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Access All Accessories / Re: Felted scarf
« Last post by Lachica on Yesterday at 20:21:06 »Lovely colours, what a fab project.
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Access All Accessories / Re: Felted scarf
« Last post by realale on Yesterday at 20:07:54 »That's lovely!! Those are just my colours 
I agree about the felting process - I did it on my textile course and can still remember the way my arms had a good work out
I agree about the felting process - I did it on my textile course and can still remember the way my arms had a good work out
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by Renegade Sewist on Yesterday at 18:47:11 »I feel like doing the same @KayK but until it warms up I can't summon up any motivation to get started!
It still feels very cold today with the strong winds.
This is a fact! Hard enough to get on the bathroom scale when the house is chilled let alone try on clothing. Brrr!
Another long torso, short leg person here. Love jumpsuits, hate the wedgies.I sewed my 1st one when I was 16 or 17. That project was where I learned about adjusting pattern pieces for a better fit-I didn't. Also learned that you should use suitable fabric, not just what caught your eye. I used a slightly shiny muted jacquard print acetate. If you're thinking men's ties or suit lining you're correct! "Perfect for my blistering hot climate.
I'm hoping to clear out my dresser later this week. Most is suitable for the bin. Realized all of it is pre-covid acquisition and getting tatty. Fingers crossed for a shopping excursion this Friday. Just two pair of everyday pants. That's my goal.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by Ouryve on Yesterday at 18:25:00 »I think Joules did go under and Next own them now, @KayK
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Access All Accessories / Re: Felted scarf
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on Yesterday at 17:14:29 »Beautiful colours!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home Sweet Home Contest March and April 2024
« Last post by SewRuthieSews on Yesterday at 17:03:47 »@Tamnymore a child's hanger is just the right size isn't it!
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Access All Accessories / Felted scarf
« Last post by Ellabella on Yesterday at 16:53:42 »DD and I did a workshop last Saturday and made scarves.
They are wool felted onto silk organza with scraps of sari silk as embellishments.
I really enjoyed doing it but the felting was a very good work out for the bingo wings.
I wore the scarf yesterday and it’s wonderfully light but very warm..
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They are wool felted onto silk organza with scraps of sari silk as embellishments.
I really enjoyed doing it but the felting was a very good work out for the bingo wings.
I wore the scarf yesterday and it’s wonderfully light but very warm..
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In the wardrobe / Re: Wardrobe switchover time?
« Last post by KayK on Yesterday at 16:34:28 »@Ouryve Quite agree about the quality! Same happened with Joules - I'd been wearing their stuff since the year dot, when they only sold the clothes at horse shows, and their deck shirts went on for ever. The fabric quality got worse and worse, and I seem to think the company was about to go to the dogs a short while ago. However, I have noticed that they now seem to have gone back to their roots, and are producing a better quality range now - I bought a sweatshirt and sailor top and the fabric was really good!
Also same about Seasalt sizing - I quite like their tunic tops, however, after years of manual labour with horses, I have got quite muscly biceps and forearms, and the sleeves do not fit - practically turning into a tourniquet!
I only did it @HelenM as the alternative was helping DH cut up some wood to replace the rotten boards around the veg patch!
Also same about Seasalt sizing - I quite like their tunic tops, however, after years of manual labour with horses, I have got quite muscly biceps and forearms, and the sleeves do not fit - practically turning into a tourniquet!
I only did it @HelenM as the alternative was helping DH cut up some wood to replace the rotten boards around the veg patch!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« Last post by Acorn on Yesterday at 15:59:55 »@Silver Rose I did a lettuce hem, which was a bit of a cop-out but worked very nicely!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home Sweet Home Contest March and April 2024
« Last post by Ouryve on Yesterday at 14:58:32 »That's cheerful, @Tamnymore. I'm using one of those bags that shower curtains come in (made of the curtain fabric). It's getting rather grotty and I don't have shower curtains any more so can't replace it with the next one.