tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56467722035864574482024-03-05T05:21:36.890+00:00SirinadesignsSirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-36655335449925652012017-03-13T22:26:00.000+00:002017-03-13T22:26:06.175+00:00Fabric storageAfter buying some fabric last week I spent the weekend updating my fabric log so thought I would take some photos and share with you how I log and store my fabric.<br />
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I start by making a note of the fabric size (selvedge width and metres I have)<br />
I lay the fabric out on the floor folded in half (selvedge to selvedge, right sides together)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">laying the fabric flat for measuring</td></tr>
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I then fold the fabric around a piece of plastic. These are pieces I have pre-cut to the size of both my fabric shelf and fabric boxes. I know other sewers use comic boards which you can buy from various places. I use the plastic as I can get it free from where I work and can cut it to several different sizes depending on what I need.<br />
I put the plastic in the centre and fold each long side in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fabric folded in on each side</td></tr>
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Once both sides are folded in I then fold the fabric along the length of the plastic (short end) until I end up with a rectangle of fabric.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">folding along the length</td></tr>
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Once folded I put the fabric into a bag (if it is going on the shelf or is delicate) otherwise I just secure the end using either a pin or magic tape.<br />
I then add a number to the fabric (or bag) using a piece of magic tape.<br />
The number on the fabric corresponds to the fabric log binder that I have which holds all the information relevant to that fabric.<br />
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The fabric then either gets put onto my fabric shelf or into one of my fabric boxes (which I seem to be outgrowing)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is an old photo of the shelf - there is a lot more on here now</td></tr>
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The log I have is just in an A4 2 ring binder. I use a sheet by <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/11/fabric-swatch-notebook-printable/" target="_blank">Sew Weekly blog</a><br />
I have a sheet per fabric type and then just add a sample and all the information I need to use said fabric. I add the numbers so that if I pull a fabric and have several of a similar weight and colour I know which one to refer to in the log.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fabric log sheet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close up showing the information I log</td></tr>
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I have a small Filofax that I use index cards in that has a simplified version of the information that I take with me when I go fabric shopping so that I can refer to what I already have or match up a fabric to one I already own.<br />
I also use evernote to log all my fabric so that if I am out and have an impromptu visit to a fabric shop I can still see what I have<br />
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I am going to be doing a spreadsheet so that I have an electronic tracking system, this will include photos of the fabrics and also photos of anything I have made from each fabric so that I can keep track of past fabric/project combinations but have not done this yet.<br />
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I also use this method to log all of my lace and trims just using smaller pieces of plastic<br />
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I hope this has been of some use for those of you trying to organise your fabric.<br />
I will do further post on how I use evernote and when I get around to doing the spreadsheet.<br />
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Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-5640048849912043982017-01-09T19:00:00.000+00:002017-01-09T19:00:34.938+00:00Machines - sewing,embroidery and overlocker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always had a fascination with sewing machines ever since I started watching my nan and then sewing on my own toy one when I was about 6-7 years old.<br />
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I also like to research machines - especially when thinking about buying new ones.<br />
I like to see what other sewists think of them, how they work, etc as well as trying them out at various suppliers. Big shows (like at the NEC) are good for this as there are normally a few different vendors with different machines all in one place.<br />
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I thought as there may be other people out there who can't get to shows and need to purchase online and who would like to see other sewers views I would do a series of blog posts on the various machines I have.<br />
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At the last count I had 10 ( I think haha) machines so I have a few to go through.<br />
I have a couple of older singer machines that I haven't tried to sew on yet so they will come last in the series so that I can try them out.<br />
I also have one I inherited from my Nan when she passed away so don't tend to use this one.<br />
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The machines I have are;<br />
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A Toyota mechanical machine - this was my first machine which I have had about 20 years.<br />
Brother 500D embroidery and sewing combination machine - this was my first embroidery machine which I have had about 10 years.<br />
Brother 950 embroidery and sewing combination machine - this was meant to replace the 500D (oops, I have both still) - I have had this one about 7 years<br />
Brother Innovis V5 - this is my newest machine which I purchased in the summer (2016) - this was to upgrade from the previous two machines due to the embroidery hoop size. I have however decided to keep them all as they will come in useful as my business gets busier and I need more machines.<br />
