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Title: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: sewingj on March 27, 2020, 19:20:26 PM

One of the reasons I was very keen to move is that our new house isn`t far from Higgs and Higgs shop.  All that is on hold for a while so I had a little wander over to their website.  They have a lot of tempting stuff and this has definitely taken my eye:-

https://www.higgsandhiggs.com/embroidered-border-scalloped-edge-denim-chambray-dark-blue.html

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: Ploshkin on March 27, 2020, 19:25:06 PM

Ooh, thats nice  :)

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: Tamnymore on March 27, 2020, 19:31:41 PM

Mmmm luverly.

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: Acorn on March 27, 2020, 19:32:54 PM

I have a piece of that, but with dark blue embroidery on (the same) denim chambray.  I waited for ages a year ago and they eventually had a sale.  I just can't bring myself to commit it to a pattern now!  It is as lovely as it looks.

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: SkoutSews on March 27, 2020, 20:50:04 PM

Very nice. I like the look of their fabrics, but haven't yet weakened.

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: Efemera on March 27, 2020, 21:47:02 PM

Lovely...what would you make with it @sewingj ?

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: sewingj on March 28, 2020, 06:49:00 AM

@Efemera I've never worked with any sort of border print. I suppose the most obvious thing would be a skirt. What would you do?

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: UttaRetch on March 28, 2020, 08:45:55 AM

Swoon.

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: Acorn on March 28, 2020, 09:34:17 AM

Mine is going to be a simple shell top.

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: SkoutSews on March 28, 2020, 09:41:47 AM

How about a simple long or three-quarter sleeve tunic, to show off the border on hem and sleeves? From a quick search, something like NL6086 (https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns-tops/products/nl6086) or Burda 8100? (https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns-tops/products/bd8100)

Title: Re: Higgs and Higgs
Post by: sewmuchmore on March 29, 2020, 18:20:20 PM

If you want something similar but cheaper then I bought this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1M-NAVY-WHITE-SCOLLOPED-BORDERED-EMBROIDED-DENIM-COTTON-DRESS-FABRIC-58/143240458034?hash=item2159cbef32:g:BGAAAOSwBg5czzZK) last year. He does sell various sized pieces and it is denim as apposed to chambray but not too heavy. I have it earmarked to make a shift dress. Probably this (https://indygojunction.com/collections/dresses/products/indygo-essentials-shift-dress) which I have made a few times.