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Access All Accessories / Re: RETRO-TEC Bag
« Last post by Ohsewsimple on Yesterday at 14:39:42 »
Looks great @Ellabella
I think one of my bags has bound seams.  But it wouldn’t have been possible to do it any other way really.  I used self fabric. 
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by Ouryve on Yesterday at 14:12:56 »
I am that long body, short legs person. Unfortunately, the standard length would probably give me a wedgie, never mind the petite. All my favourite
Seasalt things are old, now. Even the sailor tops I still wear are my 8 year old ones. They changed the fit and the quality of the fabric for the worse.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by Helen M on Yesterday at 14:05:41 »
I feel like doing the same @KayK but until it warms up I can't summon up any motivation to get started!

It still feels very cold today with the strong winds.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on Yesterday at 14:00:32 »
well done @KayK I hope I can be as ruthless as you were!
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by KayK on Yesterday at 13:37:05 »
I've done it!  I had a plan to take all the 'spring/summer' stuff from the under bed storage, and sort it into three piles - sell it, Charity shop it, wash it & add to wardrobe.  Didn't quite to plan, as the stuff I thought I might sell was only really suitable for the Charity shop, and the stuff I thought I was going to put back in the wardrobe was fit for the bin!  I probably have rescued about 5 items for the summer!

Last year I bought 2 jumpsuits from Seasalt - a cursory try on said they were ok, but I didn't wear them for a couple of months as I wanted to take them on holiday.  However, on holiday I decided they looked absolutely ridiculous.  I am only 5' tall and they were a petite fit.  The problem was that the body was soooo long, the crotch was down by knees and the legs were seriously short.  If I hoiked them up round the middle I looked like a clown!  They have now gone in the Charity bag, and will probably fit someone with a long body, who wants knee/shin length trouser legs!  Although both jumpsuits were a different design, they were both a very poor fit.  I did write to Seasalt - they said they had several complaints about these styles and sent me a voucher.  I also washed them and went seriously floppy.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: FREE Quilt Patterns
« Last post by Missie on Yesterday at 12:35:30 »
What a great resource!
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Sewing Machines / Re: Help please for this singer!
« Last post by William on Yesterday at 12:19:37 »
@Sara-S - I do quite a mixed bag, a bit of everything.

Anyway, I could not resist. The price was just too good and my curiosity got the better of me. I bought the C520L.
The question became rather academic was sold before i made the decision. All that i can say now is that the packaging is great and it looks good. - I will let anyone know how it is going if there is an interest.
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I saw these free quit patterns and thought it might be a useful resource for others also

https://maywoodstudio.com/projects/?_bc_fsnf=1&product_details%23Type=Free+Pattern

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The Haberdashery / Re: Trash Bin for the Sewing Room
« Last post by Sara-S on Yesterday at 11:47:52 »
@Hideout Hen that could be fun!
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Thanks.  I've also made a pair of pants, did alterations 16 formal gowns, 2 mother of the bride outfits and 6 wedding dresses.


Oh my  :faints:
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