Equipment & Accessories

The good practice of keeping needles separate from pins is easy to achieve with ‘Pebble’. Easy to use, these
durable, attractive little plastic containers house the finest quality needles from John James. Sharps 3/9 (peppermint green Pebble) and Darners 3/9 (primrose lemon Pebble). M758. Sharps Pebble 3/9 & Darners Pebble 3/9, £4.50 for the pair.

Complete your sewing room equipment with a Baby Lock Prestige Overlocker. This two-needle, 3 / 4 thread overlocker has some fabulous features with the backing of a great brand name. The auto looper threader offers one-touch threading for the lower looper; there's built-in narrow rolled hemming by finger tip control and a cutting width knob provides a stitch width from 5-7mm. The Differential Feed provides dial adjustment to produce flat seams in knits and avoid puckers in fine fabrics. The thread guide controls are designed to prevent twisting and tangles, while the colour coded system ensures correct threading. Six optional snap-on feet worth more than £80 (elastic foot; blind hem/lace; shirring; bead/sequin; cording and taping) are included in the price, plus a super quality, stiffened carrying case, worth up to £30. All this and delivered to your door for £295.

Stitch your art out with the super Singer 1507. This machine offers excellent value with seven stitches (straight, zigzag, overcast, crescent, blind hem, multi zigzag and stretch blind hem), a four-step buttonhole, three needle positions, free arm with built-in accessories and soft vinyl cover.
Accessories include needles, bobbins, maintenance tools, large and small spool cap, feed cover plate and four feet: general purpose, zip, buttonhole and button sewing. Weighing in at 6kgs.

Fit over the sole plate of steam and dry irons to prevent stick, shine and scorch, also to give old, stained models, a new, smooth, non-stick surface. Suitable for delicate, napped and heavy duty fabrics. Presses pleats and creases from the right side without shine. RRP £7.99.

Put the heat where you need it with the Clover Mini Iron; it's the perfect tool for pressing corners, points, seams, appliqués and awkward areas to reach. Lightweight and portable, plus
stand.

The Mini Iron Cooling Tote Bag is the ideal accessory if travelling to/from classes.

Snip 'N' Stick Metallised Ironing Board Cover
Non-slip, it fits boards up to 142cm long x 41cm wide. Simply peel back the backing sheet from adhesive side, press into place tucking under the edges and trim off excess. RRP £7.99.

Avoid scorch and shine on the most delicate of fabrics with the Evercare Ironing Cloth. This seethrough, mesh cloth is non flammable and heat resistant; the vacuum created between cloth and fabric restores fullness to cord and velour fabrics. Use on wool setting. 40cm wide x 60cm long.

When fusing appliqués into place or interfacing open weave fabrics like lace, protect iron and board from sticky residue with a Teflon Pressing Sheet. 45 x 45cms, it will withstand the iron's hottest setting. Simple to clean, residual adhesive is easily removed. Save £1.00 on RRP.

Fine cotton quilting gloves are just the thing for handling delicate bridal fabrics if hands are less than perfect. Offering quilters comfort and control for free-motion quilting and embroidery, they are washable and available in three sizes.

Marking any colour fabric is a cinch with this great little set. The set includes a pen, which can be filled with white or coloured chalk 'pencils' and a pencil sharpener. There are 9 white sticks, eight coloured sticks. Keep t all neatly to hand in the black presentation box. Price £7.00

Refill packs, containing eight white sticks, eight coloured, are now available. Price £2.60

Smooth hands are a 'must' to avoid snagging fine fabrics. This fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic lotion is absorbed instantly, so there's no greasy film to stain material, skin can breathe naturally and touch sensitivity is unimpaired, One application guarantees to moisturise and protect against irrations caused by water, dirt and chemicals. Excellent for treating eczema, also other skin problems associated with using pins, needles and thimbles.
250ml Dispenser Special Price £6.14
500ml Dispenser Special Price £9.99

Edgefix from Vilene. Fusible interlining with one perforated line. Use for plackets and facings on dresses and tops; ideal for vents of every type, sleeve trims, pockets and more. Regularly spaced perforations running down the length of the tape act as a guideline during sewing – makes it easy to turn edges in. No need for tacking or marking foldlines but makes fine, accurate edges. Washable at 400 . 5cm x 3m per pack.

Not sure which stabiliser you need? The clever folk at Madeira have put together a Starter Set of 12 premium stabilisers, including Tear Away, Wash Away and Cut Away, plus an instruction booklet. Most samples are 30x40cm (some 30x60cm); two samples are black, all others white.

Six Stabiliser Solutions from Madeira, each priced at £9.75 per pack. All packs contain full
instructions and ideas for use. Cut and Iron Away Super Film dissolves when heated with a dry iron and is ideal for emblems and logos. Works well on satin, velvet and corduroy without puckering; use also for fabrics too delicate for tear-away, cut-away or those unsuitable for washing. 30cm x 5m. M714.

Wash Away Avalon Fix, soft and stable, has a sticky surface which is ideal for items unsuitable for hooping. Residue washes out with luke warm water. Use for machine embroidery on sheer and transparent fabrics or backing for dense embroidery designs. 24cm x 1m. M710.

