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Patterns Discussion / Pattern envy...
« on: March 31, 2019, 22:23:45 PM »
I am officially in love!  I was shown
https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8333

I am drooling. I a most disgraceful way, I. Want. That. Pattern!

Trouble is, would I ever get round to making it!

what does everyone else think? Do you like?  Or is it just me?

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Patterns Discussion / Anyone know a pattern like this?
« on: November 28, 2018, 10:19:44 AM »
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A young man I know is getting married in May nest year, and wants me to make a waistcoat like this. He would buy it but it is the wrong colour. Anyone know a pattern that looks similar?

I have looked at this one
https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/b6339-single-or-double-brested-vests#.W_5qdOj7SUl

He specifically wants double breasted, and the curved collar effect.

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House Beautiful / Cushion covers
« on: September 12, 2018, 19:25:39 PM »
I find cushion covers an easy gift to personalise, does this mean it is cheating as my go to gift to make? I have just delivered another cushion cover to a friend's daughter, and realise that I must have almost everyone I know with one by now.
It is so easy to make them a good colour- Golden Wedding gift, ruby wedding gift, wedding gift, 100th birthday gift, almost any occasion.
I am feeling as if it is my get out of thinking version now, so, should I stop making them? What could I substitute?

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In the wardrobe / sewing lace fabric
« on: June 14, 2018, 20:19:51 PM »
Hi,
I am making Vintage Vogue pattern https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/v2903#.WyK-vkgvyUk.

This is in a lace fabric, underlined with satin, but the sleeves are just the lace fabric.
Most of it has been overlocked before I started, so, my issue is, what about those lace sleeves? Do I overlock the sleeve seam? Or is there a better way to finish it? , and also the sleeve hem? I intend to put the scallop edge from the lace on for show, but do I overlock, zigzag or ignore the edge finish here?

And what about the armhole?
Do I bind it, or overlock it?? It is such a special dress and not for me, either, so I feel I want to get it right!

Any thoughts please!

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Hi, I'm new... / yes, I have joined
« on: June 09, 2018, 17:04:51 PM »
Hi
 I sew for fun, doing this and that,  and have just logged in  to be nosy.
I have sewn for years, and started with clothing, but now do all sorts, bags, costumes and quilting.

Good to see so much community here.

Mammafairy

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