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Tech Know How / Re: Username change?
« on: June 14, 2021, 09:16:18 AM »
@Wayfarer How will we know who you are if you change your name? 
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In the wardrobe / Re: Pietra Pants and Shorts
« on: June 14, 2021, 09:05:16 AM »
They look great, the pockets are interesting.
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House Beautiful / Re: Sewing Room layouts
« on: June 10, 2021, 20:52:48 PM »
When I di my sewing room, I initially put a long work top under the window, but found I couldn't see properly to sew with the light behind the machines, so moved the work top to one side wall.
I used a 2 metre (ish?) length of left-over kitchen worktop, one end on an Ikea Alex drawer unit, and the other end on two legs, again from Ikea.
I used a 2 metre (ish?) length of left-over kitchen worktop, one end on an Ikea Alex drawer unit, and the other end on two legs, again from Ikea.
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Embroidery and Embellishment / Re: I goofed!
« on: June 10, 2021, 17:14:29 PM »
Oops! And yes, we need a pic 
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In the wardrobe / Butterick B6101 - yet another version
« on: June 10, 2021, 17:12:26 PM »
Some fabric arrived yesterday, and it's all sewn up today
It's slightly odd fabric, a polyester jersey with almost see-through fine lines in it. Unfortunately, these lines ran across the fabric, not a good look for a fat lass. As it stretches across and down, I decided to cut it sideways so the lines run vertically, which looks good, but that means it's more stretchy up and dwon, so I think it's made the hang a bit longer and narrower, but it's still ok. And I just love the colour and design on the fabric.
A few changes to the pattern - I levelled the hem a bit at the sides, the pattern has it hanging quite low particularly on one side. Also I don't do the little sticky-outy pocket, just the big one, which this time I've put a couple of tucks in the edge to stop it being so droopy. And no little collar, just self binding.
No, it's not been pressed, I think it would just melt...
I like it
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It's slightly odd fabric, a polyester jersey with almost see-through fine lines in it. Unfortunately, these lines ran across the fabric, not a good look for a fat lass. As it stretches across and down, I decided to cut it sideways so the lines run vertically, which looks good, but that means it's more stretchy up and dwon, so I think it's made the hang a bit longer and narrower, but it's still ok. And I just love the colour and design on the fabric.
A few changes to the pattern - I levelled the hem a bit at the sides, the pattern has it hanging quite low particularly on one side. Also I don't do the little sticky-outy pocket, just the big one, which this time I've put a couple of tucks in the edge to stop it being so droopy. And no little collar, just self binding.
No, it's not been pressed, I think it would just melt...
I like it
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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Mother of the Bride Dress
« on: June 10, 2021, 12:52:12 PM »
Yet another dress? You're a sucker for punishment
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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: June 09, 2021, 18:44:01 PM »
Gosh, that's amazing! Like the others, I like the lace round the waistband too.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Pietra Pants and Shorts
« on: June 08, 2021, 10:08:02 AM »
i gave up making trousers! I've done them in the past very successfully, but now I'm even fatter, I just can't be bothered!
I only really wear jeans or denim shorts anyway, and if I order enough different ones, I eventually find some that fit - this dratted fashion for high waist is a pain though, I can only wear a low waist.
I only really wear jeans or denim shorts anyway, and if I order enough different ones, I eventually find some that fit - this dratted fashion for high waist is a pain though, I can only wear a low waist.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi From Switzerland, and soon Malaysia
« on: June 06, 2021, 12:56:23 PM »
Hello and welcome
We love to see pics of anything you make
We love to see pics of anything you make
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In the wardrobe / Re: Mish mash
« on: June 04, 2021, 13:49:04 PM »
Looks great, and lovely fabric.
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Fun with Fabric / Re: double gauze help
« on: June 01, 2021, 09:49:50 AM »
(checks top I'm currently wearing)
Looks like I used a lightweight iron on for the front facings. It appears to have crinkled up nicely just like the fabric since being washed many times.
Looks like I used a lightweight iron on for the front facings. It appears to have crinkled up nicely just like the fabric since being washed many times.
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Vogue Summer patterns
« on: May 26, 2021, 19:17:29 PM »I can’t get my head round V1800. Is it just the colour, the stiffness of the fabric, the shapelessness around the waist?Not all dresses have shaping at the waist, thank goodness, I have my own in-built shapelessness at the waist.
But - dropped puff sleeves? Really??
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Tech Know How / Re: Rule breakers
« on: May 26, 2021, 14:07:19 PM »Or hoovering
I say, sready on, that's taking it a bit far!!
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Tech Know How / Re: Rule breakers
« on: May 26, 2021, 14:05:09 PM »Charley has apologised, so
Can we all just please move on from this and get back to what we all love doing ………SEWING