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The Emporia => Fun with Fabric => Topic started by: sewingj on February 09, 2018, 14:11:04 PM
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I`m very taken with this to make a short sleeved top for the summer (loose t-shirtish)
https://www.dittofabrics.co.uk/plain-and-printed-jersey-fabric/printed-jersey-fabric-ditto-fabrics/flamingo-design-cotton-and-elastane-jersey-fabric
but when I showed it to husband he obviously thought I was joking.
I`m nearly 61 and don`t want to wear boring clothes - but there`s a narrow line between quirky and inappropriate!
Be honest please - it`s not cheap so I don`t want to buy it if I`m going to look ridiculous
(the flamingoes are 9cms tall so they might be a bit big for what I have in mind anyway)
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It's beautiful SJ! I would wear that as a top, and I'm 65! :)
Jessie
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It's beautiful SJ! I would wear that as a top, and I'm 65! :)
Jessie
Me too...
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Go for it! If I saw a 90 year old wearing a top made in that lovely fabric I would think, 'She has got STYLE!'
I generally think that everyone should wear whatever they like (as long as it's decent and not offensive), but I admit that I would cringe a little at anyone over 40 (30?) wearing cutesy baby-type designs (I think I would be wrong to, but I would!)
These flamingoes aren't cutesy - they're quirky and stylish.
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I love the fabric. Personally I think I'm too old (70 ) and fat ( size 16 ) to wear anything bright, colourful, patterned, but you're younger ( and probably slimmer ) and so it would be more suitable :)
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Now I'm going to say differently to everyone else - I think you're too young for that. I have no wish to offend anyone, and this is just my personal opinion, but that says "old lady" to me :|
*runs away and hides quickly*
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Flamingo fabric is in fashion isn't it at present? I know looking around some of the fabric sites, there is so much choice in different colours and sizes.
I don't think you are too old for the fabric. I would go with what you want to go with and tell hubby you fancy making him a matching shirt so you can go out together in style :)
Fabric is ageless these days I think?
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It's all about making it work, and for tops they can easily have patterns can't they?
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Loving it!!! especially the humming birds flitting in and out!!!
and on a similar vein .....
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CCrLs0nYgrxNnVKNKV1Ozm3L4ydiDYc-7lgEUbEy6TRlsW4K02brejcZHHE6XxZiMy2UGyvRMP2MgELkSHAA0QaDKeLNGH6YBT6eTXSIAp1QpHsqrGfKa1e950v3-nmwfI0HlAWM_k6Ege-y34yfElgrICxWw-Y2zqOTzWHnplO1XZo5qlixhIS3F3e1y2pEyyWBN1C5tKyl-aSYhVpQ83wx8ZJ3M6UJnzyaBkkGPyIkSoD7S1wz0Qy_NNFaRyFjzHU2TGTbf0g196FKkVuNf9O4oAhs3e2ReMpuhAWG0UjFm3b4xmnTIviR3FVrAye1oMH0TsOLev81SPncRVmpASxglp0DfT2DtzViLVxcYwH_KAwO8mehyy-Jb_1fXikn2wH5nMVAjIDNbFQESERz3ZtO9byp3G6LzRkzc7OPUNw_7eTs_uBH9J5j2VB775ysw05EvTNvOl-8Jo2NLo8Hmc3JZm1z1J1vd8RKKSav3X0NdBj3JR97dp7ce7nHh8AjR9_g0Y6juslKzNgMtf6t0XziFB34fBSbHsWd1nKWfyucjbWKzOD9XWfrWZf-OwoLwFHkEG7rMEJKnEoRws4NA7rzZsBAMjS_F3Eht7tQ_1hkVJVDTgr2rjK6AnIaqFJCflKFmQRAAp2XsTq45MXE1k1ssU=w438-h760-no)
45" x 23" (ish)
I really think I should make another as this lives in my SIL's house in Nottinghamshire.
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I'm going to use a flamingo fabric (https://www.croftmill.co.uk/products/fabric-by-width/fabric-width-112cm-44-or-less/flamingo-print-ivory-cotton-poplin-dress-and-craft-product.html) for a dress for the One Pattern Three Ways challenge. The dress will be for me and I'm 68.
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sewingj, the fabric wouldn't be for me and I'm 60 next birthday BUT if you love it, don't let the numbers thing mess with your head.
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fat ( size 16 )
:S Size 16? Fat? There is no hope for me then.
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It's fabulous, I'm 64 and quite conservative with clothes but I would definitely wear that, I love it
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Right - you`ve all persuaded me but I am going to send for a sample first mainly to check the colours
If I make it and people laugh at me in the street I shall hold you all responsible
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I love it and I'd wear it and I'm over 60. Right I think that's a majority in favour so I think we've voted it in. :D
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@sewingj if we see someone in the street wearing it we will come up and talk to you as we will know it's you. :D
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Glad you've decided to go for it. Lovely fabric.
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Right - you`ve all persuaded me but I am going to send for a sample first mainly to check the colours
If I make it and people laugh at me in the street I shall hold you all responsible
Well at least you will be noticed and have your 15 minutes of fame hehe :)
You'll be fine. Have you looked at other flamingo patterns too? Might be worth having a look round before you commit yourself either way. I saw a website that had pages of the flamingo fabric whilst I was looking at some chambray before. Will try to find the link again tomorrow if you want?
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If I make it and people laugh at me in the street I shall hold you all responsible
You'll be adding to the gaiety of the nation. :D
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Right - you`ve all persuaded me but I am going to send for a sample first mainly to check the colours
If I make it and people laugh at me in the street I shall hold you all responsible
If you make it and people laugh at you in public you can send it to me to wear!
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@sewingj if we see someone in the street wearing it we will come up and talk to you as we will know it's you. :D
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Another yes vote for the flamingos. They seem quite tasteful to me.
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I wouldn't think twice about wearing them and I'm in the same age range