figuring out how to operate a sewing machine
so I could complete a fancy dress costume which I had previously assumed I could just get the bits from charity shops.
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Fri 15 May 2009, 0:02, archived)

That is ace stuff.
Sewing machines can be tricky bastards at times.

Was your costume good in the end?
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recognisable. If you are over 30, that is, or watch UK Gold a lot.
this on me as a tribute to

the best Time Lord

Tom Baker
(although I had no Lalla Ward to assist.)
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Fri 15 May 2009, 0:09, archived)

Great stuff!
That is a good costume!
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thankyouse
was thinking about springing it at the Earls Court bash, seeing as theere is an actual blue police box down the road but way too hot for that jacket in nearly-June London
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Fri 15 May 2009, 0:21, archived)

As long as you keep your threads out the back and be careful to lift the foot when you're turning, it's cake
I love sewing machines.
( spangolin - the odds are good but the goods are odd, Fri 15 May 2009, 0:08, archived)

strange, the same could be said for
taking a rear wheel drive coupe round the Nurburgring :-)
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