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The Emporia => Fun with Fabric => Topic started by: fajita on June 21, 2019, 22:37:34 PM

Title: My New Pretties
Post by: fajita on June 21, 2019, 22:37:34 PM

I had some time in Birmingham today, as other half had a lunch meeting, so I cadged a lift.

I fell into the Fancy Silk Store. Oops

I bought one metre of this lovely velvety soft, suede textured on both sides, slightly stretchy fabric. I imagine some sort of polyesterish fabric. No idea what I'll do with it.

I also bought some 3 metres of pink cotton (polycotton?) fabric that might make a pretty summer dress or skirt or blouse. It's bordered along both edges though. Will have to give its use some thought.

Title: Re: My New Pretties
Post by: snoozi soozi on June 22, 2019, 10:45:37 AM

The cotton is a lovely colour, I had some similar stuff in black which was being sold off v cheap - the only reason I bought it, I don't do black as a general rule - and attempted to make a skirt with it.....it was the very devil to sew. Good luck with it  :)

Title: Re: My New Pretties
Post by: Elnnina on June 22, 2019, 11:14:07 AM

Oh they are pretty - why are we so far away from Birmingham???