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In the wardrobe / Re: Possibly a crazy/impossible alteration?
« on: January 19, 2024, 10:29:57 AM »
From the before picture, there looks to be some excess in the back too. How does it look if you were to take it in by 1" or so at the side seams? This may be easier that adding a front princess seam given the location of the pockets.

In answer to your earlier query about sealing the seams, Pennine Outdoor have a selection of products.
https://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/haberdashery/seam-seal-tapes-sealants-and-repair-products

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The Haberdashery / Re: Cone to spool?
« on: December 24, 2023, 18:09:38 PM »
This particular rule about URLs does seem to catch out new members who may be keen to participate from the start.

Is there a standard way for moderators to deal with such errant posts? Some just have the URLs removed which makes any further “conversation” difficult whereas others have been edited so that enough information remains.

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Sewing Machines / Re: Brother A16 ????
« on: December 18, 2023, 11:20:34 AM »
Hi @deetee , welcome to TSP - we like helping people buy sewing machines  :)

I don't know what price you have found for the A16 or what features you particularly liked about it, but Sewing Machines Direct have a Brother Innov-Is 15 which is very similar and £70 cheaper than their price for the A16.
https://www.sewingmachines.co.uk/browse-machines/sewing-machines/innov-is-15/

Several members have bought machines from SMD and are very happy with the service.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: shops in Chester
« on: December 05, 2023, 10:54:02 AM »
Abakhan in Chester now has fabrics by weight. I'm not sure what type of fabric would interest you, but quilting cottons work out at ~£5/m when bought by weight. I can't think of any other fabric/haby shops in the city centre. There might be a knitting stall in the new indoor market, but it is mainly street food stalls now.

Jaycotts showroom has machines and fabrics on display, but have a look at their website and go with a shopping list as they can get items from the warehouse part of the unit.

There is the cathedral to look around and three museums that I can think of (Sick to Death, Deva Roman Experience and the Grosvenor Musuem) and if the weather is nice you might like to do a walk round the city walls.

If you enjoy hunting for bargains in charity shops, Chester has plenty and they often have a good selection of race day / party/ wedding outfits.

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: Overlocker recommendations please
« on: October 29, 2023, 12:11:17 PM »
@SewRuthieSews I have a Bernina 600DL and can raise the knife to make access easier. I think the same can be done on the 800DL.
https://www.bernina.com/Bernina/media/Support/Overlocker_Serger/800DL/Documents/EN/Instruction-Manual-700D_800DL_EN_DE_FR_E.pdf

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In the wardrobe / Re: Waist belt with pockets?
« on: October 17, 2023, 19:43:55 PM »
@SewRuthieSews If you are still looking a pattern for a waist belt with pockets, I recently came across this pattern:
https://www.bag-uettes.com/marsupial-belt

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@Kad Thank you for that suggestion. I'd looked to see if there were any online calculators, but not thought of looking for apps :facepalm:

I've installed the Apple version on my iPad and will take a look at it during my lunch hour.

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@Lowena  @datcat23 Thanks for your comments on this.

I subscribe to a quilting magazine and their patterns tend to include instructions as to how many WOF are needed and how to subcut them. Perhaps this is why I was expecting to see similar instructions in this pattern.

Anyway, I've spent some of this morning setting up an Excel spreadsheet to do the calculations should I come across another pattern lacking these instructions  8)

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@Deafoldbat The pattern does include the yardage required for the background fabric. The other fabrics are cut from FQs and are more straightforward.

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@Deafoldbat Thank you for doing the calculations. I was going to work it out this evening but then thought that my quilt maths might not be at their best after a large glass of  red  :toast:

I’d be interest to know if others think if this information should have been included in the pattern.

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I have been known to “reverse engineer” a quilt design and then work out the yardage and cutting instructions. I often find it easier to understand my own calculations but realise that this is not fair to quilt designers and so I am trying to buy patterns, especially if it is something a bit out of the ordinary or not based on traditional quilt blocks.

However, I have just bought a quilt pattern and am rather disappointed to find limited instructions as to how to cut the background fabric. It just gives the sizes of the pieces and how many are needed.
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I was expecting to get details of how many WOF strips needed and how to sub-cut them, but instead I am going to have to work this out.

Am I expecting too much or is this just lazy pattern writing? The pattern is described as “beginner friendly” so would it be acceptable to email the author for further details?


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I used this offer in store today. I was expecting some catch or having to sign up to the loyalty scheme, but all I had to do was to mention the “Hobby5” offer at the till.

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@Acorn I think there is another voucher valid until the end of October that was sent to loyalty club members.

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An offer for £5 off at Hobbycraft online and in store has been extended until 23:59 on Sunday 8 October.

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