Here's a little tip I was given, if you struggle to thread a machine. Always leave it threaded. If the new project needs different thread, don't pull out the old one, cut it off instead at the reel. Then tie the new thread to the old and pull through from the needle end (so that you use the old thread to pull the new thread all the way through the machine).Susie wrote:And my machine has a little diagram on it showing you how to thread it otherwise I'd never remember either.
When I tried it, the knot was too big to go through the eye of the needle but otherwise it worked ok. You do waste a few inches of thread though.
Zoe
I have never seen anything so unspeakable. I could probably wear it if I had someone permanently following me about holding the back in, otherwise I look like I'm wearing a sack. I feel a bit comforted though that the person whose blog I've linked to above had exactly the same problem, so I think it might be the pattern and not just me! Anyway at least it's made of big enough pieces that I'll be able to reuse the fabric for something. Onwards and upwards! (And avoid this pattern unless you're 6 foot 5 and built like an Amazon).
however, when push and shove get together (for me it was no money for a wedding dress) it's amazing how easy it is without a critical person looking over your shoulder