A Toyota overlocker - I think I have had this one about 12 years.<br />
Brother 104D overlocker - I got this one at the end of last summer (2016) as my other one was so old I decided it was time for an upgrade - one with easier threading!!!<br />
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Hope this is something people will find useful and you join me on my machine journey.<br />
Please leave any thoughts or feelings on your own machines in the comments.<br />
If there is any sewers out there who would like to write a guest post for the series then please contact me.Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-73750924848193460822016-11-20T21:56:00.000+00:002016-11-20T21:56:17.610+00:00Sewing room redo<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Out of need I had to purchase a new desk for my sewing machine (the old table was too small for my new machine, as you can see in the before picture)</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After researching different types of sewing table, I thought about building one myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I even drew out some plans however time was not on my side so I went the next best route and went to Ikea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchased a set of Alex drawers, an Alex storage unit and a table top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some before and after pictures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will do a follow on blog post for anyone interested in seeing my sewing room in more detail.</span></div>
Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-27748699610260321052016-11-07T10:00:00.000+00:002016-11-07T10:00:15.615+00:00Plaintain T-shirtHi everyone<br />
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After looking back through my blog posts and the items I have made, I realised how bad I am at actually blogging about my items (which is the whole point of this blog haha)<br />
I last blogged in Oct 2015 - how bad am I, just as well I am better at sewing than I am blogging.<br />
From now on I am aiming to blog all my handmade items (hopefully within a couple of weeks of making them)<br />
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I am going to start with my latest make - the <a href="https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/20-plantain-t-shirt-pattern.html" target="_blank">plantain t-shirt</a> by deer and doe.<br />
This is a free to download pattern. The pattern has options for short, long and 3/4 sleeves plus elbow patches.<br />
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I had seen a lot of versions made by various people I follow on social media and liked the look of it.<br />
I purchased some cheap jersey to try it out for myself but as I have always had problems with my overlocker it had been pushed to the back of my to make list.<br />
After buying a new overlocker (the Brother 104D - more of which in another post another time)<br />
I decided to take the plunge.<br />
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I made the size 44 based on the measurements and was pleasantly surprised to find it fit first time with no adjustments required.<br />
I made the short sleeved version using <a href="http://www.calicolaine.co.uk/pink-cotton-jersey-fabric-c3205.html" target="_blank">this jersey</a> from Calico laine - my version used about 1m of fabric.<br />
I used my overlocker to sew all the internal seams, including attaching the neckband. Me and my overlocker had a bit of a power struggle at this point so the neckband is not the same width all the way around.<br />
I used my sewing machine and a twin needle to do the top stitching around the neckband and for the arm bands and hem.<br />
All together the t-shirt took me about 2 hours to make with all the faffing with the overlocker.<br />
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Next time I will take more care when applying the neckband.<br />
Making this t-shirt also made me aware how much I need to buy some jersey tools - ballpoint needles, ballpoint pins and spray starch (to control the edges of the jersey curling)<br />
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All in all I am please with the finished item and even though it was a trial run I am planning on wearing the finished t-shirt (even if only to bed )<br />
I am also planning on making many more versions - the fabric for the next one has already been put on the cutting table ready.<br />
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Here's a couple of photo's of the finished t-shirt. I will try to get some better ones of me wearing it when the light is better.<br />
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<br />Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-35307348841494736702015-10-04T17:56:00.001+01:002015-10-04T17:56:14.927+01:00Pattern organizingI seem to have a problem with patterns (I know I'm not alone )<br />
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As my stash was growing I was finding it harder to control them so that I knew what I had and didn't end up with double's. I found a solution which I blogged about <a href="http://sirinadesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/pattern-binder-storage.html">here</a><br />
The problem I then found was that if I was out shopping I was never sure of how much fabric to purchase for a pattern or what notions were required.<br />
My solution to this problem is a programme called Evernote.<br />
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I have been using evernote for a while now for other things and decided to start exploring it more and then realised I could use it as an effective sewing tool. It syncs between all my devices so no matter where I am I can access my patterns to see what fabric, etc is required.<br />
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Here is step by step of how I filed my patterns.<br />
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I have them stored differently to my physical patterns but can still find them easily thanks to tags.<br />
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In evernote you can have various notebooks, these then contain notes which you can then tag.<br />
The below photo shows a list of all my notebooks to the left.<br />
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The next picture shows my notes for each pattern brand in my main sewing patterns notebook<br />
