I bought this a couple of weeks ago....its a gorgeous, soft, very drapey jersey with peacock print feathers on it....I want a dress from it, not sure what style/pattern....
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I bought this a couple of weeks ago....its a gorgeous, soft, very drapey jersey with peacock print feathers on it....I want a dress from it, not sure what style/pattern....
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The first one is a denim lace (Marcy Tilton) I lusted after ever since I missed out on it the first time around (I've since made my own, quilting 4 yards of perforated denim onto 4 yards of lace). It arrived yeasterday, and I made a little happy dance :loveit: I am currently daydreaming about what to make from it.
The second one is a structured cotton mix (Marcy Tilton) for a sheath dress.
No 3 is a Nani Iro Double Gauze cotton for a loose fitting sumer dress.
The lace No 4 (Marcy Tilton again - I absolutely loved her recent offerings) for a sleeveless duster (most probably Vogue 1540)
I bought some very inexpensive viscose for tops or summer dresses. The grey one was a bargain. I wanted 2 metres at £2 a metre but there wasn't quite enough. The fabric had some damage as it was the end of the roll. I hesitated so the shop worker threw it into a bag and said "£2 for the whole thing." Couldn't say no, could I. I can cut around the damaged bits and definitely get a top out of it.
The bright blue with dots is not what I would ordinarily go for but thought I'd take a punt. DD told me it reminded her of a hospital gown. Put me off!
Viscose, like all rayons, isn't really a natural fibreYeah I know what you mean. I feel like it's a grey area. It's much comfier to wear than polyester or nylon though.
Sandra, I love your fish fabric! Lovely colours too. Can I be cheeky and ask which Ebay seller you bought it from?
Jessie
Yeah I know what you mean. I feel like it's a grey area. It's much comfier to wear than polyester or nylon though.
I work on the principle that when we retire (not a chance), I will never have to go out buying fabric again!!! ;)
Jessie
I succumbed to temptation, and bought this, a cotton sateen.oh that's nice :loveit:
Not sure if I've figured out how to do this but here goes
I had some of that, it's very nice, but incredibly static-y. I'm hoping a vinegar rinse will cure it, or I'm unlikely to wear it often! Let me know if yours is the same
Marcy again?...Got me there ;)
The joy of money in my PayPal account... it well and truly burns a hole in my pocket!
Being off work recuperating is chipping away at my bank balance...will this madness ever stop...I only started sewing in January!!!
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Got me there ;)
At the moment quite a number of her fabrics are right up my alley, and I have never been disappointed with the quality of what I've got.
I only wish shipping wasn't so expensive
It's from the stash that the creative spirit flows and it's this forum in the various sew alongs and challenges that provides the focus. You can't have one without the other :)
Mmm great haul, maliw. And I'm just checking my Abakhan loyalty card to see how much you have to spend to get a £10 voucher. You have been a frequent flyer at Abakhan, haven't you? ;)This is my second loyalty card :| In my defence I got a card when they were first issued but yes, I do go quite often. ;)
Ooooh the temptations of Abakhan!!!!!
Being off work recuperating is chipping away at my bank balance...will this madness ever stop...I only started sewing in January!!!
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I bought some beautiful pure white-on-white striped stretch cotton, which arrived a tad too late to sew it up for the White challenge. I put it to one side and sulked lightly...
Today, I had an email saying I'd had a partial refund of postage charges from the seller, and I went to look again at the fabric...because I'd said to the missus there wasn't enough for a long sleeved shirt BUT the eBay details reminded me I'd ordered THREE METRES.
I measured it. 110cm. TWENTY ONE QUID PEOPLE! I probably would not have noticed, or not for some time! I messaged the guy, he's sending me more. What is it with my sewing luck right now? Which sewing gods have I offended? Have I not shed enough blood to the seam ripper and sewing needles?
I went to Goldhawk Road for the first time on Tuesday. Wow!
I bought 2m of Liberty Silk for £20!! No plans for it yet.
Never managed to get there yet. Love the sequin fabric. And I have the Liberty silk in a teal colour. It,s really nice.
Have you made anything with yours yet? I'm not sure what to do with it.
SO I bought this - stretch cotton sateen and I love the print - but have no real idea what to make with it to really show it off. Any ideas? There are in fact 2 print panels.Oooohhhhhh, that is soooooooo beautiful :loveit:
Oooohhhhhh, that is soooooooo beautiful :loveit:
Are the panels long enough for a very simple maxi dress?
Oooohhhhhh, that is soooooooo beautiful :loveit:
Are the panels long enough for a very simple maxi dress?
I have been looking for ages for some border print fabric as I want to try and make a semi fitted dress (on the top) with a half/three quarter circle skirt..found some on e-bay...very very pleased with it...180cm wide and 3 metres length for £16...it was one of those bidding things...first time I have bid for anything (I had guidance from my daughter)....
It's a soft drapey/stretch material (sorry, don't know the technical term as I am still at the stage of describing...I know what cotton and poplin look like now!!)
I order it on Sunday and it arrived today....
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this is what I got when I went to shop for a zipOmg, I loooooooove the dragonfly fabric :loveit:
Red powder touch crepe for a dress. Pink is a viscose
the cream is a viscose
got this fabric from Midland Textiles yesterday not sure what to make with it
I love the dragonfly fabric Stitches, and the pink, the red is lovely too. ;)
Look forward to seeing what you make with them.
Jessie
Someone stop me I keep taking short breaks from marking and indulging myself with online shopping! I'll have spent all my exam fees at this rate!Ok ...Shouts in stern voice 'Step away from the Credit card Fairy'...... will that work :)
Someone stop me I keep taking short breaks from marking and indulging myself with online shopping! I'll have spent all my exam fees at this rate!
Evidently during the war the fashionable woman about town made a gas mask bag to match her current costume: I've just bought some 1940's style fabric and have an original pattern for a gas mask bag from the July 1941 edition of 'The Ideal Home and Garden' I'm going to make it up (soon-ish) and dangle it on a 1940's Enthusiast Facebook site I belong to and see if I get a bite!!
The War and Peace show is returning to the Hop Farm at Paddock Wood, you could make some and sell them there, bet they'd sell like hot cakes.
I was taking some stuff into the local charity shop, and happened to look around while I was there. There were 2 balls of a fawn coloured Sirdar 100g, and 2 balls of blue Sirdar 200g all for £2!
Absolutely perfect for the 2 Peter Rabbits which are to be done for next Easter! :) :)
Jessie