Sewing Machine Help

[natc]

Yes, Susan, that is my idea too, to wait a bit, (never know, santa may bring me a nice one) and get a lil more expensive one that will last a lifetime, or near abouts!

Hahahaha, Wendy, must just the yorkshire folk/men, mine is actually in batley, im from dewsbury, thats the closest one. I work in Hudds, and was going to check out a shop there, but most likely will the be the one your daughter went to, cant win can i? Will have to go further afield (out of yorkshire!) to buy from a shop.....

There is a John Lewis in Leeds i think. Will have to go and have a browse there

[natc]

Just an update, im so excited (how sad am i??!!) i got my very own sewing machine last week! (at long last!) Woo hoo. Got this one http://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/JanomeDM3000_info.htm, except, it was an ex demo, £134! Bargain! Cant wait to get on with some sewing!

xxx

[SusanF]

What a good bargain - it looks like a great machine. I bet you can't wait to get started with it now

[natc]

A real bargain! I was very excited, and got a machine I wanted for a price i wanted! No, cant wait to get started. Im a complete beginner, and dont even know how to turn it on! My mum is coming round at the weekend so we can have a play with it and she can give me a few lessons on it. Bought some cheap fabric from Skopos, and will just have a play about. My first project - a peg bag! LOL! Gotta start somewhere!

xxx

[mags]

great stuff

A peg bag is good

[~threadbear~]

Oh congratulations!
What a great bargain. Don't forget to show us how it turns out.

[natc]

Lol, my peg bag might not be so good.....but it will be a start! hahahaha.

[natc]

Yes ill post my finished peg bag! lol. I know what a bargain, was well happy! xxx

[freelady]

That seems a super machine at a super price. I'm thrilled for you and hope you get on really well with it. Will be watching to see your peg bag.

Just don't get so caught up in sewing that you stop coming on here and showing us that you are still doing xs.

[Rose]

That is great so glad that you got a bargain!!!!

[natc]

Ha! No i will still be cross stitching, would miss it too much!

I know, what a bargain, ive posted this on money saving expert too, thy'll be impressed with the saving too! lol.

[Catwoman]

Great bargain and Janome have a good reputation.

[natc]

Yes, ive heard they have a good reputation. Its a good sturdy machine. A lot more for my money compared to others at that price range

[wendywombat]

Thanks for the update!

Happy stitching on Your New machine!!!

[natc]

Thanks Wendy, will keep you updated! My projects will be very basic as im a complete beginner, but ill show you anyway!

xxx

[wendywombat]

Just read the manual first
Practice threading and winding spools. Make sure you can fit the spool in the right way round!
Don't be afraid to play with stitch lengths and the variations of stitch patterns.

Keep a piece of spare fabric handy to test the tension BEFORE you start to stitch on your project! Each fabric type may give different results so use a scrap to test.

Practice button holes if you are planning to be ambitious with your projects.
Even peg bags can have button holes if you so wish!!

Above all ENJOY!! and Have Fun!!



Hope that helps!

[Granny]

Sounds like a good bargain. Enjoy it and your new horizons. I have divided my daily time. First thing in the morning I come on computer and spend several hours, then I go into my quilting. Once the evening meal is cleared away I cross stitch. Roughly 11 pm I set that aside and read until I am ready to sleep. Have my seven to eight hours and then start the same cycle again. This way I manage to accomplish something in all.

[agi]

Great news, good luck with it

[natc]

Thanks every1!

My mum is on her way round and were going to have some fun with it today! hahaha. Yes, shes going to be showing me the basics, threading the needle etc, yes, im am that much of a beginner, i wasnt jesting! And then ill have a go on scrap fabric with stitches and buttonholes and embroidery etc to get the hang of the machine, and then maybe make somthing! ha.

Hey Granny, i love how you manage to fit everything you want to do in a day! you have the life i would love!

xxx

[~threadbear~]

Sounds like you're going to have a fab day! Have fun nd don't forget to come back with a full report and hopefully even pictures!!