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Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640

Diane

Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« on: June 30, 2017, 19:13:48 PM »
Well tomorrow I'm going to unpick the gathering around the neck and do by hand :'( as I can't get it to gather properly. Will be adding a deep black band to the hem and black yoke. Haven't made clothes for absolutely yonks so bare with me on this one. Fabric is a bit whacky, so won't dare wear it further than the front door :S I might get arrested if I go out in this, should act my age really and make something for a podgy 50year old (soon to be 51) but hey who cares what other people think  :devil:
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

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Hachi

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2017, 19:32:39 PM »
That's a pretty wacky fabric, and you know what, I like it! Very unique design indeed.

Acorn

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2017, 19:33:07 PM »
I think the fabric is lovely and you absolutely ought to wear it outside your home - I speak as one of similar age and shape, trying very hard to fight the tendency to do whatever I can to go unnoticed...

Yeah - let's act our age!   :devil:   :D
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

Diane

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2017, 19:38:18 PM »
Thanks ladies
Might venture out after dark, in disguise maybe  :ninja: I tend to try and go un noticed if possible but might have a bit trouble if I'm wearing this dress.
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40

Catllar

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2017, 20:10:50 PM »
Great fabric - definitely to be worn outside the house and with pride.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

BrendaP

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2017, 20:37:49 PM »
It's lovely fabric - I'd wear it and I'm a good few years older than 50.  Wear it, and I bet you'll get compliments.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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Lizzy777

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2017, 20:45:59 PM »
I really like the fabric too and think you should wear it outside. It's great. I would wear it and be happy wearing it anywhere 0_0

It's a nice style. Hope the gathering works out the way you would like it too.


Surest1tch

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2017, 20:46:39 PM »
I think it's fabulous material, I'm nearly 64 and quite conservative with my clothes but that's so fab I would definitely wear that.
Dare to be different

Diane

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2017, 20:52:32 PM »
I must admit that it's not a fabric that I would normally pick up, spotted it in the fabric store and even though I tried to ignore it, I seemed to be drawn to it so picked up about 3mtrs, so plenty spare.
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40

Tamnymore

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2017, 22:06:32 PM »
Love the fabric, Diane. As the advert says: act your shoe size not your age! Either way I'd wear it (and I m older than you... and I probably have bigger feet too!)
'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' Oscar Wilde

Pinkstar

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2017, 22:32:58 PM »
Ooooo that's fabulous.  Wear it out and about with pride.

Diane

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2017, 16:46:56 PM »
Well I'm having an absolute mare getting that neckline in  :'( I've had to stop before I get too stressed out, not even sure I've put the first piece in the right way round? Will not be making anything with a gathered neckline again that's for sure, just can't get it to lay right. This is the first item that's going to go in to an unfinished pile and I'll come back to it later. How frustrating.
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40

Catllar

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2017, 22:56:07 PM »
Team it with grey or black pants and you're good to go, even white  would look great for a holiday outfit.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Diane

Re: Back to it tomorrow mcCalls 5640
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2017, 15:45:32 PM »
Well I finished the dress, not too happy with the neckline so will adjust that later, but hem is on and all seams overlocked.
Will pick my next piece of clothing very carefully, no more gathered necklines for me.
I’m a fabricholic on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m on the road to the fabric store.

Janome Memory Craft Horizon 9450QCP, Janome 4300QDC, Overlocker Brother 1034d, Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 40