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Sewing

There are a multitude of colours that you can sew with
There are a multitude of colours that you can sew with

There are a multitude of colours that you can sew with

Sewing can be very daunting, but once you have started, the sky is the limit for what you can sew.

You can make household items such as curtains, aprons and cushions; children’s clothes – particularly fancy dress outfits; to making clothes for yourself including lingerie and coats.

You can sew by hand, and some things are much better done by hand, but it much easier to do bigger projects by sewing machine.

If you are new to sewing and in particular to a sewing machine, here are some videos to help you get started.

How to sew a straight seam

How to sew on a button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrSs_DiJ-ZA

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Knitting

Knitting a scarf

 

Knitting a scarf

Learn how to knit your own mittens, hats, scarves, and more.

Here you can find step-by-step instructions and teach you how to cast on, knit (garter stitch)and cast off.

Once you have mastered these basics, then the world is your oyster.

Here are some websites that show you the basics:

Here are some videos that are easy to follow.
How to cast on:

All the basics:

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Card Making

An example of a beautiful handmade card
An example of a beautiful handmade card

An example of a beautiful handmade card

 

 

 

 
Making greeting cards can be something that you do with your children, make for your friends and family, or turn you hobby into a business selling hand made greeting cards!

Here are some sites that can get you started with this hobby

Here is a video showing you how to make a beautiful card.

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Garrett Pro-Pointer®

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This little gadget will save you time and effort by pinpointing your treasure without you having to root through heaps of soil or sand.

Garrett Pro-Pointer® unique features:

  • Patented proportional audio/vibration pulse indicates targets
  • Patented scraping blade to sift through the soil to speed recovery
  • Meets IEC 60529 IP 66 standards for dust and water protection. Entire unit can be rinsed/cleaned under water.
  • Twice the battery life of other pinpointers with LED lights
  • 9 volt battery included
  • Exclusive one-button retune provides fast adjustment—without having to step through multiple sensitivity settings. Retuning allows user to quickly:
    • shrink detection field to precisely pinpoint large targets,
    • tune out mineralized ground, wet beach sand, etc,
    • help gauge target size/distance,
    • help identify edges of large target,
    • and pinpoint multiple targets versus one large target signal.

Other key features:

  • Pinpoint tip detection
  • 360° side scan detection area
  • LED light for low light uses
  • Automatic tuning
  • Large power button is easy to operate even with gloves
  • Woven belt holster included

Check out the video below to see the Garrett Pro-Pointer® in action:

Check out Amazon if you’re interesting in purchasing your own Garrett Pro-Pointer®.

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Essentials to take with you when metal detecting:

In your metal detector bag:

  • Your metal detector (with freshly charged batteries)
  • Digging tools: a trowel and/or small shovel (plus a sand-scoop when digging on beaches)
  • A pro-pointer (remember to check the batteries)
  • A set of headphones

In your backpack:

  • Spare batteries (for all essential electrical equipment with you)
  • Zip-lock bags for good finds
  • Plastic carrier bags for finds that will later be disposed of
  • A magnifying glass
  • A basic first-aid kit
  • Food and water
  • A digital camera (all though you can do without this)
  • Metal detector instructions (sometimes it is good to check the settings before a search)

Other essentials for the backpack that are good to keep in a plastic waterproof case:

  • Your NCMD card (National Council for Metal Detecting membership card)
  • Permission letters (relating to the land you are searching)
  • Your Crown Estate permit (if detecting on foreshore)
  • A Crown Estate map (of the beach you are going to)
  • A handheld GPS

In the car:

  • Towels
  • Spare shoes & socks
  • Spare headphones
  • Sun-tan cream
  • Anti-septic wipes
  • Toilet roll
  • Mobile phone charger (and any other necessary chargers)
  • A sun and/or winter hat (unless it is already on your head)
  • Waterproofs (unless they’re already being worn)

It is is also recommended that you keep a fully charged mobile phone or a walkie talkie (if with a group) on your person during all digs.

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