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The last picture shows how I have a note for each separate pattern I have within each brand.<br />
Each note contains a picture of both the front and back of the pattern envelope.<br />
This includes tags so that I can search for items, eg dresses.<br />
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Now when I am out shopping and see a fabric I like I can easily search all my patterns to see if I have a suitable one.<br />
An example - if I search for trousers it will show all my trouser patterns regardless of brand as they are tagged.<br />
I can also add text to each picture so if I have made a particular pattern I add this information.<br />
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I am now planning on doing the same for all the fabric I own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since the last post I have been procrastinating about how to finish the top, whether or not to add sleeves or to bias bind as per the pattern. I then came across some wide satin ribbon in my stash and decided to use that to finish the neckline and to add sleeves.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't have enough ribbon to finish the hem as well as the neckline so I just used a double row of stitching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Pattern Used</b></i>: <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/sorbetto">Colette sorbetto</a> (free download) and <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/08/revised-sorbetto-sleeve/">Sorbetto sleeve</a> (free download)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Fabric used: </i>White linen from stash</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I cut a size 16 in accordance with the measurement given but I then had to take in the side seams by a total of 6.5cms. If I had done the sleeveless option I would also have needed to raise the underarm seam.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>If you are in the UK when checking measurements and cutting the pattern ensure you double check your size as this is an American pattern and sizes vary. Also check the test square before printing the whole pattern or your sizing will be completely out - don't ask me how I know this.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apart from these alterations it was a near perfect fit. <i>I think next time I will cut a smaller size.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made the sleeve using the pattern from <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/08/revised-sorbetto-sleeve/">sew weekly</a>. This pattern doesn't state what size it is made for so I made a mock up first. I had to add 5cm at the shoulder seam tapering back to the original size at the underarm seam. To do this I used the slash and spread method. I also added 3cms to the sleeve length as I prefer to cover the tops of my arms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a pretty quick pattern to complete once you have the fit correct. I suggest you make a toile (mock up) first. It took me longer to decide how to finish the top than any part of construction. If I would have made it straight through it would have taken me about 2 days but I am quite slow at sewing as I like to make everything perfect (or perfect to me anyway.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only problems I had whilst sewing this top was with my sewing machine. My Brother computerised machine had a slight argument with the linen I was using and just wouldn't sew nice seams so out came my trusty old mechanical Toyota machine which had no problems at all with the linen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really like this pattern and will definitely be making some more. There are so many variations of this top and so much inspiration on sewing blogs like <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/07/7dos-the-starter-sorbetto/">7 variations at sew weekly</a>. You can also just google Colette sorbetto to come up with plenty of variations.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just some of the ideas I have thought of are: adding buttons, changing the hem shape, changing the pleat, different lengths. There are just<i> sew</i> many ways to personalise it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think this is a good pattern for a starter project for people as it is so quick (as long as you can make decisions) and easy to assemble. The instructions from Colette are straight forward and easy to understand.</span><br />
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Here are a few pictures of my colette sorbetto top<br />
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About 5 weeks ago I made a muslin of K1699 (view b top).<br />
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All went well with the muslin sewing and it only needed 2cms adding to the centre back for a perfect fit.<br />
I then adjusted the pattern pieces and cut out the good fabric.<br />
Again all was going well until I got to the collar section and then it started to go down hill hence the reason the top is still not finished.<br />
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First off I didn't cut enough pieces - fine an easy problem to rectify.<br />
Then when I went to sew the collar I couldn't understand why it didn't fit the neckline until I realised I had forgotten to add the 2cms to the centre back of the collar pieces.<br />
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Sewing the collar pieces together I realised I had ironed (yes ironed!!) interfacing to the right side (should have been on the wrong side) of one of the collar pieces. As this was the 2nd time I had cut the pieces I thought I would cheat and just take the interfacing off and add a new piece to the correct side. WRONG.<br />
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This is the result - 1 lovely soft collar and 1 stiff and unflattering collar.<br />
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Today I am attempting to redo the collar.<br />
I think I can get away with unpicking the one stiff interfaced piece, re-cutting this piece and stitching back in without touching the rest of the collar.<br />
Here's hoping, wish me luck.<br />
