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Fun with Fabric / Re: Scraps ideas
« on: April 30, 2019, 10:39:45 AM »
@SewRuthieSews they look great, thanks for some good ideas 
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Scraps ideas
« on: April 30, 2019, 08:09:05 AM »
@SewRuthieSews I have a sackful of big scraps which I too use for wee crafty things like you named in your list. What I'm talking about are the tiny triangular shapes which are cm's in size, leftover from making bias binding. i guess if you've not made it you won't know 
Anyhoo, I'm intrigued by the greetings cards idea so, yes, if you get time, I'd love to see a photo of that kind of stuff
Anyhoo, I'm intrigued by the greetings cards idea so, yes, if you get time, I'd love to see a photo of that kind of stuff
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Ready To Sew
« on: April 29, 2019, 17:26:40 PM »
New to me too but I love the designs. If you do go for it please report back 
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Fabric search
« on: April 29, 2019, 08:10:28 AM »
@Sewingforfun Thanks, nice suggestions, I will show them to her next time I see her
I will show them to her next time I see her
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Workers jacket?
« on: April 28, 2019, 20:20:00 PM »That’s really nice and just what I was thinking.. but I can’t pay £25 for a pattern!Ridiculous price, I agree.
Their patterns are printed on v good quality paper, however, so are quite hardy. Just come across Hot Patterns Beachcomber Jacket; also printed on good paper at £14.50
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Patterns Discussion / Re: Workers jacket?
« on: April 28, 2019, 19:41:54 PM »
I think Maker's Atelier have just released a similar looking pattern... 
it's called the utility jacket
it's called the utility jacket
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Fun with Fabric / Fabric search
« on: April 28, 2019, 19:15:13 PM »
The OH's sis-in-law has some ancient curtains in the front room that she loves but they're tatty and faded. She would like to replace them with something similar but has been unsuccessful in finding any.
Has anyone seen any curtains/fabric like them. They're a cream background with blue and brown butterfly flower combo pattern.
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Has anyone seen any curtains/fabric like them. They're a cream background with blue and brown butterfly flower combo pattern.
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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Fabric outlet near York
« on: April 28, 2019, 14:58:02 PM »
@Ellabella Yes, you must carry out an investimagation, I await your report
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Scraps ideas
« on: April 28, 2019, 08:15:21 AM »
Thanks everybody but rather than recycling or stuffing stuff I was hoping for ideas on how to use them in a decorative manner 
No worries, I might have a brainwave one day. I have seen an idea for stitching circles of felt onto a cushion cover so that they stick out, they might be suitable for summat in that vein. I will certainly let you know if I come up with an invention
No worries, I might have a brainwave one day. I have seen an idea for stitching circles of felt onto a cushion cover so that they stick out, they might be suitable for summat in that vein. I will certainly let you know if I come up with an invention
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In the wardrobe / Re: Vogue 1390
« on: April 27, 2019, 20:40:20 PM »
Very pretty Janet, good job 
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Scraps ideas
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Suddenly its go, go go
« on: April 27, 2019, 16:45:18 PM »
Created for Juno....
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Fun with Fabric / Scraps ideas
« on: April 27, 2019, 16:02:21 PM »
I make a LOT of bias binding, use it endlessly, and every time I slice off the li'l triangles on the edges of the joins I think to myself "there must be a way of using these rather than chuckin em in t'bin".
But how?? They're too small for patchworking, or at least too small for my patience. Any ideas?
But how?? They're too small for patchworking, or at least too small for my patience. Any ideas?
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In the wardrobe / My summer jacket
« on: April 26, 2019, 18:57:03 PM »
I made a loose jacket for summer, not sure what the fabric is it was donated to me by a friend, I reckon it's a linen blend.
The pattern is Burda easy number 8108 which I've had for ages but didn't fancy tackling as I thought there'd be loads of jiggery pokery involved to get a good fit. Well whaddayaknow, it is perfect as it is.
I love the simple style - me all over - and I can pronounce it my new favourite The pic shows the contrast fabric I used for the facing and the inside of the pockets, I won't be wearing it pinned back
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The pattern is Burda easy number 8108 which I've had for ages but didn't fancy tackling as I thought there'd be loads of jiggery pokery involved to get a good fit. Well whaddayaknow, it is perfect as it is.
I love the simple style - me all over
- and I can pronounce it my new favourite The pic shows the contrast fabric I used for the facing and the inside of the pockets, I won't be wearing it pinned back [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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In the wardrobe / Re: Blue silk skirt- needs a top to match
« on: April 26, 2019, 08:21:03 AM »
@WendyW well done, that's a bargain find. Beautiful colours and a nice shape skirt, I'd go for a straight non-fussy top to balance the skirt hemline, or a shirt with flared sleeves to match the hemline. Do show us when finished