Thanks ever so much, Orchid! You made your own clothes? That's fab! It'll be some time before I get to your level. I must overcome my clumsiness with needles first as I used to break them in sewing class...a lot. I'll have to start with table runners and anything that deals with straight lines. Over and beyond, the machine will have to do for me...like the zigzag.

I'll print off your tips to take with me when I traipse off to John Lewis on Saturday to check out what they have there. The wonderful thing about that shop is that they have fabrics as well and hands-on demo. I'll be like a child in a sweet shop! Many thanks again.


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