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[wendy james]

Two different style halterneck tops for me and Elvis, a sleeveless top for Sproglette and some unexciting black linen trousers with animal print pockets.

[wendy james]

A romper with tie back for Sproglette and a halterneck with in-built bra for me. Elvis has the same romper but in the same fabric as my top, she’s already gone out in it.

[Marth]

You are so prolific, Wendy. Are you able to sew all the stretchy things just using the overlocker?

[wendy james]

My first halterneck which is fully lined and has a band at the waist, was done only on the overlocker. It’s great in winter when I’m making long sleeved tops with cuffs and neck/waist bands!

Hems and fold over waistbands need to be done on my sewing machine (well, I hem on a cover stitch).

[Marth]

My first halterneck which is fully lined and has a band at the waist, was done only on the overlocker. It’s great in winter when I’m making long sleeved tops with cuffs and neck/waist bands!

Hems and fold over waistbands need to be done on my sewing machine (well, I hem on a cover stitch).

Thanks. I might try and make a long hoodie dress using it come September's class.

I was amazed and so pleased when I recently found out that I could disable the blade on an overlocker!

[wendy james]

I was amazed and so pleased when I recently found out that I could disable the blade on an overlocker!

Lifesaver on pockets.

[overthehill]

It was R's grandson's birthday on Sunday. He's mad about the 'Hey Bear' animated fruits on TV, especially the pineapple. I knew what I wanted to make him, but couldn't get it done in time to deliver it while we were in the UK. It looks more like a pumpkin than a pineapple - and the Hey Bear fruits don't have arms and legs - but, do you think it will please a 2-year old?

hey-bear-pineapple-pumpkin.jpg

[Wiggle]

I love it and if the little one doesn't approve (which I highly doubt) then please send it me!

[Annabella]

That looks super OTH - I think a small person would love it.

[Kleio]

That is so delightful OTH! It's absolutely perfect for a little person.

[Kleio]

Here's my first ever attempt at wire weaving/viking wire knit/trichinopoly chain.

You form it around the stick (drift wood I picked up) and then pull it through a series of holes until it becomes 3 times the length and thinness.

[Wiggle]

Finally back to doing some small sewing projects; a reversible tote bag (for my friends birthday) and a kindle pouch for me. I'm still not very neat (for some reason cutting in straight lines is a problem) but pleased with what I can make so far.

[Annabella]

Lovely material Wiggle and the bags look really cool

[wendy james]

Lovely stuff folks!

We had those WW FQs too.

[Wiggle]

Another productive afternoon and completed a little lined book bag with a front pocket. Very pleased with how it turned out

[Wiggle]

Three cushions covers completed quite quickly

[Pippedydeadeye]

I made another felt wreath.

[emma_p]

It’s very pretty with your front door colour!

[H1ppychick]

I did a charcoals and pastels workshop on Saturday, may as well share that I suppose.

[H1ppychick]

Same venue yesterday, a workshop on how to do Tunisian crochet. Not a huge fan of the project itself (a somewhat garish potholder), but I quite like the stitch and process.