered. Avoid Singer Apparently new machines are dreadful.
runnyeyes Jun 2020 7:45pm, 16 Jun 2020 1,741 posts	0 runnyeyes And .... I’d been given all that advice by our very own Purps anyway.

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

Details here: dsi-london.com

The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

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If anyone wants to organise a group booking then hand up now please. Groups are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11am or 2pm.

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