Wash Away Avalon Film Water soluble transparent film stabilizer – ideal for machine embroidery and can be used in conjunction with Avalon Fix for projects. Washes away completely. 30cm x 10m. M710B

Tear Away Cotton Stable is a white, soft, iron-on, non-woven ideal for knits and stretch fabrics. Eliminates shifting, sliding, puckering and stretching. 30cm x 5m. M713.
Cut Away Super Strong. A heavyweight, soft, non-woven for permanent stability on the most detailed designs. Suitable for use on jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts. 30cm x 5m. White M711 or Black M712.

Store ball gowns and wedding dresses in this customised white bag with clear front and pink trimmed zip opening. 183cm (72") long, 56cm (22") wide across the top, 13cm (5") gussets flare either side at the bottom to accommodate full skirts.

Back by popular demand. Ensure perfect hems with minimum fuss. The free-standing skirt marker has weighted plastic base and two aluminium rods with markings up to 80cm, is easy to assemble, complete with 15g white chalk powder and fine spray.

Hem Marker £17.95
Chalk refills (50g pack) £1.55

At last - achieve a better fit with the new Adjustoform Leg Form! It's now their biggest selling product worldwide and no wonder. This 8-part form can be used not only for fitting trousers and shorts but for all the other garments you make.
Off-centre post, shaped thighs and crutch allow pinning and basting of trousers as well as taller height to allow trousers to hang freely. Easy dial neck, great form for long garments and full shoulders to give improved fit on upper body outfits.Blue £150
Size A: Bust 84-104cm; Waist 65-85cm; Hips 91-112cm.
Size B: Bust 100-119cm; Waist 80-100cm; Hips 104-124cm

Lady Valet Dress Form. A classic dress form, beautiful enough to grace a bedroom and use as a Ladies' Dresser. In black fabric, crafted with a natural solid wood base and neck cap, it is available in two sizes, small and medium. 12 Adjusters give precise body measurements. Included with this Lady Valet are a clothes brush, measuring tape and free-standing plastic hem marker!
Small: Bust 84-104cm, waist 59-81cm, hips 86-106cm or Medium: Bust 100-119cm, waist 74-94cm, hips 102-122cm

The Junior Form will adjust to fit children from approximately 6-10 years. No more fidgety children as you try to hem or fit clothing. Do it all, on this 8-part body/8 adjusters form which also has a split waist for easy waist lengthening. Size range: chest 61-76cm, waist 56-71cm, hips 66-81cm.

The choice of professionals, but simple enough for beginners to use, the quick and easy adjustment system on the new Diana dress form features 10 auto-set dials at bust, waist and hip, plus one at the neck. Turn to the required measurement and the form adjusts to your shape. Covered in nylon foam backed fabric, the light plastic form is easy to assemble and move around. The full length waist provides a solid base for pinning. Full shoulders help sleeves hang correctly. A unique attachment on the hem gauge lets you tack the hem up while checking length and level. £89 each, they come in:

Size A Small ref:M038 Bust 84-99cm (33-39");
Waist 65-80cm(25½"-31½"); Hips 91-106cm(36-42")

Size B Medium ref: M039 Bust 100-116cm (39½"-45½"); Waist 80-95cm(31½" - 37½"); Hips 104-120cm (41-47").

You can eliminate the guesswork and make accurate alterations with these imperial or metric Fench Curves from Sew Easy. Alter patterns for a more accurate fit; including curves for neckline, armhole, sleeve cap, hip, waistline or hemline. It also features a grading grid for sizing adjustments and for adding seam allowances.
Detailed instruction and illustrations included in the pack.

Checked one side, reversing to plain, the firmly padded Sleeve Roll is approximately 32cm long and tapers from around 23.5cm at its widest to 21.5cm. Used when pressing seams e.g. trousers, skirts and sleeves, it prevents unsightly lines showing through to the right side of the garment. Usually £11.99, offer price £7.99.

Hand crafted in the UK, the Point Presser and Clapper is a 'must' for serious sewers. Angled points get into most corner shapes while the bottom is used for flattening seams and creating crisp pleats and creases.

Approx. 22cm (9") long x 16cm ( 6 1/2") at its widest and reversing from plaid to plain, it's an indispensible aid for pressing curves and small areas.

Thick padding inside this Pressing Mitt protects the hand from heat, allowing spot pressing and moulding curves or difficult to reach areas. Use with care. It can also be fitted over a sleeve board.

When you're not very flexible, locating and picking up fallen pins is not easy. It's no problem with this telescopic magnetic pick-up tool. The non-magnetic telescopic shaft extends from 15 to 79cm with brightly coloured comfort grip handle. Tested in our offices, it has a very strong magnet and is quite capable of picking up a pair of scissors! Better order two – one for his workshop as well!

This handy carry-all is lightweight yet offers plenty of storage in the two, seven litre, translucent trays. The Jumbo Click Box is perfect for haberdashery and tools. Dimensions 27cm deep, 43cm wide and 18cm high overall, with two white carrying handles.

