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In the wardrobe / Re: Some you win, some you lose
« on: March 18, 2017, 13:49:25 PM »

One was a lovely dress pattern with equally lovely fabric - but a stupid idea on my part that they suited each other.

Oh dear.  Is the fabric the wrong one for the pattern?  Or do you just not like it?

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Current Projects / Re: New work bag
« on: March 18, 2017, 13:44:10 PM »
I,ve seen that fabric before.  Very unusual and I love it.
It's not about working fast.  It,s about the end result and enjoying the process.   :) As Ploshkin said, many of us have been at it for longer than we care to remember.  But I can still make a mess of something basic and some afternoons I wonder what on earth I've been doing as I've accomplished nothing. :| ><  Enjoy using the bag, looks great.  And good luck in your new job.

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The Haberdashery / Re: Rulers
« on: March 16, 2017, 21:33:59 PM »
I think that,s Gabrielle's Etsy shop anyway.
Enjoy using it. 

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Patterns Discussion / Re: The new Sorbetto
« on: March 16, 2017, 08:13:11 AM »
I'm interested to see what the new version is like.  The new sizing up to DD cups is a welcome addition methinks. I draft my own but always interested in patterns.

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The Haberdashery / Re: Tape measure
« on: March 15, 2017, 21:54:44 PM »
Keep meaning to get one of these.

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The Haberdashery / Re: Rulers
« on: March 15, 2017, 21:45:04 PM »

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You are very welcome!  Another technique learned.  0_0

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I'm hoping I've done this right with the photos  :|
They show the binding put on, overlapping the self facing. Then the binding and facing turned the right way out. The facing covers the binding.  And then the right side of the garment.  This was cut in a hurry from scraps at work and the binding, made from fabric, has been stretched a bit.
Hope this makes it a bit clearer.  The binding must be put on BEFORE you turn the facing through.

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No no no :'(.  Once the self facing is turned backwards so RS together, put the binding in then. The binding will cover over part of the facing.  Once it is all stitched across the neck, turn the whole lot through. The diagram shows it fairly well but I know it's hard to get your head round things if you aren't used to it.   I will see if I can find a few minutes to do a quick mock up and post.  Am at work at the moment so give me a while

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The interfacing will be placed on the wrong side of the facing. So looking at your yellow fabric, the facing is folded back so right side of facing is touching right side of garment.  The interfacing will therefore be facing you.   The binding is then added.  When it is all turned to the right side, the interfacing will be inside and hidden behind the facing. The binding will be turned right over on the seamline. Trust me, it should work.  :). It,s so hard to explain.  I could show you in a few seconds.  :D. Get some bias binding and just have a practise.  It,s always good to try out the techniques before doing it on the real thing.  If you mess it up on the trial, you,ll k ow how to sort it on the real thing.  0_0

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Are you talking about taking out the staystitching?
You should have stats itched the neck edge to stop it stretching.  The binding is sewn to the neckline RS together. The ends of the binding sit on top of the folded back facings when sewn.  Press   and then you should really remove the staystitching.  I'm often guilty of leaving it in.  The staystitching shouldn't show on the right side because it should always be sewn within the seam allowance. When turned to the right side the binding sits underneath the folded back facings.  You should then top stitch after pressing etc. 
Hope this helps a bit.

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Tech Know How / Re: You Gals wanted a....
« on: March 13, 2017, 13:23:00 PM »
Yay!   Thanks so much.  Started to get a complex! :)

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Haven't a clue.  Very weird.  -<

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Tech Know How / Re: Chat
« on: March 12, 2017, 18:52:23 PM »
I've always used private messaging.  Have no trouble with that.  Sometimes you just need to message something that isn't for everybody.
I'm unlikely to use chat.   I just can't type well enough or fast enough!   0_0

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Tech Know How / Re: You Gals wanted a....
« on: March 12, 2017, 18:48:09 PM »
Ooh ahhh.  I'm going to be boring.....
Sewing near Southampton

That will do me fine thanks. 

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