I could probably do this but I might need longer to complete 2 different garments as we’ll be away some of the time.

Could it be extended and cover July?

Also, I think it shouldn’t matter if you’ve made or started something previously and that could apply to all the competitions to allow for more entries? Presumably, there was a particular reason that you can only start and finish an item in the specified month but there are fewer members making clothes now so maybe the rules could be re-visited?

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This is my quilted Jacket from East that I also want to use as a pattern. This Jacket is reversible so that solves the seams dilemma. I particularly like the white quilting stitch they’ve used so I’ll look at the decorative stitches on my machine and see if there’s anything comparable I can use. 

However, I definitely want to make at least one Patchwork, quilted jacket. Just need to decide on which pattern to follow.

If I was making an unlined one (I probably wouldn't!) I'd be inclined to at least bind the seams so they didn't look a mess. Thats a point ... Did the GBSB line their jackets???? I imagine with the ridiculous time constraint they wuldnt havetime to both make the fabric, layer it, quilt it, make the jacket, line it and bind the outside edges too ... So I bet the insides look a right mess

I plan to overlock the seams as I want it to be an easy lightweight summer jacket.

I have two treadles, one at the pub and one here. Sadly both need new belts but one day....... (pre apocalypse hopefully!!  )

I bought a pack of 2 leather belts via Amazon.
Sadly, I can’t buy direct from U.K. shops as few will post to Ireland now and they don’t want the faff of completing customs paperwork. 

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Thank you for all your lovely comments.

I wasn’t really expecting anyone to be particularly interested in my acquisition so I’m chuffed that several of you have commented on my thread and given me further guidance and made me feel that buying it wasn’t a silly decision.

I’ve also received an incredibly thoughtful email from one TSP-er with lots of valuable tips and advice and I’m especially humbled given how otherwise occupied they are with stuff at the moment. 

I’ll keep you all posted on my progress. 

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I have a couple of soft covers on my son’s bed that lose the Single bed size duvet inside them regularly. I just safety pin the duvet into the corners of the cover to keep it in place.