Thursday 22 May 2014

More Lace Zips

Well, here they are, ready for the sunshine!  With buttons to match and some new giant Ric Rac x

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Lace Zips

I've found a way to use up those scraps of fabric, I just can't throw away!  A cheating patchwork on the machine, with a decorative blanket stitch. Topped off with a lace zip!!  

Which brings me back to the point of the post, I've just ordered many colours of Lace Zips!!

Thursday 15 May 2014

Bicycles

A new arrival in the form of a bicycle cotton print. 100% cotton print, 112cm wide & £12.00 per metre

Cover Stitch

Well, I've finally started having a proper play with my Janome Cover Stitch machine (Christmas present!) and my recently purchased attachments!  

So the binder is amazing, as you can see! Still playing with the tension, although the blogger who said "use the thread nets provided in the tool kit" should be applauded! It made such a difference to the evenness of the stitches.

The Hem Guide is also wonderful, holding the hem in place as you stitch.  A perfect stretchy hem, that doesn't pop when you stretch it!  But for doing my yoga trouser hems, I did resort to a strip of tape on the machine, to line the hem fold up with.  Old school, but the fabric is so soft & stretchy it didn't like being held in the guide!! 
Next lesson is attaching the waist elastic!

Friday 9 May 2014

Toile de Jouy

The latest arrival from Gutermann - 100% cotton & 148cm wide. I'm thinking a summer skirt...?

Thursday 8 May 2014

Kwik-Sew Pattern Sale

Starting tomorrow, until Saturday 7th June, Kwik-Sew patterns are reduced from £8.99 to £5.39!!!  Time to stock up!

Wednesday 7 May 2014

New Events!

Well, it's time to launch another round of fun at Timeless fabrics, Milford-on-Sea!
 
This season we have a few new events for you.
 
Sewcial - a free, monthly get together of creative people. 
 
On the first Thursday of each month, from 7-9pm, drop in and bring along anything you'd like to do, sewing, embroidery, quilting, knitting ... etc. Lots of chat, laughter tea/coffee and hopefully enough seats!
 
Sew School - a fortnightly sewing club, for those who would like the occasional helping hand.
 
Come and work on your sewing project in a small group (max 4), with a knowledgeable sewer standing by for any queries! Alternate Tuesday evenings 7-9pm.
 
Workshops - a new programme of crafty evenings

Thurs 29thMay - Lavender Bag Stack
Tues 10thJune - Patchwork Pincushion
Thurs 26thJune - Sunglasses Case
Tues 8thJuly - Pom Pom Garland
Thurs 24thJuly - Starfish Wreath
Tues 5thAugust - Mini Bunting
Thurs 21stAugust - 3 Fabric Pillowcase
7.00pm to 9.30pm
£25 inc tea/coffee & materials  
 
Booking essential! 01590 642808
 
Looking forward to seeing you soon! Claire x

Sunday 4 May 2014

Saturday 3 May 2014

Lavender yum!

Wonderfully scented shop today! Busy filling workshop sample sachets, with Yorkshire grown lavender!!

Friday 2 May 2014