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The Haberdashery / Re: Industrial sized self-healing cutting surface - not giving up just yet
« on: February 28, 2019, 09:45:29 AM »
Quote from: crafter on February 27, 2019, 23:00:02 PM
Has anyone tried to sharpen a rotary cutter blade when you get a nick in them?
Yes, I've tried, it doesn't really work, but there is a slight improvement.
I use the smaller rotary cutters (28mm ?) find that much more economical.
I have several rotary cutters (8  :| ), I use the newer blades on finer fabric, these are much more inclined to "notice" any nicks in the blade.
Some makes of cutting mat are much more inclined to dull blades than others.
I always pin fabric and use a small cutting mat.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« on: February 25, 2019, 21:24:30 PM »
No entries yet? I did a whole wardrobe of baby's clothes in a fortnight, a bit nervous about putting it up.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Here are the winners of TSP’s stash busting contest
« on: February 16, 2019, 08:50:29 AM »
Well done, everyone!

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Events / Re: Wowed by the Christian Dior exhibition at the V&A
« on: February 16, 2019, 08:48:17 AM »
Thank you so much for the pictures, I cant get there so much appreciated.
Did you want ti see the garments inside out, I know I would.

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: My new sewing nook in Thailand
« on: February 13, 2019, 12:55:27 PM »
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When we’re in Thailand, I stop sewing at 5:30pm for a gin & tonic watching the sunset
FGS  :D :D :D at 5:30pm I'm running around cooking dinner
Love the sea, but I'm content with my mini forest and inner city wild life.
I can only cut out on the floor, I get twinges in my back if I cut out on a table

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Stashbust in 2019
« on: February 12, 2019, 17:39:06 PM »
Not going to get out my stash and measure it, takes up to much valuable sewing time. No spread sheets for the same reason. 100m is a good estimate  ;)
I've got stuff on the go, I must take piccies.

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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: My new sewing nook in Thailand
« on: February 12, 2019, 17:20:12 PM »
What a lovely organized setup - but there's a problem, with a view like that how are you ever going to get any sewing done?

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Stash Busting Contest - January 1st to January 31st
« on: February 03, 2019, 13:20:57 PM »
I managed to make 2 pairs of leggings within the time limit, no photos though. This thread spurred my sewing along, Can we carry on after the contest, or merge it with the UFOs?

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Patterns Discussion / Re: New Vogue Patterns - Spring 2019
« on: January 28, 2019, 17:33:16 PM »
Like the fancy evening dresses, but don't have a Waitrose near me.
When I was little my mother told me it was important to get a wardrobe with enough height to hang a ballgown, I always
have - but I've never owned a ballgown.
I've given up with Vogue and the Big 4 (or is it 1) nowadays  :(, using PDFs from Sew Over It and Closet Case etc.
What happened, loved Vogue when their patterns came with 9 pages of very detailed instructions.

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi, I'm new from Theresa in Tucson
« on: January 21, 2019, 02:06:50 AM »
Welcome, @Theresa in Tucson
I remember you from SG

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Stash Busting Contest - January 1st to January 31st
« on: January 21, 2019, 01:35:40 AM »
Wow, what wonderful things are being made here!
I've two pair of leggings on the go, using about 3m of lycra cotton jersey that I have had in my stash for at least 18 months. and this weekend I cut out a coat, 3.5m (2 years) of coating and 3m (4 years) lining. Just a tad worried I might be creating UFOs.  Now to get on with the marking.

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / FabricLand Discounts
« on: January 20, 2019, 11:48:12 AM »
This came up on my fb feed.

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OVER 60'S TUESDAYS
We have a new in store promotion for our over 60's customers. Starting from 22/01/19 every Tuesday we are offering 10% discount to any customer over 60 years old.
Please show your ID to our fabricteers to claim your discount on all goods. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and not valid on our website.

Its always a good idea to check out their vouchers page on their web site too.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Do you wash fabric?
« on: January 07, 2019, 15:49:01 PM »
Everything
Out of the bag into the washing machine!

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Stash Busting Contest - January 1st to January 31st
« on: January 04, 2019, 13:51:44 PM »
Quote from: Lachica on January 04, 2019, 11:02:09 AM
this is water soluble fabric marker pen.
they can recact with soap powder to produce brown marks, I ruined a shirt like this.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Stash Busting Contest - January 1st to January 31st
« on: January 04, 2019, 10:56:09 AM »
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They're going in the wash now to remove soluble stabiliser and blue pen marks for notches.

 
@Lachica , be careful about putting blue pen marks straight in the wash as sometimes this can leave a stain. Rinse in cold water first.

Can you sew along with this, or do you have to enter the competition?
My plan was to do 31 makes in 31 days  :S, how far have I got 0/31  ><.

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