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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Funny Faces BOM
« on: January 08, 2023, 19:32:13 PM »
These are such fun blocks.  Are the monthly new ones shown on their web site @Sandra ?  It's possible you can figure out how to do the future blocks that appeal to you after all of your practice.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 03, 2023, 22:15:40 PM »
@Celia is your cat OK with you using what looks like dog prints?   :laughing:  She sure looks like she's checking things out.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 03, 2023, 15:36:12 PM »
I like this idea and will participate next month when my new sewing room is all setup.

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Sewalongs and Contests 2023
« on: January 02, 2023, 22:04:52 PM »
I absolutely love polka dots and have a few lengths in the stash so I'll have to give that one a go.

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The Show Must Go On / Re: Cruella
« on: January 02, 2023, 21:59:47 PM »
Another wow from me and Harley seems impressed as well. 

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Tech Know How / Re: question about photo behavior
« on: December 23, 2022, 22:39:12 PM »
As far as sizing photos ... I use GraphicConverter with a Save For Web function which makes them pretty small in size (< 200kb) and then crop as much as possible out so these aren't enormous photos that I'm posting.

When I click on those that aren't inserted into the post they aren't enlarging even after several minutes.

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Alterations Advice Please / Re: Long time no see...
« on: December 23, 2022, 05:48:11 AM »
I think the newer Style Arc patterns with their numbered diagrams are fine for most people.  I generally only use those and don't even bother with the instructions most of the time unless I'm wondering about a particular step.

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Tech Know How / question about photo behavior
« on: December 23, 2022, 05:31:51 AM »
Whenever I add a picture I always insert it into the post so it will be the larger size but many people don't and I find that about half the time when I click on them they never enlarge.  I've taken to opening them in a new window and then they are the bigger size.

My question is ... why does it not always enlarge after clicking on it?  I can find no pattern at all for the behavior.

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@Ann 50 meters is a lot.  You should be proud of yourself.

I only completed ~14 yards this year. 


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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: November and December Contest: Festive Fun
« on: December 17, 2022, 23:23:30 PM »
As someone who has little use for Christmas… I love the grinch @Ann

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In the wardrobe / Re: SWAP (Sewing With a Plan) - Historical Stuff
« on: December 06, 2022, 01:56:05 AM »
@CCL ... you're right ... they weren't complicated at all. I tried to have maximum flexibility.  I still like these rules as a SWAP. 

Although I make some of my clothes I also tend to buy a lot of my clothes from boutiques so I was trying to create a SWAP that would allow a combination of garments self-made and purchased.

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In the wardrobe / Re: SWAP (Sewing With a Plan) - Historical Stuff
« on: December 05, 2022, 20:17:06 PM »
I also found this plan I did in 2008.  I doubt I did most of it. In fact I still have that purple fabric in the photo.

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In the wardrobe / Re: SWAP (Sewing With a Plan) - Historical Stuff
« on: December 05, 2022, 20:13:39 PM »
I still have the rules for SWAP 2018 as I was the manager that year.  I know this one was different than some of them.

You are the Designer. Create a cohesive seasonal collection of eleven garments of your choice.

Concept
Consider designer collections like Eileen Fisher, Karen Kane, Kaliyana, Bryn Walker,  Eskandar, etc  and how they work with a few neutrals, add an accent color or two and some prints.  Multiple styles of pants, tops, jacket/cardigan, dresses, accessories, etc are made from the limited color/print palette. New seasons bring new items that work with some of the garments from prior seasons. Your goal is to create a collection that looks like it belongs together and that you can easily add new pieces to in the future.

This plan will work quite well with 3 pack or 4 core concepts but provides more flexibility. If you primarily make separates you could plan out your outfits using the Sudoku grid by including extra accessories and/or shoes to fill the gaps.  If you prefer mostly dresses or pinafores you’ll need some pieces to layer them with even if you are able to wear the garment as a stand alone.

Plan:
Choose two neutral colors
Add one accent color and two prints OR two accent colors and one print
Make at least three garments from each neutral color
Make at least one garment from each accent color
Make at least one garment from each print
Create multiple outfits of at least two garments that work for your personal style
Each garment must work with a minimum of two outfits

Optional Accessory: add one self-made accessory as a signature piece that works with at least two of  your outfits
 
Rules
Sewing begins on 26 December 2017 and ends 30 April 2018
One garment may be started on 1 November 2017 and completed prior to 26 December 2017
One garment may be completed prior to 1 November 2017
One RTW garment may be included
Garments knitted, crocheted or woven by you may be included (limit of two since we are a sewing site)
Garments such as poncho, cape or wrap must include at least two pattern pieces, be one of your knitted, crocheted or woven items or have stitch work done by you to be considered a garment (otherwise it’s an accessory)
Neutrals do not need to be the same fabric, however, they do need to work together  **

Guidelines (not required but recommended)
Use TNT patterns as much as possible
Limit the number of patterns used since Designer Collections include the same garments made in different colors/prints
Consider using some textured neutrals to add more interest especially if you are a print person
Consider including one trend item based on your chosen season

Terminolgy:
garment: an article of clothing: pants/trousers, skirt, dress, pinafore, cardigan, camisole, tunic, leggings, jacket, shorts, poncho, vest, cape, etc
accessory: an object that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience or effectiveness of something else: scarf, jewelry, footwear, wrap, bag, belt, etc
print: a non-solid color such as geometric, novelty, floral, plaid, check, stripes, multi-colored hand dyed/batik, multi-colored brocade, polka dots, etc
neutral color: typically black, gray, navy, brown, cream/white/oatmeal but you are the designer so it’s your choice (denim blue, plum, teal, etc)
accent color:  a color that stands but still works with your neutrals such as golden yellow, safety orange, bright red, lime green, etc
stitch work: for the purpose of SWAP this means beading, adding trim, hand embroidery and/or Alabama Chanin type techniques

** Regarding neutrals:
Using 2-3 different fabrics in the same neutral color is fine however they do need to be roughly the same shade and work together.  While this is easy to do with typical neutrals such as black, navy or white it may be more difficult with other colors so plan carefully.

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I always liked the idea of SWAP but wasn't ever successful with it.  I'm sort of that way with all contests.  Even at PR I tend to only do the quantity ones (fabric or patterns for example). 

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I prefer the single size.  I've sometimes gone up or down a size (on a second make) from what I used originally and prefer to have the full pattern intact since I do copy shop printing and don't generally trace.

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