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A bit of a 'do' / Re: Bridesmaids outfits
« on: August 29, 2021, 17:38:36 PM »
Very pretty, lovely colour.
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Patterns Discussion / Re: McCalls 8246
« on: August 29, 2021, 17:34:42 PM »
Love that style of coat.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Wadding/batting
« on: August 29, 2021, 15:44:46 PM »
@Renegade Sewist I have an old blanket that Cosmo 
used to sit on the sofa, it is not too thick so I'll have a look for it.
used to sit on the sofa, it is not too thick so I'll have a look for it.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Wadding/batting
« on: August 29, 2021, 15:03:32 PM »
Thank you @Renegade Sewist that is useful info and thanks @Bill for your offer but I'll see what I can find about the house to use, I'm still at the planning stage.
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Wadding/batting
« on: August 29, 2021, 13:09:58 PM »531
Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Wadding/batting
« on: August 29, 2021, 11:26:41 AM »
I need help with choice of batting for the sewing machine mat I am thinking of making. What sort should I use and how thick is it? I've had a look on Minerva but the majority seem to be sold in bed or cot sizes. Can I buy it by the metre? Or should I just cut up on old blanket? 
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In the wardrobe / Re: Grey wool skirt Simplicity K8128
« on: August 28, 2021, 12:31:26 PM »
The Alfa zipper foot is very slim with one "toe" and you can get right up to the zip teeth. It must be obsolete because I couldn't find it on any Alfa spares site. Did a bit more this morning so ready for the machine tomorrow. My Italian lambswool sweaters are on the way from Amazon 
, all chosen to go with the grey skirt.
, all chosen to go with the grey skirt.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Grey wool skirt Simplicity K8128
« on: August 28, 2021, 10:20:41 AM »
@Helen M and @SkoutSews I have just tried again with the Alfa zip foot and it went in OK when I remembered to click it into place with the little black lever at the back off the machine 
. I am going to pin the lining in place this morning.
. I am going to pin the lining in place this morning.
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Sewing Spaces and Furniture / Re: Finally - my new sewing room kitted out and in use
« on: August 28, 2021, 10:11:42 AM »
What an excellent room to work in, no wonder you love it so much. Enjoy it.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Grey wool skirt Simplicity K8128
« on: August 27, 2021, 22:05:22 PM »
@Helen M The Alfa foot is like half a foot but I realised afterwards I didn't clip it into place properly on the Janome 
so I'll try again.
so I'll try again.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Grey wool skirt Simplicity K8128
« on: August 27, 2021, 17:25:52 PM »
I sewed the lining today, I am pleased with the polyester habotai, it is very smooth and antistatic. The zip is in the skirt but I am not liking the zip foot of the Janome, having to shift it over when you sew the other side of the zip. My Alfa zip foot wouldn't fit on the Janome. I expect I'll get used to it.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Beginner trying to understand a Burda pattern...
« on: August 27, 2021, 09:53:12 AM »
Super job @Andymat, using the towels was a great idea, well done.
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Nice lining?
« on: August 25, 2021, 16:50:27 PM »
Minerva have some pretty lining fabrics and a few more expensive fancy tailoring ones. I just bought a silver grey habotai lining for the skirt I am making from them, it is being delivered tomorrow.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Grey wool skirt Simplicity K8128
« on: August 24, 2021, 16:50:00 PM »
I've made a start, the wool is very fine so I will line it.
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A Good Yarn / Re: Love note sweater
« on: August 24, 2021, 11:19:58 AM »
Super sweater, love the colour.