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Once this is done I will post a full review of the pattern.<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have never done a review on my blog before but when I purchased my new iron and put a photo on instagram someone asked me to do a review so here it is.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is only a brief review on what I think of my new iron as I have only had it for about a month and it doesn't get used everyday so I do not feel I can do a thorough review until I have used it a bit more. This iron is for my sewing room only.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When my last iron broke ( or more to the point my mum overfilled it when I lent it to her) I was unsure on what type to get. I would love to own a gravity feed iron system but don't have the room of the money.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made a list of all the things I require from my iron, steam, dry iron, variable temperatures, water spray, the weight of the iron, auto shut off and a solid base for standing.<br />I then spent some time researching irons online, both through blogs and shopping sites. I looked at my list and the reviews of various makes.<br />I felt I needed to test feel the irons for the weight so went to my local supermarket electrical department and spent some time just lifting and holding the irons (I did get some funny looks from other shoppers but hey I needed to hold them all)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I eventually went for the Tefal 4488. It is an ultraglide steam iron. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">It has a variable steam slide control on the top of the handle. A simple turn button to adjust for the type of fabric you are ironing. There are 2 buttons on the top, one for steam and one for water spray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pros for this iron are:<br />anti drip,<br />auto shut off,<br />vertical steam,<br />large easy to fill water tank,<br />solid base for standing (that you can fill straight from the tap)<br />Plus it was a reasonable price - I got it on sale for £25.<br />So far I have used it to iron some linen and some calico and it seems to have handled both easily and with no fuss. It cuts off after about 10 mins of no use which is fine for me.<br />I haven't had the iron long enough yet to test all its features or to list any pro's and con's apart from my thoughts above. In a few months once I have tested it a bit further I will do an updated review.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below are some photos of fabric before and after using this iron on it just to show how well it irons</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">after ironing</td></tr>
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I have this cardigan that I managed to somehow rip a right-angle shape into.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right angle rip in back</td></tr>
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I was trying to work out what to do as I knew just sewing the rip up would be ugly, then I found some nice wide satin ribbon and thought I would give it a try to cover the hole.<br />
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I first stitched the hole up, then attached the ribbon around the waist covering where I had stitched.</div>
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I used straight stitch around the top and bottom of the ribbon. I then decided it looked a bit plain so added some decorative stitching to the centre of the ribbon, this also helped to anchor the ribbon to the cardigan. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the decorative stitching</td></tr>
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I used a walking foot when attaching the ribbon to the cardigan due to the nature of 2 different types of fabric working against each other. With the walking foot attached the ribbon went on smoothly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a walking foot to attach the ribbon.</td></tr>
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Once the ribbon was attached the rip is hardly visible from the outside of the cardigan.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Repaired cardigan </td></tr>
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I needed the storage to be solid enough to hold the threads but also be portable in case I needed to move it.<br />
Below is the instructions on how to make your own storage.<br />
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First step is to find an old cardboard box that is suitable for you storage needs ( I required 2 boxes and they are both now full)<br />
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I then covered the boxes with sticky backed vinyl. I'm lucky that I got both the boxes and the vinyl from where I work.<br />
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Measure your threads to see how wide they are. You also need to know the height of your threads and length of your box. <i>Example my thread is 5.5cms high and 4cms wide. Box is 26cms long.</i><br />
Double the width measurement so that you will have cardboard under the threads, add these measurements together by the length of the box.<br />
<i>I also added an extra 2cms to join to the adjacent divider and made the height just under the thread height. So my final measurement was 4cms x 3 + 2cms =</i><i> 14cm's x 26cms long.</i><br />
Mark this out onto a piece of thin card, marking all the sections.<br />
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Cut out the amount of dividers you can get across the box width (<i>mine holds 6 cardboard dividers giving 7 sections)</i><br />
Fold the cardboard on each of your marked line<br />
Attach double sided tape to one of the middle sections, stick the 2 middle sections together (sections B and C)<br />
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Attach the cardboard dividers to the cardboard box using double sided tape, ensuring that the 2cms section is attached to the adjoining divider (section A of one divider will be stuck to section D of the neighbouring divider)<br />
Arrange your threads. I arranged mine by colour.<br />
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On the second box I changed the dividers slightly.<br />
