Well, as the wind and rain eased off for a bit today, I tried bleach, then rinse, then strong tea. It's not so mustardy now tht it's dry, so I think I will hang it outside when the sun is stronger later in the season.
PS- modified to clarify- sun bleaching hopefully will fade the colour.
(I have found sun effective on tomato stains).

True, but in my case, only if you want people to ask if I am feeling ill

I think you did a pretty good job with this pattern, but it is disappointing when the fabric lets you down. Although it looks a little floppy, maybe an underslip would help?

Ruthie, did you get the Burda shaped bottom from the pile of mags I gave you a while back? If you want rid of thePrima patterns, just send them down

The 2/19 womens clothing magazine is up on their website. Fairly basic stuff, tops still swinging out towards the hip. I can usually find the magazine in Bristol at Temple Meads station.

Advice on trollers like this is to ignore them. Any attention only encourages them.

Manuela is also good value at shopping- we went through Harvey Nicks like a dose of salts- honestly, mostly the fabric and finish of womens' clothing was worse than Primark. (Not to mention the more is more philosophy- ie, how about adding a fringe to that multicolour dress? Ok, and some pompoms) We found a plain grey cashmere coat perfectly made, and tried to persuade the young assistant to buy it NOW with her staff discount.
Then to Fabricland- I got a crash course in fabric for hot places- she bought a dress length of pink flowery polycotton sprinkled with raindrops, went home and sewed a sheath dress.
(We have totally different wardrobing ideas-she is a Chanel lady, I tend towards Japanese baglady).