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Title: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Gernella on November 08, 2019, 11:53:59 AM
I normally buy myself something for Christmas, not to open at Christmas, usually around this time so I have something I want which DH will never think or will get it wrong even if I tell him.

Having spent a lot just lately on other things I was beginning to think that perhaps I shouldn't spend, but then in my sewing research browser folder I saw Millerain.  So with the Lara Sanner Truffle coat in mind I bought some in dark pink.  I was going to wait but since these colours don't last long, that was my excuse.

Only trouble is the project in mind list is piling up. I'll just have to work smarter (as if :S).
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Iminei on November 08, 2019, 12:41:17 PM
What or Who is Millerain ?????

Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: jintie on November 08, 2019, 12:42:37 PM
I bought myself an EWM white cashmere scarf,
Pure luxury!.
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 08, 2019, 12:56:54 PM
What or Who is Millerain ?????
It is waxed cotton for rainwear, I think.
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Gernella on November 08, 2019, 13:48:16 PM
It's this @Iminei 

https://www.profabrics.co.uk/collections/outdoor-fabric-cottons-naturals-camping/products/british-millerain-sahara-6?variant=21974230925401

Lots of expensive outdoor wear is made with this fabric.
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on November 08, 2019, 13:56:02 PM
Oooh, so tempting, but I mustn't!
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Iminei on November 08, 2019, 16:06:30 PM
Thx xxx
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: sewmuchmore on November 08, 2019, 17:41:05 PM
It is waxed cotton for rainwear, I think.
It is. Myself and a couple of others (sorry can't remember who) bought some in Feb 2018.
The fabric was easy to sew and made a good waterproof coat. However it does fade rather quickly, I now have a 2 tone jacket, mainly pink but still red underneath were the hood lies. Not sure I would buy this fabric again although I have had a lot of wear out of the jacket.
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Sewingsue on November 08, 2019, 18:59:07 PM
It is. Myself and a couple of others (sorry can't remember who) bought some in Feb 2018.
The fabric was easy to sew and made a good waterproof coat. However it does fade rather quickly, I now have a 2 tone jacket, mainly pink but still red underneath were the hood lies. Not sure I would buy this fabric again although I have had a lot of wear out of the jacket.
I assume that is what they mean by 'will age with use'. I would not be happy if I had spent time constructing a garment which then faded.
Title: Re: My Christmas present to me
Post by: Gernella on November 09, 2019, 10:07:00 AM
Not sure I like the sound of that @toileandtrouble, although I have a red jacket in it and no signs of fade at all, yet.  I think if I had bought one, I wouldn't be too happy if the colour faded.  DH has a couple of Barbour waxed jackets and generally they just get a 'well used' look, which a lot of people prefer

I shall have to keep an eye on it.