To all you sewing lot...

i heard a radio programme about some people that would pay dearly for that fantasy to be realised.
well done steve_com, hats off to ya!!

i own a washing machine and i wear cycling shorts under my rugby shorts anyway. the skirt was BNWT. more photos of wonky seams later.....

So you've effectively got some guys sweaty ball sack in front of your face and an old womans arse on your head?

I'm in.

dibs and pm'd

Sorry, didn't realise...
So you've effectively got some gay guys sweaty ball sack in front of your face? ;)

???

Crikey - must be the New Austerity movement. I've been planning to follow up my wooden guard with a cap. Prefer the threadbanger shape though, so will give that a crack.

How long did that take Stevo?

good couple of hours, but like i say, i'm shit with a sewing machine

Ta. Not sure if the wife will even let me near hers - it's a bit fancy.

i had to promise to not break my mrs', it's only a John Lewis branded half sized (JL Mini) one but worked ok.

thats an awesome cap steveo, kudos for the apparently in-vogue sewing skilz

doubt it. vintage pattern books are filled with design from some of the most lavish names in couture and this has not put them out of business. knowing how to make something will not stop you buying one off the shelf or made to measure. i am sure philip treacy still buys hats for himself. keep doing what your doing.

sorry if i missed something.

too true!
was only messing really, but cheers, i do love sewing, good to sew others getting down :)

so i didnt' believe it when Coppi told me we have a sewing thread but DAMN. I've been quietly nerding out on vintage machines for 3 weeks and I know what I want. I just got outbid AGAIN on the machine I want. So gutted.

my macine is total old skool

but then again it has just gone mental today

fcuking thing

Ive got my cap finished, plus a tidy little tool belt bum bag type thing - but obviously much much more awesome than a bumbag! I'll put pics up tomorrow

I'm in. Now I've seen a pattern I want to get straight to the machine. Off to the charity shop for some material, me thinks. At least using standard material shouldn't break the sewing machine like making a bag does!

Coppi - Am I still good to get the coffee pot off you?

So I completed a prototype of a tweed style cashmere cycling cap with silk lining, might try one with ear flaps for the, well, a ride.

pictures are obligatory in this thread.

+1 pics or didn't happen, Cripsin.

A'iiit, a'iiit! To come.


£50.

All mine.

Disturbingly, my Mrs. has just purchased a 2nd hand sewing machine in fantastic nick.

In the last 2 days the lounge has sprouted a number of cushion covers, one of which I even like.

jacqui what was the model machine you missed out on?

I got it!! I made a pillowcase today

I know a pillowcase isn't as cool as anything you lot are doing, but it's my first project outside of the course. (in the course we mad a skirt)

crispin, I def want to see your cap, it sounds AMAZING


£50.

All mine.

good deal!