21 May 2007
Let's Imagine
...that the bag is finished, and that my sewing machine isn’t doing really weird things like missing out seven stitches in a row and eating its own thread.
So a number of things:
- Where to attach the boning? I’m currently leaning towards only the section between the handles to keep some movement in the sides, especially since I’m going to be using a bottom. Any other suggestions welcome.
- I think I’d rather attach the tabs inbetween the lining and exterior rather than sew them on after the thing is together. Make tabs now in other words.
- I may need to get my sewing machine serviced PDQ – anyone know where I can get that done in London? South London preferably…
- It’s perfectly okay to order pizza for supper, isn’t it?
Oooh thanks Nina! Wimsew looks like some sort of heaven from the picture on their website. I’ll definitely be paying them a visit when I get back after Hay.
Glad you like the bag. Fingers crossed it’s finished by Thursday!
From: Jo on 22 May 2007, 16:09 #
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Hi – I don’t know where abouts you live in London, but I live in SW1 and had a similar nightmare with my sewing machine recently. I researched these two companies and although I haven’t used them (a swift kick and a temper tantrum sorted out my sewing machine in the end!) I kept the details just in case…
http://www.wimsewretail.co.uk/ – does repairs in Wimbledon and
http://www.thesewingcentre.co.uk/ is in Battersea and you can hire sewing machines for those emergency occasions when a swift kick doesn’t work!
Hope either of these might help you.
Love the bag’s progress by the way!
From: Nina on 22 May 2007, 10:32 #