Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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HellsBells Oct 2021 9:43am, 6 Oct 2021 28,309 posts	0 HellsBells I’d ask myself whether she’s likely to continue wanting to use it after the course or not. If not I’d be likely to ask school whether there are any loan or hire schemes they know of. Otherwise you could spend quite a lot of money on something which ends up gathering dust
sallykate Oct 2021 9:57am, 6 Oct 2021 8,314 posts	0 sallykate Bernina are pricey but very good. A friend who's a professional sewer has one (she does wardrobe for West End shows - War Horse and We Will Rock You were two of hers). Good points from HB too.
Pothunter Oct 2021 9:59am, 6 Oct 2021 4,870 posts	0 Pothunter Good point HB. I think she’s reasonably likely to carry on. She’s been doing a lot of hand stitched embroidery for a while now (independent of school work) and seems to really enjoy it.
LazyDaisy Oct 2021 12:09pm, 6 Oct 2021 34,363 posts	0 LazyDaisy I know it's a lot of money but I think if you have a good machine it can save you mkney in unexpected ways. When I got mine as a student I never expected that 15 years later I would make loose covers for two sofas and an armchair with it
runnyeyes Oct 2021 1:08pm, 6 Oct 2021 2,039 posts	0 runnyeyes Good luck with the sweater LD If it’s your first In the Round project .. then,for me, the cast on and first couple of rounds were horrid. After about round 3 it starts to look and feel better. I still end up with a gap where I’ve joined the cast on round.. but that’s easily closed by darning in the tail.
folkieboater Oct 2021 7:22pm, 6 Oct 2021 144 posts	0 folkieboater I have two Singers. An early 1970s one that was my mums when I was a child and a 10 yo one. The old one is the most reliable. The only thing that’s better on the new one is the automatic threader 🤣
sallykate Oct 2021 7:58pm, 6 Oct 2021 8,317 posts	0 sallykate I have an ancient (1930s?) Singer which is a joy. I used to use it a lot when I was between electric machines as a student.
folkieboater Oct 2021 9:05pm, 6 Oct 2021 145 posts	0 folkieboater I have an 1890’s singer too. Can’t yet a couple of the parts I need 😫
sallykate Oct 2021 11:17pm, 6 Oct 2021 8,322 posts	0 sallykate I learnt on an 1890s Singer - long one now. The long bobbin case was wonderful.
Lizzie Whizz Oct 2021 11:47pm, 6 Oct 2021 25,581 posts	0 Lizzie Whizz My mother won't let me have her hand cranked Frister & Rossman 😭

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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.

DSI London headquarters

The Courtyard

131 Aurelia Road

Croydon

CR0 3BF

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

Otherwise we could make individual bookings at £29 each (2pm Saturday or Tuesday)

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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