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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 22, 2019, 17:17:13 PM »
My time is up! I got a lot watched, much of it stuff I'd never considered before so it was great for me
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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 22, 2019, 14:17:46 PM »
Finding some lovely ideas in this one Decorative Seams: Techniques and Finishes with Katrina Walker.
I'd never heard of Open/Closed Slot seams before (sometimes called a channel seam)
I'd never heard of Open/Closed Slot seams before (sometimes called a channel seam)
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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 22, 2019, 11:53:59 AM »
I've still got access to freebies... thanks for the heads up, I think today I'll just watch chapters that interest in case it stops in the middle of something I'll be disappointed to miss. 
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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 20, 2019, 18:08:27 PM »
Thanks @Puzzler And thanks for the link too. I've seen that brand when I've been looking, good to know. I've been watching the video and enjoying it very much and I'll try to pack some more of the same in if I can spot them. I don't know when I'll get to painting fabric, I'll need some courage, but it is steadily creeping up my 'try it' list. I had been thinking of using stencils (I'm not artistic) but might have to get a couple of brushes too... just for fun!
And thanks for the link too. I've seen that brand when I've been looking, good to know. I've been watching the video and enjoying it very much and I'll try to pack some more of the same in if I can spot them. I don't know when I'll get to painting fabric, I'll need some courage, but it is steadily creeping up my 'try it' list. I had been thinking of using stencils (I'm not artistic) but might have to get a couple of brushes too... just for fun!
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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 20, 2019, 12:26:19 PM »
@Puzzler so interesting you bought fabric paint, can I ask what brand you got? It's something that's been on my crafty shopping list for quite a while but I've only lately got fabric I'm happy to experiment with. Whenever I go looking for fabric paints to purchase I get boggled by choices and end up getting none (which might not be a bad thing!)
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Coverstitch Machine
« on: July 20, 2019, 11:36:42 AM »
@Sewbee and anyone else... Bluprint videos are free to watch these few days. I'm watching this one and thought it could be interesting to this thread. There are several more on the subject, I've just started with this one LOL
Coverstitch: Basics & Beyond by Gail Yellen
Coverstitch: Basics & Beyond by Gail Yellen
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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 20, 2019, 11:31:17 AM »
Be careful. After the Creative Machine Embellishments video I was scouring the internet for presser feet (I bought a couching/braid foot LOL) and now I'm watching Coverstitch: Basics & Beyond by Gail Yellen
Now might be a good time for my internet to go down.
Now might be a good time for my internet to go down.
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Courses & Classes / Re: Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 20, 2019, 09:58:08 AM »
@Pearl , what help do you think would be good for you?
What about this one?
Sew for Yourself: Fit & Fashion Essentials by Sharon Czachor
or this
Fitting Solo: From Measurements to Muslin by Linda Lee
What about this one?
Sew for Yourself: Fit & Fashion Essentials by Sharon Czachor
or this
Fitting Solo: From Measurements to Muslin by Linda Lee
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Courses & Classes / Bluprint free to watch week - anyone else watching?
« on: July 20, 2019, 09:20:52 AM »
I was a Craftsy member and my login brought me to Bluprint - just in time to watch free videos. I think it continues for another couple of days.
I know I should watch courses to improve what I do but I tend to dip into things and watch what catches my interest. So far I've watched and enjoyed these three. The Suzy Furrer course was very interesting, it shows how to adjust a bodice sloper to make your own design. The other two are more creative, get the imagination going!
Stitch & Slash by Carol Ann Waugh
Stitch Savvy: Creative Machine Embellishments
Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting Tops by Suzy Furrer
I know I should watch courses to improve what I do but I tend to dip into things and watch what catches my interest. So far I've watched and enjoyed these three. The Suzy Furrer course was very interesting, it shows how to adjust a bodice sloper to make your own design. The other two are more creative, get the imagination going!
Stitch & Slash by Carol Ann Waugh
Stitch Savvy: Creative Machine Embellishments
Designing Your Wardrobe: Drafting Tops by Suzy Furrer
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Vintage Machines / Re: I got this for my birthday!
« on: July 14, 2019, 22:45:19 PM »
Beautiful, and what a lovely thoughtful gift! Happy Birthday 
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Coverstitch Machine
« on: July 10, 2019, 16:28:46 PM »
@callmecazza How did I miss this... Congrats 
and full report please!!
and full report please!!
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Coverstitch Machine
« on: July 10, 2019, 16:26:07 PM »
WhooHoo!!!! Congrats
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Coverstitch Machine
« on: July 10, 2019, 10:49:18 AM »
@Sewbee Of course it's madness, and I can't wait to get a full report!!
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Patterns Discussion / Re: The unending problem of Big 4 sizing
« on: July 05, 2019, 10:04:02 AM »
@b15erk "We shouldn't have to make a toile for everything we make surely?"
I hear this, it really put me off sewing as a hobby for a bit. The expense was getting crazy, not to mention the discouragement. I'm sewing again now but not buying new patterns, just working with what I've got. As I use a new-to-me pattern from my collection I use one that I know fits as my guide. I'm finding it a better method than just measuring... my measuring leaves much to be desired!
I hear this, it really put me off sewing as a hobby for a bit. The expense was getting crazy, not to mention the discouragement. I'm sewing again now but not buying new patterns, just working with what I've got. As I use a new-to-me pattern from my collection I use one that I know fits as my guide. I'm finding it a better method than just measuring... my measuring leaves much to be desired!
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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Coverstitch Machine
« on: July 01, 2019, 23:25:53 PM »
Thanks for the post about the Celine @Sewbee, I'd never heard of it.
I've been thinking about a coverstitch machine for a while, nearly bought the Janome 2000 but missed a sale and didn't. Now I'm sortof thinking about them whenever I sew, trying to figure if I'd get much use from it or if I just want to have one LOL
Here's another link for the Success Celine
I've been thinking about a coverstitch machine for a while, nearly bought the Janome 2000 but missed a sale and didn't. Now I'm sortof thinking about them whenever I sew, trying to figure if I'd get much use from it or if I just want to have one LOL
Here's another link for the Success Celine