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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello
« on: May 23, 2020, 12:53:44 PM »
Hi @Jabandmove, glad you found your way here 
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 22, 2020, 15:48:34 PM »
I am feeling a bit more positive. I have some nice cotton fabric coming so might have a go with something else. I will post pics of the patterns I have and see what you all think, if any would be a good one for me to try.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 22, 2020, 15:13:45 PM »Now you've learned the basic lesson of sewing. No matter how long you sew or how proficient you get, there will be patterns that make you wonder if you're just stupid, simple beginner labeled patterns that are anything but, idiotic choices for sample fabrics and mostly a lot of living and learning going on. It never really ends, it just changes.
I really do appreciate that comment @Renegade Sewist. I feel a bit deflated right now. I will come back to it at a later date when I feel more confident. I really wanted to put it in the May Comp, but hey ho.
And everyone else thank you. Its great to have this support.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 22, 2020, 12:44:05 PM »Can I suggest that you also make your first one in cotton, even if your intention is to make it in crepe later. Crepe is lovely, but can be slippery and hard to control - you will be able to do it, and people will have plenty of advice as to hw to manage it, but if you can get to grips with the pattern without having the extra burden of misbehaving fabric, life will be easier!
Hi Acorn. I actually managed the fabric well. I did lots of research into how to work with it. The fabric wasn't the problem, it was understanding the pattern, but thank you for the suggestion.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 22, 2020, 10:04:54 AM »
The Pattern does say on the front Beginner Friendly. So a bit misleading. Thanks for all your effort to help. I have given up.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 21, 2020, 22:35:54 PM »I made this top too and wish I hadn’t. Like @snoozi soozi I found the instructions baffling at best.
To be honest I thought they were appalling, the photos of this step very poor, and I was mystified to read that the 'circles on the facing and the main body won’t match exactly'. WHAT? For those here giving advice I’d just like to point out that it's not an ordinary V neck with a facing sewn as normal. Far from it. It’s a shame you have cut it out because I would have advised against it. I also found the armholes were way too low. Great if you keep your arms down all the time!
Thank you @Ohsewsimple, I was beginning to think I was stupid. The pattern claims to be beginner-friendly and the pictures, fabric and thread used in the pictures are really hard to make out. It's a shame because I really like the fabric, but I live and learn.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Newbie from Herts
« on: May 21, 2020, 20:42:01 PM »
Hello and a warm welcome @Arloony. Looking forward to reading your journey.
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: What are your top tips and must haves?
« on: May 21, 2020, 20:40:14 PM »I am new to sewing/quilting and new to this forum also....and just started taking notes on a pad. Very useful
Hi @Arloony, glad to have a newbie mate
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Tech Know How / Re: Adding photos into the text?
« on: May 21, 2020, 20:36:28 PM »
Why do my photos come out rotated? When I click on them on my computer they are the right way up, but show rotated in my post.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 21, 2020, 20:32:27 PM »I think you will probably have to finish the neckline before making the fold UNLESS there is a facing piece. Don't do any permanent stitching until you are sure you have the steps right, BUT the unpicker is your friend.There is a facing piece, but I will continue as instructed in the pattern, but will probably be back lol. I really do appreciate the help.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 21, 2020, 20:24:09 PM »
Thank you @UttaRetch I will give it a go. Scared to mess it up.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 21, 2020, 20:06:11 PM »
so I guess I have to sew around the neck and make a pleat at the base. I suppose this is just temporary so it doesnt matter what the pleat is like?
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 21, 2020, 19:54:55 PM »
Yes there is a pleat.
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In the wardrobe / Re: Help needed
« on: May 21, 2020, 18:30:47 PM »
I don't know how to get the pictures rotated, sorry