Showing posts with label make do and mend. Show all posts
Showing posts with label make do and mend. Show all posts

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Mum's insight

Why is it always after your mom says, "isn't that sewing machine due for an MOT? (hilarious concept but let's go with it)" that the needle falls out of the space where the needle lives, your fixed needle gets jammed, and your overlocking goes squiffy. Whether it's me or the machine that's tired, it's time for bed!

N.b. If the needle drops out on you, just poke the needle back in the hole and screw the little screw so the needle stays in place. Similar trick - but a different screw (you'll be needing a penny for that) for when the machine foot drops off! No drama. Check out this post 

Sunday, 25 January 2015

Make do & Mend event


On Wednesday 11 February I'm running an informal workshop called Make do & Mend at Cherry Reds in Birmingham City Centre. It will be a fun introduction to improving your wardrobe with simple techniques like sewing buttons on, hemming and threading a sewing machine.


Follow this Facebook link for more details!! Make do & Mend with Monster Eyes Events


Learn to sew on buttons, thread a sewing machine, hem trousers and have a bit of fun!

Don't know how to use a sewing machine?


Can't sew on buttons?


Haven't quite got around to hemming those trousers?Learn some skills that'll keep your clothes in good nick for a little while yet.