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Fun with Fabric / Re: Goldhawk Road? I have fabric
« on: May 18, 2019, 18:26:34 PM »
Well, last weekend was spent at Woolcrest Textiles and also Dalston Mills. Both fabulous places but not what I want.

Went to Goldhawk Road and oh my. What utterly delicious fabrics there. And Hurrah I have found some.  It’s a slightly different colour to my original plan but it co-ordinates with one of my pairs of shoes. The blue was planned for lining and chosen as it adds depth to the colour of the main fabric but I’m thinking using that to underline and get some bemberg lining. The mesh as a single layer is a better match than it looks in the picture. Now to make the dress!

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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: The 2019 Coverlet project is on its way .....
« on: May 15, 2019, 08:55:11 AM »
That is beautiful Iminei.  It is so colourful and joyous.  I'm loving this journey and can't wait to see it finished.

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Stretch net retailer
« on: May 14, 2019, 10:30:00 AM »
Quote from: Efemera on May 13, 2019, 17:21:12 PM
https://ebay.co.uk/usr/sewhappytextiles

Naughty @Efemera thou dost encourage much purchasing with this retailer!!!!  Such lovely fabrics, have bookmarked them and will have a better look later.  But I love the peonies fabrics.

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Current Projects / Re: Someone has crossed to the Dark Side
« on: May 13, 2019, 16:54:54 PM »
@Iminei, if you had trouble, then all I can say is "Phew"!  0_0  Fab choice of colours and prints again!

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Stretch net retailer
« on: May 13, 2019, 16:52:34 PM »
Thank you, @Thecostumelady .  I shall consult with google and have a little looky.   :D

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Current Projects / Re: Someone has crossed to the Dark Side
« on: May 13, 2019, 11:40:26 AM »
4th Block done. We had the same problem with Block 3 where it has come up smaller than it should and needed a border (there was not going to be any unpicking on this!). After checking everything it turns out that our seams are too large (thought we were using a 1/4” foot) which was fine in the first 2 blocks where there weren’t many seams but crucial in the last 2 which had a whole heap more seams!  Anyway, have now trialled and worked out which foot is best and where seam should be so shouldn’t happen again. Block attached.

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Previous sewalong entries / Re: 2019 Darkside Temperature Based Sewalong
« on: May 13, 2019, 11:17:00 AM »
lol, no pic again @Iminei

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Stretch net retailer
« on: May 13, 2019, 08:38:38 AM »
Quote from: Sewbusy on May 13, 2019, 06:28:52 AM
to replicate the pattern picture  and in a Teal colour is a big ask.

It’s an even bigger ask as I’m trying to match to one of 2 pairs of shoes

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Stretch net retailer
« on: May 12, 2019, 23:22:51 PM »
I don’t really know what I need other than a soft net/tulle. I’ve never seen with stretch fabrics of any sort. It has to have some give. I’m hoping to get a stretch crepe or stretch cotton sateen for the main dress. It’s a lekala pattern so details are sparse!

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The Show Must Go On / Stretch net retailer
« on: May 12, 2019, 10:37:20 AM »
Just wondering if any of you dance peeps could point me in the right direction. I’m wanting to make a dress for my friends wedding and I need some mesh for it. I’ve had a look at a couple of “real life” retailers and what I’m looking for is a mesh that is like tulle, with a bit a stretch. I’ve had a look online for stretch mesh but it just seems to bring up powernet which I’m not sure is what I’m looking for.  If anyone can advise what I should be looking for and/or retailers, that would be great.  It has to be fairly translucent, oh and I’m looking for teal. I’ve attached a picture of the dress to give you an idea. Thanks

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Technical Help / Re: Sleevies.
« on: May 10, 2019, 13:09:09 PM »
Quote from: wrenkins on May 10, 2019, 13:03:25 PM
It could be worse! Have you seen the stuff they use on the pattern? I don't understand why they make and pose these things to look like something from The Great Depression!

I absolutely love the brown ditsy print fabric!

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Technical Help / Re: Sleevies.
« on: May 10, 2019, 12:49:32 PM »
Quote from: wrenkins on May 10, 2019, 12:40:33 PM
Two different ways Snoozi? I'll end up like...who was it, Jan or Riccardo on the Sewing Bee? One in back to front.

Oh yes!  Lost count of the number of T-shirts I have for that one  :S

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Technical Help / Re: Sleevies.
« on: May 10, 2019, 12:34:38 PM »
@wrenkins  Just had a quick look at your pattern and that is lovely, very cute.  What fabric are you using.  Just thinking that as it is a coat, you may need to apply steam to get the easing sorted and a nice shape to the sleeve head, which you won't be able to do by doing it flat.

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Technical Help / Re: Sleevies.
« on: May 10, 2019, 11:35:00 AM »
You can do the sleeves either way, tube or flat.  Doing it the tube way is generally the more accepted way though, IMO.  I recently did a sleeve the flat way as I wanted to use a french seam on the sleeves and side seam and found it more tricky.  I personally think it is easier to fit the sleeve and adjust any ease when it is as a tube and in its proper format as you can see what it will look like.

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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Jackety things to wear over dressy dresses
« on: May 09, 2019, 15:47:49 PM »
I think I would go for a shawl or wrap or a jacket that is less structured than a work jacket.  I don't think I'd go for a lace cover-up as it would compete with the lace on the dress.

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