Keep sewing machines dust free and ready to go with a smart and practical bag. Classic navy with red lettering.

Overlocker Bag 35x33x34cm M679 £18.95

Sewing Machine Bag 34x44x20cm M680 £18.95

Sewing Machine Bag + Trolley 43x51x21cm M681 £39.95

Tired of crumpled, disorganised projects in carrier bags? This new carry-all offers front and rear flaps with see-through storage for cutting mats, rulers and other accessories plus six 30x30cm transparent, tabbed sleeves in which to organise that work. Tough, durable fabric on the outside, measuring 389 x 389 x 90mm overall. In pink (M749P) or lavender (M749L) slide-lock mechanism.

Bias Tape Makers are a must for the sewing box. Custom make bias tape in either 12mm or 25mm finished width simply by cutting bias strips and pulling them through the tape maker. Press the folds in place as it emerges - perfect bias in the perfect colour, every time.
Prices:
12mm Tape Maker - £5.95
25mm Tape maker - £6.95

New Fabri-Baste® is a must for the sewing room. Lightweight, highly translucent and tear resistant, this polyester, non woven 'fabric' is ideal for tracing patterns, replacing worn or torn pattern pieces and is perfect for toiles. You can wash it (up to 40º) and write on it with
permanent markers, laundry pens, coloured pencils and tailor's chalk. It also doubles as a cut-away embroidery backing. Supplied on 20m rolls, 65cm wide.

Be your own colour expert with the 3-in-1 Color Tool. Match any colour to one of 24 colour cards and 100s of individual swatches. The reverse of each colour card carries six colour scheme options; all the help you need. No need to carry colours in your head, carry them neatly in your bag. Use the Tool for sewing, quilting, home décor and many other crafts. Priced at £11.99 (includes clear plastic wallet).

From The Daylight Company, this an excellent aid for colour matching and reducing eyestrain. More than just an attractive lamp, it includes a clip on magnifying lamp (13cm diameter), accessory tray and pattern holder. Extend the 60° angle arm (with 55cm reach) to use by the sewing machine. Supplied with energy saving 20w, low heat Daylight bulb (equiv. to 100w). Antique finish.

Work in natural light whatever the time of day with the FlexArm Plus Lamp from Ott-Lite. A real multi-tasker it can be clamped onto a table or used as a table lamp. Dual flex joints allow for all round positioning with 360º rotating base. The height is adjustable from 72.5 – 105.5cm (281 /2" – 411 /2"). The base weight for table lamp is 6.5kg (14lbs). 18 watt tube included. Was £129.99 Now ...

Ott-Lite Folding Craft Lamp A brand new product from Ott-Lite, this affordable craft lamp meets all the requirements for the serious stitcher. Reduce eye strain with the natural light housed in a 13w low energy tube; fold the lamp down when not in use to a slimline package and plug the lamp in wherever it is required.

The XtraFlex Super LED Craft Light is your best friend for portable light. It has an extra long, flexible arm allowing you to direct the light exactly where you want it. The special lens spreads light evenly with no hot spot; the amazing lamp runs on 3x AAA batteries which will give 30 continuous hours of power! Use the strong clip to wear the light for close work and after use wrap around the flex and store away – nifty for travellers and night time reading! (batteries not included).
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Providing less glare than conventional bulbs, daylight simulation helps reduce eye strain and is a great help for colour matching and close work.

Daylight energy saving bulbs in either 11w (equiv 60w) or 20w (equiv 100w) at £9.99 each. Daylight Pygmy 15w sewing machine bulbs at £3.25 each, suitable for most brands of sewing machines. Choose either Bayonet or Screw-In bulbs as required.

In response to demand we are pleased to offer a small selection of bag handles. Man-made in amber or wood effect, there are three shapes to choose from:

Circular wood effect handles approximately 13cm (5ins) diameter. £1.49/pair. Amber triangle, approximately 20cm (8ins) wide. £2.99/pair. Wood effect triangle, as above. £2.99/pair.

M630 straight handle natural bamboo 32cm - £6.25

M631 arched handle wood 17cm x 12cm - £9.99

M632 arched handle natural 16.5cm x 13cm - £7.50

M633 large round handle natural bamboo 19cm - 8.99

M634 D shaped natural cane 11.5cm - £5.50

M635 D shaped natural bamboo 11.5cm - £7.50

M636 medium round variegated cane 15.5cm - £5.75

M637 Double D shaped wine cane 11.5cm - £8.50

Tortoiseshell effect Oval handles.

Black plaited handles with wooden ring 60cm length.

Black or Clear horseshoe shaped plastic handles 14.5cm

Taupe/brown twisted 'rope' handles.

These novelty themed Key Rings offer such good value as gifts for sewing pals or just treat yourself. Cast in pewter.

Suitable for all occasions, these charming Cards, reproduced from front covers of Butterick Fashions between 1912 and 1915, are blank inside to personalise for birthdays, thank yous and notelets. 173mm x 123mm, they come in packs of 4, one of each design, complete with envelopes. Save £2 on RRP of £3.95