I've been sewing a lot recently.. Not got around to posting most of it, but I absolutely had to share the tobacco wrap I made to keep all my rolling tobacco stuff in one place. I was getting pretty peed off with my previous method of storage, that being the chuck it into the abyss that is my handbag method. Very frustrating.

So.. own design, didn't so much plan it as had a vague idea of how big I wanted it, the whole thing changed as I went along.





Of course, I just HAD to use the sexy cowboy fabric I had knocking around from making a friend's birthday pressie last year (year before?). I could seriously find a use for a whole bolt of this fabric


 
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For the inside, I chose polkadots, because I'm totally obsessed.





It's about the size of a standard size packet of tobacco, but holds about 1/3-1/2 a pack. The little zippy pouch fits perfectly and keeps the baccy from getting everywhere (which it always did when I was keeping it in the packets it came in.

I'm rather chuffed with the paper holder pouch.. I used my buttonhole setting to create a mouth on it, so you can pull out a paper without having to fiddle with the little cardboard pockets.

Filters just go in the pouch, which is closed with a cute button on some decorative (and functional) elastic.

Hello all,

I moved house at the start of the week, and quite typically, something *had* to break. This time my poor sewing machine fell victim and the spool pin snapped off

I have a brother PS 33, and I've opened it up, but can't even see how the thing even attaches, let alone how to get a new one on. Does anyone have a similar machine and can offer any advise?

It looks like a laterally placed metal pin holds the spool pin shaft in place, but there doesn't seem to be a way to get the pin out. Help?

Any suggestions as to where I could find a new spool pin would also be much appreciated!

Anybody know where I can buy 50-100 Swivel Clips online?

The cheepest I've been able to find myself was £10 for 50 on eBay, but ideally I'd like to pay less then that (if I can!!).

This is what I'm looking for:
http://www.fire-spinning.com/wpe6.jpg

Anything that does a similar job would also do, so please throw me your suggestions!!

Thanks everyone

[My question is what type of foot do I buy to replace it?]

It would happen just as you have a swap deadline coming up, wouldn't it. You've left all the sewing until last, and you haven't unpacked the sewing machine since you moved house last month. You have your patterns cut, and you're ready to go. Only, lo and behold, you unpack your trusty machine only to find the (insert profanity) presser foot is missing!!!

What I've lost is the all-purpose foot that came with my Brother PS-33 machine (is the snap-on sort, front-loading bobbin (I think)).

My question is what type of foot do I buy to replace it?

It needs to be able to do straight sitching and zigzag, and I've found both variteties separatly, but I  want to be sure before forking out a ton. I can't belive this happened right before I have a deadline, when I've got a partner who specifically asked for items that are sewn!!!!!

Can anyone help me!?

Another crazy short skirt for you here.. For those of you that saw my Harry Potter mini (http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=240660.msg2650240#msg2650240) I'm sorry to report that the cotton was not such a great bargin after all, and all the colours faded I'd even put it on a low wash for safety! Oh well..

This one is made out of the bottom half of a pair of jeans my housemate chopped into shorts. The spotty fabric is bought (sorry hard-core reconstructors!!), and incase you can't tell, it is so short, even my boyfriend (nautorious for trying to get me out in public with my knickers almost showing ) said "I think you should.. er, wear tights with that one" !!!

Mission accomplished! Haha.

Excuse the bad action shot, it was 1 am when I finished, and I just *had* to get pictures right away!

Yes, my zipper sucks. I don't have a zipper foot

Original idea & tutorial by ViolentJayne
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=152053.0

C & C would be lovely

[Edit: Action pic!!]

This hammock is going straight to my friend Katie, and her 7 beautiful ratties!

It wasn't hard to make at all, and a great deal more successful then the one of similar design I made for my three (rather heavy ) ferrets. Although they've still worn the thing through, I think it's about time I went fabric shopping with them in mind!!

The inside is lined with fleece, and the tabs are of a strong woven ribbon which should hold us, since her darlings aren't overly enthusiastic chewers.

I'll be sure to update with action shots as soon as I can!





Any C&C are very welcome.

Edit: Action pic!!



This little missus (Gabby) is loving her new bed and demanding more!

A (very wonderful and generous ) friend and myself are going to see Wicked in London next Saturday for her bithday. This little figure is part of her birthday gift (being a poor university student, I'm having to raid my stash and go handmade this year ). She's a little messy up close, please excuse the fluff! I was out of sand paper





I used Corrie's clay bride as inspiration, thank you.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=232257.0

I've had this brilliant lurid Harry Potter (chamber of secrets) fabric in my stash for what must be 3 years. It finally made it's way to the sewing machine; one Violent Jayne tutorial later, and voila!

Tutorial: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=152053.0



An excuse to wear my orange tights! Finally! Sexy, ey?

Back view...



Close up of front...



and my BEAUTIFUL pleats, I'm so proud! they are my first *happy sigh*




Now I just need an occasion, any ideas?

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I made this belt for my My Chemical Romance fanatic best buddy. She hasn't got it yet, but I sure hope she likes it, I was tempted to keep it for myself!

I think I can see myself making many more of these; I've had my housemates collecting bottle caps since the start of the year so I have no shortage of supplies!  They think I'm mad...



The caps are attached to the belt by rounded buttons glued to the cap insides by epoxy glue, then sewn on. The eyelets were attached using my new eyelet setter; which I've been using for every project I can shake it at as of late

The images were printed off, cut out into circles, and then PVA glued to the tops of the caps. Several layers of PVA were added to form a protective coat over the pictures, letting each layer dry completely in between coats.

A close up!


And an action shot!! Whee



C & C welcome!

I felt like I needed something new and pretty today, so out came the box of beads and buttons... This is what I came up with!







Hope you all like 'em!