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Title: And now for something different!
Post by: Efemera on July 13, 2019, 17:19:49 PM
I bought this...it’s Scuba. Way out of my comfort zone. Any suggestions for a pattern. I can’t do shift type styles.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Nevis5 on July 13, 2019, 17:22:42 PM
Gorgeous pattern, @Efemera  ! I'm afraid I'm no good with suggestions though; I avoid poly anything like the plague.  I have seen dresses with circle/flared skirts made out of scuba though; I think anything with simple lines should work as I understand it resists pressing.  It will be lovely, whatever you choose!
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Catllar on July 13, 2019, 17:32:11 PM
Anything a bit structural. Peplums, skater skirts, princess seams ( not necessarily all at once)
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Efemera on July 13, 2019, 19:13:47 PM
Skater skirt sounds good...
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: WildAtlanticWay on July 13, 2019, 19:29:06 PM
Is Scuba a lot like neoprene?
Why has it suddenly become so popular?
I’ve never actually seen it in the flesh so I’ll be very interested to hear how you get on with sewing it @Efemera.
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Post by: BrendaP on July 13, 2019, 20:30:32 PM
The pattern looks gorgeous.  How much fabric do you have?

IME there's scuba and there's scuba - it's a very vague sort of name for any heavy/thick smooth knitted fabric.  Sometimes it's just a double knit a bit like ponte and sometimes it's sort of like two layers of fabric bonded together.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Efemera on July 13, 2019, 21:04:46 PM
It’s a fairly substantial medium smooth Scuba... not something I’d normally wear. I have 3 meters ...probably sweat like a sweaty thing!
I’m now looking for a skater style pattern but I’ll make it calf length.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Ellabella on July 13, 2019, 23:21:15 PM
Now thats a bold choice @Efemera !

Lovely fabric, wonderful pattern.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Manuela on July 14, 2019, 05:10:16 AM
How about a very simple spring/summer coat without lining?

(https://www.gerryweber.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-GW_MASTER/default/dw044b718e/images/large/Mantel-aus-Scuba-front-4058425096845-80232.jpg)

(https://onepiece.imgix.net/scuba-coat-black-2.jpg?w=628&h=1156&fit=crop&q=60)

Marcy Tilton’s Vogue 8934 would look great in it too.

(https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/sites/default/files/products/v8934/V8934.gif)

So would her sister’s Butterick 6422...., then again that’s what I do with florals nowadays  ;)

(https://butterick.mccall.com/sites/default/files/products/b6422/B6422.gif)
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Sewbee on July 14, 2019, 08:12:26 AM
I have never bought or sewn scuba so not quite sure what it is. I love your fabric and first thing I bought of was a kimono jacket.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Efemera on July 14, 2019, 08:43:29 AM
Thanks for all your suggestions... the more I look at the fabric the more I think I had a moment of madness....it may end up in the Marketpalce!
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Post by: Sewbusy on July 14, 2019, 13:02:43 PM
@Efemera.  the more I look at the fabric the more I think I had a moment of madness....it may end up in the Market Place

My moment of Scuba madness results in one metre of Unicorn Rainbow Scuba and one metre Rainbow Organza. It was intended for a 5 yer old' party dress, that didn't happen. Though I'm sure I could manage an outfit to fit me, the look would be so great on a 76year old. Please tell me if you think I could carry it?  :[

I do have plenty of stiff net to boost the Organza.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Catllar on July 14, 2019, 16:08:27 PM
I like scuba - although it's limited by temperature as to when you can wear it. Dressmaking scuba it's a kind of thickish ponte roma.  Proper scuba has several layers including a very fine rubber layer - I've got some of that too but it has been sitting in the box for a long time while I consider what to use it for. Quite like Manuela's coat suggestion. Shouldn't be too hard and I might even get something wearable - ( see my post  about no more sewing for me!)  Don't think a kimono would work as it is not at all soft or draped.
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Ploshkin on July 15, 2019, 10:46:12 AM
Scuba just makes me picture wet suits - I can't get past that  :)
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: b15erk on July 15, 2019, 10:49:04 AM
I've got a piece of floral scuba in the stash waiting for inspiration too, so watching this with interest to pick up some ideas.

Wondering if perhaps a sheath dress would make up well?  - no lining needed.

Jessie
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Efemera on July 15, 2019, 12:53:46 PM
Scuba just makes me picture wet suits - I can't get past that  :)

I have a made a wet suit in the dim and distant past but it wasn’t flowery!
Title: Re: And now for something different!
Post by: Efemera on July 15, 2019, 12:54:31 PM
I've got a piece of floral scuba in the stash waiting for inspiration too, so watching this with interest to pick up some ideas.

Wondering if perhaps a sheath dress would make up well?  - no lining needed.

Jessie
A sheath would be perfect.... but not for me, I’d look like a sausage in a skin!