I added more cardboard to attach to the adjacent divider <i>the final measurement was 16cms x 26cms</i>. I put double sided tape to one of the end sections, attached this to the side of the previous divider. Add more double sided tape to the middle section, stuck this to the section I had just taped.<br />
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As a final finishing touch I added a colour chart to the inside lid of the box so I know where each colour sits in the box, this helps when replacing colours but also to find the colour you require.<br />
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Decorate the outside of the box if you wish.<br />
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I have also started to do the same thing with my bobbins using an old ferrero rocher plastic box. I just need to purchase some more empty bobbins to finish.<br />
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Hope these instructions are clear, if you have any questions or suggestions please leave a comment below.<br />
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I have decided to start using them up or getting rid of them and started with this little girls dress.<br />
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To start I took a top that fit my niece to make a pattern.<br />
I folded the top in half. <i>Note - I didn't fold it on the side seams but at the centre. </i>I then traced round the edges to create the pattern - don't forget to add seam allowance to your pattern.<br />
I then led the jeans out flat. I left all the seams intact as I wanted to use the side seams as centre front and back decorative seams on the dress.<br />
I pinned the pattern onto the legs of the jeans so the side seams became the fold, then cut around the other edges of the pattern. I then repeated this for the back piece.<br />
Once I had cut the pieces out I stitched them together at the side seams. I bound the seams so that they wouldn't rub.<br />
At this stage I done a quick fit check on my niece.<br />
To finish the dress I used some pink & white polka dot bias binding. I applied this in one continuous strip by starting at one underarm and ending back where I had begun.<br />
Buttonholes and large pink floral buttons finished the top opening to make for easy dressing.<br />
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This was a fairly quick and easy dress to make - the longest part was applying the bias binding.<br />
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Then I had a light bulb moment whilst shopping for yet more trim. Pulling out various trims on the plastic storage from the shelves I had a picture of how I would be storing all my lace and trim from now on.<br />
First I measured the shelf it would sit on - both the height and width of the shelf. I then cut a piece of plastic to the size of my shelf, (you can also use cardboard but it would need to be fairly thick to hold the weight and be stable)<br />
The 2nd step was to cut a 'u' shape out of both sides to create an indent to wrap the lace/trim around.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark a 'U' shape in each end</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut the 'U' shape out</td></tr>
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I use 3m magic tape to stick one end of the lace/trim to the plastic. The length of lace/trim then gets wrapped around on itself until you get to the other end. This is then secured using a 2nd piece of magic tape.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attach lace to plastic using magic tape</td></tr>
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I use the magic tape as it is sticky enough to hold the lace/trim in place but also peels off easily plus you can write on it.<br />
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I then write a number or letter on the 2nd piece of tape. This corresponds to my fabric log book with the amount I have, the cost and where I purchased it from. I sometime also add when I purchased it so I know how old it is (especially the lace)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My fabric log sheet.</td></tr>
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The last picture is of the first lace storage I made.<br />
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How do you store your laces and trims?<br />
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As summer was upon us earlier than expected I decided to have a look through my pattern stash to see if I had anything I could make myself and came up with one that looked promising.<br />
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<i>Pattern used:</i> I used Simplicity 7363 (which includes trouser, shorts, skirt, top and shirt options)<br />
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<i>Fabric used:</i> stash busting using some black poly cotton fabric that I have had for about a year.<br />
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<i>Size cut</i>: I cut a size 14 and then altered the pattern to fit.<br />
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<i>Pattern Changes I made</i>: <b>Front </b>reduced the crutch seam by 1cm and added<br />
1cm to the side seam.<br />
<b>Back </b>reduced the crutch seam by 1cm and added<br />
1.5cms to the side seam.<br />
<b>Waistband </b>added 5cms to the overall length, done in<br />
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The length of the shorts was increased by 4cms as I like to cover my thighs.<br />
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I did omit the button holes as I didn't add the drawstring just elastic all the way around the waist. I left a gap in the waistband which I hand stitched once the elastic was in place.<br />
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<i>Time taken: </i>I made a toile (mock up) of the shorts first to get the fit correct. I then made a new pattern from the toile before cutting into my main fabric. The toile took a few days to complete as it isn't easy to fit on yourself.<br />
Once the changes had been transferred to a new pattern I made the shorts in about 6 hours from start to finish.<br />
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I like the outcome of this pattern and the instructions were easy to follow. The fit of the shorts is still not perfect but it is ok enough for me to wear them. I like that they have deep pockets so you don't have to constantly worry about losing items from them.<br />
