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Vintage Machines / Re: Jones z-690 Foreign
« on: March 25, 2024, 22:38:30 PM »
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A Good Yarn / Re: Baby collection
« on: March 21, 2024, 17:32:14 PM »
Those are beautiful @Sheilago I'm sure the new mum will be delighted.

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A Good Yarn / Re: Ploshkin - Weaving Along
« on: March 20, 2024, 08:15:19 AM »
What a great way to demo the different weaves! They're all good, looking forward to seeing what your sis chooses.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 18, 2024, 16:01:04 PM »
Update on the linen/viscose from Pound Fabrics: it's been washed & pressed, it's lost a bit of stiffness but will be good for a dress or top. Drapes even better than when it arrived. The muslin - 4m of it - has 2 flaws each running across the width. I'll have to cut round them. It was only £2/m though. After washing it's crinkled up like 1960s cheesecloth, perfect for DH's summer shirts & it won't be ironed.

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Technical Help / Re: do I need to lengthen the back bodice?
« on: March 18, 2024, 14:02:56 PM »
I agree with @Bodgeitandscarper but I'm not an expert either.

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Very cosy, both you & the doll @toileandtrouble. That's a lovely colour.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 15, 2024, 19:04:37 PM »
Thanks @So Chic . I've historically gone for plains but am trying to be more adventurous.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 15, 2024, 17:15:37 PM »
@coffeeandcake we'll have to swap pattern ideas! Pity @realale didn't give in to temptation, we could have had a triplet meet up.

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 17:04:27 PM »
I also have a couple of pairs of vintage adjustable buttonhole scissors like those in your pic @DiverDan.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 13, 2024, 16:37:17 PM »
@Acorn  this print is 55% linen, I think it might be a bit heavy for a shirt. Have a look at the other linen mixes, I think there's another one which has less linen, that might be a better weight for you. Having said that, it's a loose-ish weave with a nice drape. Once washed it will probably be softer. Will let you know!

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 16:26:33 PM »
I bought a couple of pairs from Dunelm's fabric counter, they were so pretty. Completely useless, I took them back & the woman was a bit indignant but I dug my heels in & insisted on a refund. I'm still using the shears my parents bought me when I was ooh, maybe 16. They have been sharpened a few times! I also have the pinking shears still but I have replaced them. I have some Fiskears ones which came as a bundle with a machine, they're surprisingly good. I've got a rotary cutter but have never got the hang of it.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 13, 2024, 16:13:10 PM »
I've just received a lovely linen/viscose print (John Louden) from Pound Fabrics. £8.75/m which I think is very reasonable. This will be a dress for me. Also 4m of white muslin at £2/m to make a couple of summer shirts for DH.   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 12, 2024, 17:36:32 PM »
No sewing here until the decorating is finished. I have ordered fabric though - does that count?

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In the wardrobe / Re: Mary Quaint Shift Dress
« on: March 09, 2024, 16:04:16 PM »
That's lovely l!

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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello
« on: March 07, 2024, 07:04:45 AM »
Your bags are great. My grands would love the Paw Patrol fabric too. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with walking trousers. Will you use a commercial pattern or copy a favourite pair? A good opportunity to design the pockets exactly how you want them.

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