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In the wardrobe / Mood Patterns
« Last post by Missie on Today at 11:00:39 »
I've "curated" on my Pintrest lots of lovely Mood Patterns and wondering if anyone has actually used any of their patterns.  I really need to make some summer frocks and am looking for a 50s style-ish shirt dress.  They have one that could work but am just wondering if their patterns are any good or is it a "step away from it now!"?
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by TangledBloke on Yesterday at 21:58:49 »
A nice steady prep day for me.

Sewing (alterations):

Side seam of chinos unpicked for splicing in a wedge to expand the waistband. I just cut down alongside the seam on the first side, which was an absolute bear to sew. Suggestions on here led me to try a different route for the other side.

I have still cut through the waistband, rather than unpick all of it and expand it at centre back, but I have unpicked the seam from waistband to pocket, so I will only be driving the needle through single thickness fabric.

I have also cut out the wedge to be sewn in. I might pin and tack it in place tomorrow.

Tangling:

The first of the beige socks is ready to start the toe section, and the first self of the striped shortie socks, is ready for me to graft the toe shut. As soon as the needles come free, I'll cast on the second sock of each.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Lachica on Yesterday at 18:57:16 »
Yay! I joined in! With another break for taxi duties. I've embroidered the repair café wording in a nicer font. Wound the bobbin with embroidery thread as the bobbin thread always pulls to the surface with text. Put a new needle in, within a few stitches it had fallen out. Anyway, this will be the back of the flag  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by justpottering on Yesterday at 18:48:30 »
@Elnnina i remember you mentioned that mini vac before so I bought one and I agree it’s great for the overlocker  :thumb:
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on Yesterday at 17:12:08 »
I've managed to alter the doggie onesie pattern and cut out a new version, though I had to piece it. Not got much further than that.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home Sweet Home Contest March and April 2024
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on Yesterday at 17:08:00 »
Yes please @Tamnymore
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Tamnymore on Yesterday at 16:37:39 »
I'm doing buttonholes on my Katherine Tilton top..It has a placket so you do the buttonholes on that before attaching the placket to the front of the top. Much easing than sewing the buttonholes onto the front of the garment. My first buttonhole is inexplicably larger than the others.   ::thinks:: Thread running a bit low.....

Love that stripey fabric @Acorn and @Silver Rose. Gosh that's cheap on Pound Fabrics. I fancy the green stripe - but would I look like a Celtic supporter in it?
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Bjay on Yesterday at 16:21:25 »
I keep trying to post a photo but it's saying it's invalid.
I only have a mobile as my tablet has decided not to work.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Acorn on Yesterday at 15:51:13 »
Yes - that's it!  Mine was from Pound Fabrics I'm afraid!   :[  It is beautifully soft.  I was tempted to go back and get it in other colours too, but the pink and yellow are much the nicest.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Silver Rose on Yesterday at 15:47:54 »
If it is the same @Acorn  it will be lovely and soft for a nightie,  I got mine from  Croft Mill £9 per metre Jolly Jersey, although I did see it for a lot less on Pound Fabrics  :( after I had bought it of course!  After a short coffee break I cut out the pink one as well. Enough for today.
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