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Access All Accessories / A bigger balls up.
« on: April 16, 2021, 23:39:14 PM »
After making my quick juggling balls/pattern weights, I thought I would go for something bigger. Technically its called a Truncated icosahedron but most will know it as a football shape thing :)
Just wish I started sewing when the kids were younger as I would have been so busy making baby toys, teddies etc. Talking of which, why is there no specific category here for stuff like this?
Also I think I may have inadvertently stepped into the 'darkside' with this as it is basically patchwork in 3d...

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Access All Accessories / A bit of a balls up!
« on: April 10, 2021, 01:40:37 AM »
Hi everyone! when I started sewing about a year ago I also learnt to juggle as another lockdown skill(very fun btw!).
I actually bought some balls online back then but now realise how easy they are too make.   

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In the wardrobe / Pattern size advice
« on: January 05, 2021, 12:48:19 PM »
Apologies if this is a common question... I have bought a pattern for a men's blazer:

https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/our-brands/simplicity/simplicity-sewing-pattern-s8962-mens-lined-blazer/

I have also attached pic of the envelope back.

My question is if my chest measures 42 inches do i then follow this down to the 'Finished garment size' and choose the 45 inch option?
I have also heard and found from experience that commercial patterns always tend to end up slightly on the big side.

I'm guessing the the only real answer will be to sew some kind of toile but don't think this will be as easy as when I have sewn shirts.
Any advise will be appreciated.

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In the wardrobe / My latest shirt
« on: August 21, 2020, 10:37:17 AM »
Sorry about the very bad attempt at a catalogue pose... I really like how this one turned out. I would have liked to try pattern matching the placket but couldn't due to a limit on the fabric.

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In the wardrobe / Indian block print shirt
« on: August 03, 2020, 22:37:15 PM »
A shirt I've just made from hand printed fabric all the way from Jaipur, India. Quite pleased with the result although my kids are insisting I don't wear it in public. Stuff them!
The main reason I'm so pleased with it, is that rather than pinking the seams as I did with my first shirt I have used french seams which looks really nice and the curved sleeve seam wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.

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In the wardrobe / freesewing.org
« on: July 15, 2020, 23:39:11 PM »
 :ninja:
Hello all, I found the following site recently, searched for the domain on here and it doesn't seem to have been discussed.
I can't vouch for the quality of the patterns but it does look very interesting indeed:

freesewing.org

The patterns vary from basic body blocks to coats, flat caps etc. The creator is obviously is very techy so the patterns are downloadable in various sizes and formats.

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Hi, I'm new... / Hello from Bidford on Avon
« on: June 29, 2020, 00:03:21 AM »
Hello everyone!
I'm a 41 year old Manchild who has always loved making things, be it electronics, mechanical or crafty. I convinced my wife to buy a sewing machine a couple of months ago on the pretence of making facemasks for the extended family knowing full well I just wanted to explore a new craft... Anyway, I am now completely hooked!
I've done a few standard projects so far such as lined tote bags, zippered bags, tool roll and a kitchen apron. I must say the great thing about sewing is because it is all about making functional practical projects you really get a great high after you finish which just motivates you more to make something else.
My latest project is a casual short sleeve shirt which I am half way through a testing toile from an old bed sheet which is going OK but I think I may have a few questions about some of the trickier techniques I have been coming across(fitting sleeves, seam finishing etc.) before moving on to the real thing.
Looking forward to getting and maybe even giving some advice to others in the future.

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