Thank you. Are you practicing these?

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it helped

Thank you

@@rosemaryhanderson6122 thank you. Will you be making some?

@@TheEvie202 thank you

@@TheEvie202 patterns have some general instructions at the beginning about layering seams and snipping into points or around notches. These are standard techniques that you need to do where required even if the pattern doesn’t instruct you to do them at each stage.

@@randykoger4646 thank you! 🙏

Hope the sale goes well, Morag.

Thank you Margaret. Hope to see you again soon.

It jams in the tread guide. Doesn’t matter what thread I use or how slow/ fast I go, it keeps doing it.

@@lazydaisybookart474 sorry to read that. I’ve had 7 of these machines for 10 years now and they’re in daily use during my classes. I’ve never experienced that problem, nor have any of the dozens of students who’ve bought one for themselves reported that problem to me. Have you checked you’re threading it correctly? And make sure you’re using good quality thread. You mention cotton but if it’s old cotton thread or has been stored incorrectly, it will become brittle, shred and break easily. The other issue is that many cotton reels have slits in them to keep the thread from unravelling so ensure the thread isn’t catching in the slit and there aren’t any rough areas on the edges of the reel.

Thank you Sui. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Take it step by step and it’s not so bad. Thx for your comment 😉

Hi. I don’t currently teach online classes but I’m about to launch an online course within the next few weeks. It won’t specifically include any work on garments but once you learn the craft of FME, you can use it on anything (bags, garments, cushions or purely for art pieces)

You’re going to be busy… 😀👍

I make cords this way for all my sketchbooks. It’s an addiction! 😆

Thank you Caroline. It’s a lot of fun. I hope you try this 😀

Thank you Caroline. It was lovely to meet you today and chat about creative textiles. We share a common passion.

Thank you

Thank you! 😊

Thank you 🙏

Thank you Alex.

You're welcome

@@lfiggy thank you

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you like it

Yes a twin needle would fit other ‘swing needle’ sewing machines and can be used for decorative sewing on wovens too.

Very well explained and demonstrated. I am ready to use my twin needles .Thank you .

@sudeshsudera2209 hope you have fun with them

Hi Samantha. Thanks for your comment. Yes it's a great machine for a fairly low price. If you can push your budget a bit more then the Husqvarna Emerald 118 is even more robust with an electronic foot pedal for a smoother, more responsive experience. It also has an automatic needle up/down function for ease in pivoting and far more accessories as standard. I'm only mentioning it because the 118 and the whole Husqvarna range is on offer at the moment prior to a price rise in April so it's a good opportunity to get one for a bargain price. However, the Alfa is a versatile machine and a lot of fun to use. Thank you for subscribing.

Not at all. There are many others that are far noisier.

Thanks for getting back to me. A student got some thread tangled around the thread uptake and I was struggling to get it out. I managed to clear it all eventually but I’d like to know how to take the top cover off to clean inside. I could only remove the end cover.

Thank you! 😊

Then you’d love the workshop

You’re very welcome.

Hi Hugh. Glad you like your Alfa. I don’t know a machine that won’t jam if you sew with the presser foot up. If you ever find one, please let me know. 😀

Hi Darlene. Thanks for your response. It was nail glue and there was no way that was coming off even in the freezer.

@@artisanstitch Yes, if it soaked into the cloth, that's correct. Great that your creative talents made a successful lace flower decoration.

Hi Kaz. Thanks for your comment. Yes it’s a very good machine. Versatile, robust and easy to use. I believe they are currently £399 RRP in the UK. The 116 is £30 cheaper but lacks the speed control, the needle up/down feature, and more importantly, the electronic foot pedal which is what makes the 118 so smooth, responsive and controllable. If you’re in the UK and are interested in buying one, then Pembertons are still doing the offer of £80 of extra goodies, as mentioned in my blog. I don’t receive any commission; just the satisfaction of knowing that you are loving your Emerald 118. 😍

@@artisanstitch thank you for the quick reply. I think i'm going to push for the 118 for the extra functions, up, down needle and speed control. I also like that it can handle thick fabrics such as denim. Thanks 😊

@@kazkazzie3906 yes it’s definitely worth the extra £30.

Glad you like them!

Thank you Tahar 😀

Thank you. Glad you like my review. This is a good value, versatile machine and will be perfect for repairing your clothes. Happy sewing

Thank you. Glad you like it 🙂

Thanks for your comment. It’s a great wee machine for a fairly small budget. It has most of the main features. Hope you enjoy it. And yes I should get commission LOL. From Husqvarna too, following my reviews of the Emerald 118.

I don't know why you think this is expensive. What are you comparing it with? This is a high quality machine with a large range of features suitable for home or professional use. It is not a cheap plastic starter machine. If you try to obtain an equivalent domestic machine from Janome or Brother, you'd pay at least an extra £80-£100.

@@artisanstitch I am comparing it to a juki dl8100 e which is available for a little bit extra.

@@michaelsrowland thanks for your reply. The Emerald 118 is possibly as robust and powerful as an industrial. However you need to compare like with like.

Thank you.

You’re welcome Judy. Glad you liked the video 🙂