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Sorry forgot to add the finished picture<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished shorts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me trying to pose</td></tr>
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I apologise for the multi coloured legs, my work shorts are longer and caught the sun wearing them. At least they match the colour on the back of my legs :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back view</td></tr>
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I haven't finished the top yet as I am adding sleeves as per inspiration from the <a href="http://www.sewweekly.com/2011/07/7dos-the-starter-sorbetto/" target="_blank">sew weekly blog</a> plus I need to wait to buy some bias binding as I didn't have enough fabric left to make my own.<br />
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Here is a sneak peak of my progress so far<br />
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I will do a full blog post once I have finished the top.<br />
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I was starting to struggle to keep track of what I had and have ended up with some duplicates. I tried taking photo's to keep some type of spreadsheet but then got annoyed when I had to turn the computer on every time I wanted to see what I had.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the storage I had before</td></tr>
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Then I stumbled across <a href="http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2007/10/12/sewing-room-organization-challenge-part-v-sewing-library-patterns-embroidery-designs-magazines-books/" target="_blank">The Domestic Diva</a> blog post about pattern storage and decided that it was exactly what I needed.<br />
Here is how I now organise my patterns. I try to do this as soon as I get the pattern.<br />
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<li>Open the pattern envelope and remove all pieces and instructions sheets. </li>
<li>These then get put into a plain white A4 envelope.</li>
<li>I then fold the envelope around the contents and tape shut. </li>
<li>The details of the pattern are written on the plain side of the envelope -include the pattern make and number, type of item (top,trousers,etc) and the sizes included.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">envelope taped shut.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Details written on envelope</td></tr>
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All of the envelopes then get stored in a box. I use an old paper box that I have covered but you can use anything you like. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">covered paper box</td></tr>
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<li> firstly by type (top, trousers, etc)</li>
<li>then by make (Burda, etc)</li>
<li>then by number</li>
<li>add tabs for the different types (categories)</li>
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You can store them anyway you like and are comfortable with.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All sorted in the box</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tabs to find what I need</td></tr>
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The original pattern envelopes are then put into clear plastic wallets - some people open the envelope flat so they can see both sides but I prefer to keep mine sealed. I put a cardboard insert into the plastic wallet to give it a bit of stability, each wallet then holds 2 envelopes - sometime 3 depending on the size.</div>
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The plastic wallets are then stored in a 3 ring binder in the same order as the corresponding envelope in the box.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Binder</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pattern envelopes in binder</td></tr>
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To make it easier to search through my binder I added tabs to match the box on the sides of the plastic wallets and a categories sheet to the front. I also colour coded all the sections in both binder and box.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Categories list</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Binder tabs</td></tr>
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I can now flick through my own pattern book, decide what i am going to make and go straight to where the pattern in stored.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9msig19f2EM/U5Szvhc4kqI/AAAAAAAAAxw/Sx6Aau3HhH8/s1600/choosing+a+pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9msig19f2EM/U5Szvhc4kqI/AAAAAAAAAxw/Sx6Aau3HhH8/s1600/choosing+a+pattern.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Choosing a pattern</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where my box is kept.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Binder on shelf</td></tr>
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I store my box on the corner of my cutting table for now and just move it to the floor when I need more room. Yes that is another box of patterns waiting to be sorted. The binder sits on the shelf with my other sewing binders<br />
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A print out of my PDF patterns are stored in the binder with the patterns being stored on hooks (currently awaiting a place to call home)<br />
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My nan passed on the Sunday before Christmas. On the 10th January we had her funeral plus sorting out all of her items, her flat, etc.<br />
After that one of our dogs got sick and wouldn't eat. She is a Labrador and as most people know they will eat anything and everything. We took her to the vets a few times but they couldn't find anything wrong. We took her again on 15th Jan and told them we wanted her problem investigated. The vets arranged for an ultra sound and said they thought it was a tumour and would need to operate. Whilst doing the op the couldn't find anything but since then during further surgery a tumour was found. As one point we were told she may have to be put to sleep but luckily the type she has is now being treated with chemo. She is doing a bit better but it will be a long road, we have to try to make her eat, give her pain killer tablets.<br />
