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Technical Help / Re: do I need to lengthen the back bodice?
« on: March 18, 2024, 17:59:32 PM »
The photo you’ve linked to here really doesn’t look the same as your toile you showed previously     It’s very difficult to assess using some other photo I’m afraid.  But I’d say this is not the same issue. 
To be able to assess a fitting problem properly it’s important to see the whole thing. 
I like to see a full front, full back and side photos, standing normally,  to be able to check.  There may be drag lines or wrinkles in one place but it doesn’t always mean that is where the problem is.  It can be caused somewhere else. 
I know it’s frustrating.  :(  Fitting is a whole subject on its own. 

I would also suggest that as @BrendaP said, make sure seam allowances are large.  I use a minimum of 1”.  Regardless of what the pattern allows, add to it.  That way you have plenty to alter the toile.  It is not necessary to keep making new toiles. The point of a toile is to check fit, rip, draw or scribble on it, add pieces of fabric in where needed.  You do this till you get it to fit.  If you keep making new ones you probably won’t know what you’ve done by the time you finish. 

Another tip I would suggest that I find absolutely essential in fitting people.  Use a ballpoint pen. Draw your waistline across the toile.  Draw the hip line across the toile.  Draw the back line about midway between the armhole across the back.  Draw the bustline across the toile.  Draw the centre front and  centre back if necessary on the toile.  Don’t add a zip or you won’t be able to adjust the centre back.  It’s often easier to use a centre front opening to pin yourself in if no one can help.  That’s where marking CF and CB is a good idea. 
Once the lines are all marked it’s easy to see if the lines are not level, if they tip up, down, sideways.  Anything else is just guess work!


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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home inspiration Thread
« on: March 16, 2024, 14:19:21 PM »
@SewRuthieSews i remember the pouffe.  Thought it was great. 

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: March 16, 2024, 14:00:37 PM »
They have a lot of nice prints in linen/viscose in various % mixes.   ::thinks:: 

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 15, 2024, 17:02:10 PM »
Dunno about that...
I've cut some rather nice curves with the rotary blades. The biggest problems with rotary cutters are the need for a cutting mat and if the ruler slips, the straight line goes out the window.

And that’s why many of us don’t like using rotary cutters for cutting garments.  I'll use it for making bias tape or straight pieces for bags etc.  but I’m not a great fan.  Heard some horror stories. 

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A Good Yarn / Re: Ploshkin - Weaving Along
« on: March 14, 2024, 20:25:56 PM »
@Ploshkin look forward to seeing these done. 
My Danish table and other furniture is beech.  But they also has maple at the time which was even paler.  I love Scandi stuff.  As you say, looks modern even if it’s older.  We’ve had our furniture 25 years I would think and I still love it. 

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 13, 2024, 21:03:16 PM »
Managed to finish the cardigan I started yesterday.  Think I might put buttons on this one but need it for tomorrow so it will be fine without for the moment. 

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home inspiration Thread
« on: March 13, 2024, 14:31:01 PM »
Of course @Ouryve.  I’m lucky I have a room but sometimes wonder if I should be covering them.  Just too lazy. 

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Machine Accessories / Re: Scissors
« on: March 13, 2024, 14:28:27 PM »
My DH would never dream of using my scissors. 
@Starryfish i agree.  Cheap scissors are no use in decent fabric.  One of my students bought some from IKEA.  :rolleyes:   The blades didn’t meet let alone cut!  False economy really. 

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 13, 2024, 14:22:12 PM »
I thought you were having problems threading the needles @Elnnina
These threaders are bendy.  You shouldn’t need to remove anything to thread them.   ::thinks::
What machine is it?

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: March 12, 2024, 22:08:37 PM »
@Elnnina how about some of these?
https://tinyurl.com/4fzd55u6

Just put your thread in the large eye and then pass the needle right through the eye of the overlocker needle.  I used to use these a lot.

Managed to get to the SR late this afternoon.  Cut out another cardigan.  Got the shoulders sewn, pinned the sleeves in and ran one through the overlocker only to find I had forgotten I’d taken off one of the threads!   :headbang:  Time to call it a day I decided.  I’ll see if I can undo and redo it tomorrow. 

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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Home inspiration Thread
« on: March 12, 2024, 21:54:04 PM »
That’s very smart @Ouryve.  I’m afraid I don’t cover my machines.  :embarrassed: They’re always out.

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I saw this & I thought you may be interested! / Re: Stash Hub
« on: March 09, 2024, 22:24:14 PM »
I’ve downloaded it to have a look.  I started keeping track of my stash.  But my interest wanes somewhat.  Do I sew or keep a record ::thinks:: ::thinks::   Ooh sewing wins every time!

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In the wardrobe / Re: Mary Quaint Shift Dress
« on: March 09, 2024, 14:44:24 PM »
Looks great!

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Overlockers & Coverstitchers / Re: New overlocker tips
« on: March 07, 2024, 22:43:35 PM »
Not sure @So Chic  it I think it might be Bernina themselves.  I could be wrong :P

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Sewing Machines / Re: Help please for this singer!
« on: March 07, 2024, 12:38:37 PM »
It all got very confusing with Singer, Husqvarna and Pfaff didn’t it @Celia ?  People thought they were all the same.  My Husqvarna Designer Diamond is not the same standard as my old Husqvarna SE. 
And my old Pfaff 7570 was lovely and so easy to change needles due to the amount of space. 


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