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That looks good. :loveit:  I do like striped bindings.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Making a full length flared pencil skirt
« on: March 22, 2024, 09:24:38 AM »
My first thought was that to achieve the stripes you will have to use gores, not a circle or part circle.  Even if you do it in just two 'volcano shape' pieces you need to curve the hem and the top of the lower section.  If you are not sure what I mean cut out mini versions in paper and stick together with seloptape to see what happens with a straight hem.

If the pencil skirt is jersey then I think that you should use a jersey fabric for the fishtail section also.

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Technical Help / Re: bias wrinkles with photo, finally
« on: March 18, 2024, 10:10:49 AM »
Toiles shoud always have a big seam allowance!

Is the waist seam sitting where your natural waist is?  Tie a length of narrow elastic around your waist (over the toile) and  move around to allow it to settle.  Does it want to be on the seam line?

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@Bjay   :hug:

I cut out the backing and wadding strips from the measurements it should be with 8" (finished) blocks and it's short by a couple of inches  :scream:  It is scrappy and wonkey so I'll do the QAYG to within a couple of inches of the end and then add an extra horizontal strip of backing  to make up the difference.  Squeezing enough wadding from the excess will be a challenge but I am determined not to buy anything towards this project.
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@StitchinTime Those colours will make a nice masculine quilt which I think they are often needing, but do add a few brighter colours to make it pop.

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I have just sorted out the wadding - actually most of it is bump = curtain interlining, but very similar to wadding.

I'm doing QAYG in four strips; first strip of wadding is one piece, second strip has one seam, 3rd strip has about four seams and the 4th strip is a patchwork quilt in its own right, and used up odds and ends of assorted waddings including some bits of poly stuff.  It won't show inside the sandwich ;)

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 16, 2024, 14:25:49 PM »
Dunno about that...
I've cut some rather nice curves with the rotary blades. The biggest problems with rotary cutters are the need for a cutting mat and if the ruler slips, the straight line goes out the window.

The need for a huge cutting mat and the cost of replacing blades - even if you do sharpen them they don't last that long.

Stand over the ruler and press down; it doesn't slip if you do it properly.

I'm with @Ohsewsimple  in using the rotary cutter for bias tape or straps but I still maintain that scissors are more accurate for cutting out - look at some old GBSB programs and you'll see some really inaccurate cutting out by contestants who used rotary cutters.  I recall one who must have sliced at least a quarter inch off the pattern edge, and thus also the fabric.


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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 15, 2024, 09:38:58 AM »
Rotary cutters are for using against a ruler, so straight cuts only.  Scissors and shears are for cutting complex or rounded shapes.

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 18:13:31 PM »
:laughing:  :laughing:  :laughing:
The last scissors I bought were from Dunelm, by the tills.....£5 for 2 pairs ( small and large ) I've just cut some embroidery thread and opened a sealed plastic bag with them..... :devil:

Was the thread hanging loosely or did you pull it taut to cut it?  A while ago there were several pairs of scissors on the sales table at craft club.  Sales volunteer tried to convince me they were good and cut at all sorts of things.  I held a length of sewing thread loosely and not one of them would cut it!

I have all sorts of scissors.  The favourite for cutting out fabric are shears from Amazon, followed by Ernest Wright 8" scissors for anything tough.  For unpicking I have a teeny pair of 3.5" scissors from Ernest Wright which have very fine points for getting into individual stitches.

ETA Karen K Buckley scissors are also very good - and I religously keep paper and fabric scissors separate.

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Yes I have  0_0 
It's made a dent in the pink and blue-green stash, I can now get the lids onto those boxes!

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Whatever you choose to call them, hourglass, bow-tie, pin wheel ...  the variations of what can be done using squares made from two half square triangles is infinite.  Colour choice and light/dark placement can make such a difference. 

Your quilt, do it your way and enjoy it - we don't allow the quilt police on here, Acorn keeps them firmly under lock and key in her shed.

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Four strips of blocks ready for QAYG.  I'll be doing the method that doesn't have sashing at every join.  The sashing, where I want it, is already incorporated into the pieced strips

Next task will be to investigate the available wadding.  I have a large chunk of bump (curtain interlining) which DD gave me.  It is very similar to wadding but if it's not quite big enough I'll have to add in a bit of regular wadding.  It won't notice once finished - and it's supposed to be scrappy and wonky.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 01, 2024, 12:19:47 PM »
I’ve also been looking at Overlockers and I’m thinking about buying the Bernina L460. I’ve read reviews and watched some online videos where it sounds pretty quiet in action and doesn’t hop about when on full speed.

The thing that makes me prefer this model to the L450 which is €200 cheaper is that it apparently has a DC motor and is a lot more powerful and able to tackle thicker fabric seams.

My current Brother will noisily tackle medium thick fabrics but a friend borrowed it and used it on a thicker coat fabric and I think that damaged it slightly. I’ve had it serviced but it’s not the same.

When I bought my Bernina 1150 it was in preference to a Brother, the Bernina was so much smoother and quieter in action.  It's proved to be a really good purchase.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Memory hole
« on: February 27, 2024, 08:23:03 AM »
Bondaweb or Wonder Under. 
Misty Fuse is similar but lighter and without the paper.

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi, I’ve just joined the forum.
« on: February 26, 2024, 08:17:54 AM »
You lot have just made me place an order with Pound Fabrics.  I'll report back on the quality when the parcel arrives.

Locally, in Rochester, there is Hometown for P@Q fabrics, lots of choice but no bargains and that's about it.  If you really search around there are one or two small habby shops that might have a bit of knitting yarn and a dozen or so bolts of fabric but the chances of finding something you want are very slim.

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