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Reception => Hi, I'm new... => Topic started by: Manchita on April 17, 2019, 18:04:56 PM

Title: Hi Everyone!
Post by: Manchita on April 17, 2019, 18:04:56 PM
Hi, I have just joined having learned so much since I found the forum (a few days ago) just by reading posts. What an amazingly talented, knowledgeable and helpful group you are!

I have recently returned to dressmaking after a break of over 30 years! I had made curtains and other home things each time I moved house but it was all straight lines. I was taught to sew by my Mum and also learned at school. In my teens I used to make the things I couldn't afford to buy.

I recently retired and after giving up horse riding I needed something to occupy my time. I am also a real pear shape so I struggle to get clothes to fit. Hopefully the ones I make will.

This year I hope to get rid of a few bad habits:

making things I like the look of but do not need and will never wear
buying fabric I like with no idea what I am going to do with it as it is not appropriate for the things I wear
attempting projects that are far too ambitious for my skill level (but the pattern envelopes are very inviting)

I also hope to make a pair of trousers that actually fit me.

I am looking forward to sharing my disasters and, hopefully, the occasional triumph.

Thanks for letting me join.
Title: Re: Hi Everyone!
Post by: wrenkins on April 17, 2019, 18:07:01 PM
@Manchita with a resume like that you will slot in seamlessly.  0_0
Welcome.
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Post by: Surest1tch on April 17, 2019, 18:45:40 PM
Welcome Manchita  :D
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Post by: Efemera on April 17, 2019, 18:46:12 PM
Hello there...
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Post by: Greybird on April 17, 2019, 19:27:38 PM
Hello and welcome!
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Post by: Helen M on April 17, 2019, 19:31:20 PM
Welcome Manchita  :)
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Post by: sewingj on April 17, 2019, 20:05:50 PM
Welcome Manchita.  I`ve been trying to make a pair of trousers that fit for about 5 years!
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Post by: Manchita on April 17, 2019, 20:19:42 PM
Quote from: sewingj on April 17, 2019, 20:05:50 PM
Welcome Manchita.  I`ve been trying to make a pair of trousers that fit for about 5 years!

Oh heck, no hope then! At least the attempts might give everyone a laugh. That's the thing you see, when you don't have that much experience, everything seems possible.
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Post by: fajita on April 17, 2019, 21:03:23 PM
Welcome @Manchita  :flower: :drink:
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Post by: Sewingsue on April 17, 2019, 21:40:40 PM
Welcome, Manchita.
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Post by: Lachica on April 17, 2019, 21:55:28 PM
Oh heck, no hope then! At least the attempts might give everyone a laugh. That's the thing you see, when you don't have that much experience, everything seems possible.

Everything is possible. Just dive in, any queries there are loads of helpful, knowledgeable people on here.
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Post by: BrendaP on April 17, 2019, 21:57:17 PM
Welcome to TSP. 

We'll help you with most of that, but somehow we're not very good at reining you back when it comes to buying more lovely :fabric:
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Post by: Pearl on April 18, 2019, 06:11:51 AM
Welcome, @Manchita .   :drink: :flower:

I’m looking forward to seeing your makes, especially as I am a pear-shaped, darksider (patchwork and quilter) taking my first tentative steps into the light.
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Post by: Stitches on April 18, 2019, 06:56:05 AM
Welcome, @Manchita  :drink: :cake:
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Post by: Nevis5 on April 18, 2019, 11:23:14 AM
Welcome @Manchita  from me, too  :toast:  Good luck with the trousers!
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Post by: b15erk on April 18, 2019, 12:48:00 PM
A big welcome from me too Manchita! 

Trousers just need a bit more 'tweaking' than other stuff!  ;)

Once you get the hang of it, and find a pattern you like, you'll never be short of a pair of well fitted trousers.

Jessie
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Post by: Kenora on April 18, 2019, 12:51:12 PM
Welcome @Manchita  :flower:
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Post by: hernibs on April 18, 2019, 14:29:07 PM
Everything IS possible Machita!!  Welcome here!