tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post1993009343330706052..comments2023-07-09T04:45:15.032+01:00Comments on Dibs and The Machine: Butterick 5285 and yet another machineDibshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-65623841350729009212013-07-31T20:21:50.310+01:002013-07-31T20:21:50.310+01:00love the skirt fabric! from the pictures the fabri...love the skirt fabric! from the pictures the fabric looks perfect, not heavy at all. Sewing Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337829909003253138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-51229806456323026852013-05-22T15:07:58.572+01:002013-05-22T15:07:58.572+01:00You look so beautiful in that outfit. The cardiga...You look so beautiful in that outfit. The cardigan, the skirt, the top, your shoes, even your your haircut suits perfectly. What a lovely spring ensemble to share with us! Happy day :) LynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-14383529089997182692013-05-20T19:58:22.890+01:002013-05-20T19:58:22.890+01:00Ahahahaha! Your sewing machine saga is so funny! ...Ahahahaha! Your sewing machine saga is so funny! I'm glad you've found a machine that seems like such a good fit for you! I love your skirt, too-- the drape of it is gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-12299642577308256282013-05-20T12:42:29.986+01:002013-05-20T12:42:29.986+01:00I've had a Pfaff machine with a built in walki...I've had a Pfaff machine with a built in walking foot which I love, for nearly 20 years and any extra feet cost a small fortune so I think it's a wise move to stay with a brand where you've already spent your hard earned cash on extras that are interchangeable. <br /><br />Your skirt looks great, very pretty colours :)Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-10872315754662984702013-05-20T08:50:49.940+01:002013-05-20T08:50:49.940+01:00I can't believe you purchased (and returned) s...I can't believe you purchased (and returned) so many machines in only 1 week (I think the salesperson would go crazy if someone attempted to do anything like this in Paris)! Indeed, presser feet are just SOOOOO expensive so going back for a pfaff totally makes sense. Poor Nina, she must feel abandonned....<br /><br />Veronicahttp://naiwacouture.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-55689083380470162442013-05-19T18:52:32.835+01:002013-05-19T18:52:32.835+01:00I have had the exact pfaff machine you have just b...I have had the exact pfaff machine you have just bought for 18 months now and I love it. You won't be taking this one back I promise!Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489197409597842919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-883941035925935322013-05-19T17:16:54.915+01:002013-05-19T17:16:54.915+01:00oh dear, now I wish I had known that before I took...oh dear, now I wish I had known that before I took it back. Oh well, there will be a next time I think.Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-60239204417828391372013-05-19T17:16:06.161+01:002013-05-19T17:16:06.161+01:00Thanks Candice.Thanks Candice.Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-17512978130383284822013-05-19T17:15:49.779+01:002013-05-19T17:15:49.779+01:00Yeah, i think we always think the grass is greener...Yeah, i think we always think the grass is greener on the other side, and then find out to late that, actually, it isn't.Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-73668931864978531952013-05-19T17:14:38.208+01:002013-05-19T17:14:38.208+01:00Ah Fiona, you noticed the wine. Yes, I had to drin...Ah Fiona, you noticed the wine. Yes, I had to drink to dull the pain of the Bernina going back. lol. Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-73350038140120487092013-05-19T17:13:55.046+01:002013-05-19T17:13:55.046+01:00lol. My thoughts exactly. but the people who own b...lol. My thoughts exactly. but the people who own bernina machines don't seem to mind. I think when you start with a particular brand, it is easier to continue with it because you would have bought the feet.Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-77901011746163739202013-05-19T17:12:47.862+01:002013-05-19T17:12:47.862+01:00aww thanks. Yes, I loved the bernina, but, I have ...aww thanks. Yes, I loved the bernina, but, I have to be realistic I think. maybe in a couple of years, when i want to upgrade my machine, I might go for a Bernina, but for now, I'm on a budget.Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-50043173623123836952013-05-19T17:11:41.972+01:002013-05-19T17:11:41.972+01:00I hope so too. I really don't know why these t...I hope so too. I really don't know why these things are so expensive. goshDibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-63037460564651456642013-05-19T17:11:08.489+01:002013-05-19T17:11:08.489+01:00hahahahahhahahaha. I could not in all honesty, jus...hahahahahhahahaha. I could not in all honesty, justify the expensive presser feet. lol. Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-60974570185728060132013-05-19T16:02:01.366+01:002013-05-19T16:02:01.366+01:00What, wait? You sent the Bernina back?! Nooooooooo...What, wait? You sent the Bernina back?! Noooooooooo!didyoumakethathttp://didyoumakethat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-86155978098482942312013-05-19T11:23:18.581+01:002013-05-19T11:23:18.581+01:00I've just purchased a walking foot for my Jano...I've just purchased a walking foot for my Janome but I went with the universal one which was £20 instead of £50. Hoping it'll do the job ok!Kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-35854276421848705172013-05-19T10:48:18.707+01:002013-05-19T10:48:18.707+01:00Wow, that foot costs an arm and a leg :) sorry, ju...Wow, that foot costs an arm and a leg :) sorry, just had to say that! But seriously, wow! <br />Your skirt looks very pretty in the photo, the colours are fabulous and you look great in it!opportunityknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117079481971682582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-34037399919364373622013-05-19T09:34:16.850+01:002013-05-19T09:34:16.850+01:00£99 for one foot?! That's daylight robbery!! ...£99 for one foot?! That's daylight robbery!! No wonder the Bernina went back! Your new Pfaff looks great, as does your skirt. I'm going to be shaking my head and muttering £99 all day now!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891063381064955827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-7241909305589644532013-05-19T09:01:06.709+01:002013-05-19T09:01:06.709+01:00Well I think it's gorgeous! The colours are gr...Well I think it's gorgeous! The colours are great on you. Loving the glass of wine ready to go in your pic of Tarquin!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-5334894498107816802013-05-19T06:19:04.470+01:002013-05-19T06:19:04.470+01:00another fantastic make Dibs. I have learnt so muc...another fantastic make Dibs. I have learnt so much from your sewing machine saga. I won't take mine for granted again that's for sure. Btw you look great in this skirt.seeds seams and upcyclinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720512495231317918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-4052058447537410802013-05-19T00:40:32.161+01:002013-05-19T00:40:32.161+01:00You look great Dibs, and I love your skirt!You look great Dibs, and I love your skirt!Candice https://www.blogger.com/profile/10815099534128416474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-6358308793114098492013-05-19T00:27:36.927+01:002013-05-19T00:27:36.927+01:00When I went to buy a walking foot for my Bernina t...When I went to buy a walking foot for my Bernina the shop assistant told me that Brother feet fit it too - so I use a Brother invisible zip foot and a Brother walking foot. They work just fine and are a lot cheaper. It was 30AUD, which seems to be about 20 pounds. A bit better than 100 pounds!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03911963488176367727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-88050899279744258942013-05-19T00:07:00.642+01:002013-05-19T00:07:00.642+01:00Tell me about it. I was really shocked hy the pric...Tell me about it. I was really shocked hy the price. Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-50397843371557043502013-05-19T00:04:28.890+01:002013-05-19T00:04:28.890+01:00Direct sewing machines. They are in battersea. You...Direct sewing machines. They are in battersea. You can ask for Chris, he is very nice.<br />Dibshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878696633282355383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632968705353660086.post-19755560440889394532013-05-19T00:01:44.754+01:002013-05-19T00:01:44.754+01:00Btw, that colour is wonderful on you :)Btw, that colour is wonderful on you :)shivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583851866935669111noreply@blogger.com