My preciouses in my studio: Part two.

Deco 22 studio

This blog is a ‘part two’ on my studio machines and equipment.  More info about my preciousessssss!

Industrial Iron

Stirovap model 303 steam generator

My Second Iron

I purchased my second iron (above), direct from the Norris Steam showroom in east London. I try to avoid buying things online, especially ‘my preciouses’. Due to limited studio space I use an ordinary iron board.

Vintage Singer sewing machine

1950's Singer sewing machine

I actually bought this machine because it was pwetty  - and a TENNER! I found it amongst the bric brac in the second hand bit at Deptford market (one of my favourite places). Turns out it was something I could actually USE - it works well with leather. I am still learning to use this one. I am so used to pedal power it feels a bit weird using only my hands to move it.

I recently found a video on how to thread it on Pinterest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=lcX_4plBr4c

Tailors ham and Pressing mitts

I made my Tailors ham, (see making a tailors ham blog).

My pressing mitts were made for me by my adopted work Uncle :-), a machinist I met while freelancing back in 2006. ( thank you Uncle Jaynal)

Sleeve board

On my way to the studio one day, I took a wander by the second hand market stalls in Deptford. ( yes I go there a lot )And found this sleeve board.

I removed the cover using it as a pattern template, and recovered the board.

I cut a new cover in calico, encased elastic around the edges that can be pulled tighter.
Tada! my new sleeve board :-)

Sleeve board

So there you have it!! These are some of the items I use in my studio. They were bought brand new, second hand or were handmade by me. I had previous experience of using each item I purchased BEFORE I bought them. I find that buying direct from suppliers, with a chance to talk to the seller, face to face works best for me.

I hope you found this information useful?

If you plan to come to Cockpit Arts Deptford Spring open studios, pop into studio 209 and say hello. 

Links

Cockpit Arts
http://www.cockpitarts.com/

Norris Steam Services ( London) Ltd
http://norrissteam.co.uk/

Eastman Staples
http://eastman.co.uk/

You may want to follow my Sewing and pattern cutting board on Pinterest.

http://uk.pinterest.com/infodeco22/sewing-and-pattern-cutting/

And of course my Blogging pal J . http://thiabee.tumblr.com/