I have ventured back to the sewing room today for some alterations, hopefully normal service will be resumed soon.<br />
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I was going to add a photo of the dog but blogger won't upload it, I will come back and add it tomorrow.Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-75087760981719765832014-01-05T20:32:00.001+00:002014-01-05T20:32:12.161+00:00New year, New goalsI hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and hoping you have a wonderful new year.<br />
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A new year for most people is time to think about and make resolutions for the coming year. I don't think this is the right way to approach things you want to do as most resolutions get broken or forgotten about by the end of January. Instead I take the time to think about where and how I want my year to go, from this I then set myself some goals. Some maybe short term goals whilst others are longer term and may even take a few years. <br />
Once I have set my goals I then break them down into manageable targets. <br />
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One of my main goals this year is to lose the weight I put on about 2 years ago. I had a hernia which required surgery so wasn't able to exercise. I put on about 2 - 2..5 stone over 3-4 months. Going by the guides for my height I should be around 9-9.5 stone but I will be happy to get back to my previous weight of 10 stone. At the moment I weigh 12 stone 7lbs. <br />
My goal is to be back at this weight by July 2014. To break this into manageable targets I am aiming to lose 4-5lbs per month which works out to 1lb a week. I think this is very do-able. To help me I have used <a href="http://www.modelmydiet.com/" target="_blank">this site</a> to give me pictures of before and after. <br />
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I do have other goals, some to do with business, some personal. One is to blog at least once a month in 2014 so here is my 1st post.<br />
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Do you make resolutions or goals. What are yours for 2014?Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-40804611189978661402013-11-25T21:39:00.000+00:002015-07-04T12:51:51.516+01:00Hemming webNormally I make sure that I have plenty of time to do any alterations but sometimes things pop up at the last minute. My Grandad had a function to attend last Friday night but left it to the last minute to get himself some trousers (last minute as in Thursday night). He could only get a 32inch leg which meant he then needed to have them taken up. I got home from my day job at about 7pm on Thursday night and my granddad had just got home from buying the trousers. As it was late and I was hungry I decided to use some hemming web as a quick fix just to get him through Friday night, then take them up when I had a bit more time and wouldn't be so rushed.<br />
I will never use hemming web again if I have any choice. I couldn't get the stuff to stick properly in most places round the hem and burnt my hand with the steam. <br />
The good news is that the trouser hems held up for my granddad to wear for the night.<br />
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Has anyone else ever used hemming web?<br />
What did you think? <br />
Would you use it again?<br />
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The solution I used was to add buttonholes to the elastic. I made sure the elastic was slightly smaller than the original waist for the 1st buttonhole, then spaced the rest of the buttonholes out by about 1/2 inch gaps. Due to the type of elastic I was using I was able to just make slits in the elastic to create the buttonholes. I then added a button to the opposite side of the trousers. The owner of the trousers can now adjust the trousers to how small they need them and then just need to spread out the gathers around the waist. <br />
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The top is big enough for me to fit both my machines on except when I'm embroidering then one has to be moved. Behind the machines sits my daylight lamp, a mini dummy pin cushion and my sewing box for when I'm sewing on the go.<br />
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The pincushion was made using <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImF1vok_EU" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> from Debbie Shore.</div>
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As I don't use the air lift the inside cupboard space was being wasted. There was already a piece of wood across the back so I just added two more pieces across the sides (level with the back piece) and then added a shelf. This now holds my embroidery unit and my bobbins box (used Ferrero rocher box). I will also be adding another shelf just below this to hold my thread boxes. The ruler will end up being hung in the side of my bookcase (just need some hooks)</div>
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The table also has four drawers down the left. The top one holds my scissors plus machine items (tweezers, tape measures, etc ) the second drawer holds my machine booklets, etc. The third one has some storage boxes made using empty cereal boxes, these hold embroidery stabiliser, etc.<br />
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The fourth drawer is currently being used by my dad for his packing materials (he sells his old football programmes on eBay)</div>
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Here it is<br />
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The cot under the table will be staying. Once the other corner (not shown) is sorted the cot and cutting table will be going there with another junior bed going where the cot is at the moment (these are for when my nieces and nephews stay)<br />
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I have made myself a cutting table ( details of which will be in the next blog post)<br />
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As you can see the table is already getting good use. The mannequin at the back is a small one I made myself for quickly trying out ideas with draping. The silver box is for keeping the items I am working on in one place, the laptop is my old one that I have to empty and dispose of. The cardboard will be swapped for fabric once the wadding arrives. I am going to use these instructions <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/from-my-quilty-studioironingcutting.html" target="_blank">here</a> (from bee in my bonnet) to do my board.<br />
