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Reconstructing History 1910s skirt- the saga
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DementedFairy
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Reconstructing History 1910s skirt- the saga
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May 21, 2017, 22:00:06 PM »
The story so far:
Blog post #1
https://thedementedfairy.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/clock-this-1/
Blog post #2
https://thedementedfairy.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/clock-blocked-1910s-peplum-skirt-2/
Today's work, blog post #3
https://thedementedfairy.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/clocking-in-and-out-1910s-peplum-skirt-3
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BrendaP
Possibly patching pieces on the peninsula.
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May 21, 2017, 22:22:51 PM »
You did brilliantly well to find two matching pieces - andin all honesty no-one will notice unless you point it out to them.
Have a celebratory
and a slice of
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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.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co
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Lantana
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May 21, 2017, 22:43:05 PM »
Blimey that's a project and a half DF. As usual on your blog posts I enjoy looking at the pictures even if I don't understand the words!
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DementedFairy
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May 21, 2017, 23:21:33 PM »
Quote from: Lantana on May 21, 2017, 22:43:05 PM
even if I don't understand the words!
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Blimey if I've written incoherent claptrap, put me right!
And Brenda P: there are FOUR matches there, all the peplum bits were insanely under-sized. Pattern drafting of the lowest order...
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Lantana
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May 21, 2017, 23:54:40 PM »
Quote from: DementedFairy on May 21, 2017, 23:21:33 PM
Blimey if I've written incoherent claptrap, put me right!
The problem is entirely mine DF. I in no way meant to imply that you were at faultl
Garment making is a dark art to which I've yet to be initiated!
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Francesca
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May 22, 2017, 09:52:51 AM »
Excellent pattern matching! I'm interested to see what they say. Give them a bit ol
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DementedFairy
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May 29, 2017, 14:28:32 PM »
The saga is almost done. Here's the blog post I wrote the other day, and edited to include the [almost] end of the business.
Blog post #4
https://thedementedfairy.wordpress.com/2017/05/28/click-clock-click-peplum-skirt-4/
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Lollipop
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May 30, 2017, 18:28:01 PM »
Well good on you for standing your ground! I hope you get a satisfactory outcome.
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Was Sewnanny
DementedFairy
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June 02, 2017, 20:06:37 PM »
Aaaaand it's done! Five blog posts, much swearing, money refunded, a review [with all 5 blog posts] on Pattern Review, and I can put this project to bed.
Here are a couple of pics, more on the blog
https://thedementedfairy.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/clocking-off-peplum-skirt-5/
Pattern review
https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/136137
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JillH
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Acorn
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June 02, 2017, 20:11:17 PM »
'Tis magnificent!
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I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.
maliw
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June 02, 2017, 20:35:34 PM »
Yeh, well done.
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Pinkstar
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June 02, 2017, 22:30:23 PM »
Looks fabulous!
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Lollipop
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June 02, 2017, 23:17:12 PM »
Really like that DF, where do you wear these outfits?
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Was Sewnanny
DementedFairy
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June 02, 2017, 23:24:32 PM »
Tomorrow we're off to the botanical gardens with a group of 50...to hunt dinosaurs. I will be wearing my black Edwardian dominatrix outfit, plus pith helmet. Perfectly normal...
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Lantana
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June 03, 2017, 01:28:55 AM »
Wow that's really wonderful DF!
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