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Turned out to be for very good reason. Thankfully, all turned out better than feared.


https://blog.deer-and-doe.com/18792-2023-so-far-a-fall-release-update/

Anyhow, I've just had an email from Closet Core saying that Deer and Doe are now under their umbrella, after approaching them in the search for a buyer. There's a blog post about it but I can't get into it, at the moment.
 https://closetcorepatterns.com/collections/deer-and-doe-sewing-patterns

Edit - seems my email is the problem https://blog.deer-and-doe.com/18942-a-new-era-deer-and-doe-is-joining-the-closet-core-patterns-family/

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Maison Fauve have a selection of cut down (ie fewer variations) versions of some of their patterns for free on their website and today, they have added the Pompom waistcoat, which looks rather lovely.


https://maison-fauve.co.uk/products/pompon-waistcoat-pattern-free-pdf-pattern

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Fun with Fabric / Tie Dye French Terry
« on: November 13, 2023, 14:55:32 PM »
I think @sewmuchmore was asking me about this stuff, a couple of months back, but not all the autumn/winter stock was in yet so there wasn't much of it to be found.


Anyhow, Lamazi now have some in stock, in several colours. I'm sure it will be appearing elsewhere, too.
https://lamazifabrics.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/copy-of-tie-dye-purple-cotton-french-terry-fabric

ETA: if you have access to this month's Simply Sewing magazine (it's on Libby) there is a Lamazi feature with a 10% off code.

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Fun with Fabric / Online fabric store pet hates.
« on: September 27, 2023, 15:48:23 PM »
I shall start with this. I love this pattern. It's fun and the colours are perfect for me. I shan't be shelling money out for it, though, as there is not a single indication of whether the fabric itself is mulberry with the stripes printed on, or if it is in fact white with everything printed on it. If the latter, a pair of pyjamas would be £50 and a lot of time spent, only to look like old dishrags after 3 washes as it's a dark design and even the slightest fading would be obvious.


https://lamazifabrics.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/zebra-on-mulberry-cotton-jersey-fabric

All it would take is a shot of the selvedge or a flash of the reverse to make an informed buying decision.

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https://www.cashmerette.com/

Code MAYSALE

Obviously that would be pdfs for most of us as postage from the US is a wee bit steep!

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Embroidery and Embellishment / The red dress project.
« on: February 17, 2023, 16:32:29 PM »
I'd never come across this, before, until it was mentioned in a Raggy Robin email. Absolutely stunning.
https://reddressembroidery.com/

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Maison Fauve Tilda Blouse
« on: February 03, 2023, 22:12:05 PM »
The collarless version is free on their website. It's rather pretty. It's not even improved by any of the collar options.
https://www.maison-fauve.com/products/patron-blouse-tilda-patron-pdf-gratuit?logged_in_customer_id=&lang=en

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10th anniversary sale on Friday October 28th. Details in attachment. I hope.

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I intend to make a couple of machine covers in the next month or so. I intend to quilt them. I draw the line at patchwork.


So, I shall buy pretty fabric for the outside from one of the many retailers of the stuff available in the region. That is the easy bit.


I have some old duvet covers to use for lining. Very pre-washed but I won't be washing the covers unless someone throws coffee on them then it might not be coffee that needs washing out.


Wadding will be needed - recycled poly looks just the job. One - my new to me bernina, has a hard cover so it's just there for texture and appearance and I would appreciate being able to fold the cover up when it isn't needed. Bernie has no hard cover at all though, so needs something more rigid. Could i use the same wadding for both and add a heavy interfacing to the lining to stiffen Bernie's new coat or am I better off using a fusible fleece designed for bags?


I'm using this guide to keep me on the straight and narrow but will be making templates directly, rather than using the patterns. I'll be channel quilting - and my stupid laptop is about to dieeeeee.



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They sell such a good range and they're having a moving sale. Use the code MOVING at checkout.

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How to do fashion has landed in The Foldline and I feel like they're taking the proverbial. In this one, there are fit issues in both samples and the orange fabric is hideous. As for the styling... I want to tell "for goodness sake, mum!". It's so Ab Fab.
https://thefoldline.com/product/how-to-do-fashion-no-25-penhouet-dress-and-top/

Now they do have some lovely dresses in their catalogue but, trousers that have lots of little buttons at the back... Why? https://thefoldline.com/product/no-19-chicago-trousers/[/size]

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In the wardrobe / My journey back into sewing
« on: March 05, 2022, 17:20:57 PM »
Like many here, I'm a returner to the craft, after a long hiatus due to having little space and 2 very demanding autistic boys with grabby hands. I took up knitting in that time, having failed to learn, as a child!

Having knitted, it was no surprise to me how much the world of patterns had changed in my time away.

My first returner project was a top that came with Sew magazine. The fit was bloody awful but it was a good refresher and helped me to be less intimidated by the computerised machine - a brother fs60 - that I'd had a few years and only used for the odd straight line or repair. I got my confidence back, though, and grabbed myself a copy of Tilly Walnes' Stretch, which turned out to be an excellent purchase.

I started with several pairs of pyjamas, using the Stella Joggers pattern, the Frankie top and the tabitha top that came with a magazine. I've made so many pairs of the joggers, now and have sized down for a slimmer leg and less baggy bum, adding more room for my belly. I've also retraced the frankie top with a smaller hip size and straight hem as seen with the black top I'm wearing today, made with a remnant of a see you at six French Jersey that turned out to have a hole in it, making pattern placement a challenge.

Had to show off my socks, while I was taking photos - Nemesis off the Knitty website. Can't remember where I got the yarn from.

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A Good Yarn / Knitpro needles - disappointed.
« on: December 21, 2021, 21:02:17 PM »
I have a fair few of these, that are about 10 years old or more   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  mostly the symphonie and a lot of the interchangeable tips. I always liked that they're not too slippery but nice and pointy and they're very light.

I selected one for my current socks. I realised the cable wasn't quite long enough for when I reached the ankle and also felt that one of the joins was feeling worn so ordered a replacement.

It's horrible. It's not sharp at all to the point (or not) that I'm struggling with k2tog - see on the left compared to the old one, on the right. The cable is also annoyingly stiff and twisty.

This is not long after I bought a nova circular (because the addi I wanted was out of stock, everywhere) with a really scratchy tip. Nasty quality, for the price.

And thinking on, I bought a new cable, a couple of years ago, that promptly fell apart with a 90% complete shawl on it.

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Hi, I'm new... / I should really introduce myself!
« on: August 02, 2021, 17:28:49 PM »
Hi, I'm Yve and live in NE England. I've been sewing on and off for many years but didn't do much while my boys, who both have special needs, were young.

I've caught the bug again big time, now they're teens. Mostly garment sewing - currently working on a Merchant & Mills All State shirt for my husband in a lovely smooth hemp/cotton blend.

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