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I will just post quick pics of the rest with more details to follow<br />
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I will post further details of each section of my sewing room in future posts so that this one isn't pages long and boring.Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-90099690795697373392013-09-24T22:31:00.000+01:002015-07-04T12:54:43.301+01:00Wardrobe storageSo as a little aside to sorting out my sewing room, I have been re-organizing some parts of my bedroom, just to give me a bit more storage. One of the things I wanted to sort was the bottom of my wardrobe, where I store all my shoes, which looked like this;<br />
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After cutting the top for my cutting table I had some wood left so decided to make myself a shelf for my shoes. It basically consisted of a piece of MDF with four 2x3 legs.<br />
This is what my wardrobe looks like now;<br />
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It's still not completely perfect but is an improvement on what it was.<br />
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At the moment I have roughly 2 sides of the room sharing with a cot and some other items. I have a sewing cabinet which I managed to get on eBay. It has 4 drawers one side and room in the other side for the sewing machine to be lowered. My machine is too big for this so I leave the flat table top on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Machine table with embroidery machines, grey bag currently holds scraps of fabric.</td></tr>
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I also have a work table which I use for patterns and making cards (which I don't do much anymore). This table also holds my radio and various magazines.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work table closed. At the moment this has just become a dumping ground including my old laptop.<br />
Storage underneath (in beige tub) holds my card making supplies.</td></tr>
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In the other corner I have a bookcase from Ikea which holds all my card making items but is slowly being taken over with sewing items. The grey drawer unit was rescued from a skip at a school who were doing a refit. It holds all my paper sorted into colours.<br />
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The other 2 side of the room holds a cot, a wardrobe plus boxes of football programmes that my dad is currently selling.<br />
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I also have a bit of storage behind the door, which you can see in the shot above and below.<br />
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The tubs hold more card making supplies, finished cards and items I have made. The storage trolleys hold various supplies like glues, etc. The filing cabinet holds all my business items plus embroidery items (hoops,etc)<br />
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I am hoping to get this room sorted and add the cutting table in 2 weeks time so keep tuned for after photo's.<br />
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Sirinadesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097249533656818324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5646772203586457448.post-78676482627257366292013-08-05T13:17:00.000+01:002014-07-26T21:44:01.447+01:00Summer holidaysSo everyone likes to have a holiday, most people in the summer but who likes all the traffic the holidays bring. Most people sit for hours on motorways trying to get to their destination. If you look around you will see a lot of caravans. <br />
This is normally the point when some people start moaning, stupid caravans making everything go slow, stopping other cars from overtaking, etc, etc. <br />
Hands up how many of you own (or holiday in) a caravan.<br />
I think it is one of the best ways to have a holiday and have been going in a caravan since I was old enough to remember. The earliest I can remember, my brother was still in a travel cot and he is now 27, was of all the family being together. We had so much freedom, there was fun and laughter. <br />
The 1st caravan I can remember going in was my Nan & Grandads' which they shared with my parents so there was 4 adults plus 3 children. It was a big Swift Challenger, double axle caravan. As we grew up and outgrew the space my grandparents sold the challenger to get two smaller caravans (they and my parents have been regretting this ever since so if anyone knows of a 5 berth twin axle challenger for sale from around 1988 let me know) We then had ( and still have) an Ace ambassador caravan whilst my grandparents bought themselves a 2 berth. <br />
For about 7 years as we were growing up it used to be a real family holiday. My grandparents, my parents, my two brothers plus my aunty & uncle and their two kids, my other uncle and his partner and her four kids. We had four caravans, used to make sure we had pitches together, had two of them facing each other with wind breakers around the edges to stop us kids from escaping!!! and just done what we felt like on each day. Some days we went to the beach, some days shopping, some days just stayed on the camp.<br />
As we got older my aunty & uncles stopped coming but some of my cousins continued to come. Now sadly my nan is no longer with us so my granddad has stopped caravanning but my brothers now have families of their own and the tradition of caravan holidays is continuing with them. Our caravan is now in need of some repairs (the floor is giving way) so we have for the last couple been in static caravans. Whilst this is still a joy it's not the same as going in your own, having a fight with the awning, putting the beds up and down, the walk to the toilet block in the middle of the night, all these things are part of the holiday.<br />
I hope that in time when I have a family we can continue to enjoy this wonderful past time, just hook up the caravan and go wherever you want (within reason of course). <br />
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What do you think, are caravans the pain everyone things they are?<br />
Do you go on caravanning holidays?<br />
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