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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Quilt Binding
« on: December 21, 2023, 10:46:03 AM »
Crosswise across the WOF for me ... diagonal joins

@Iminei  please could you translate that  ::thinks::

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In the wardrobe / Re: Which Butttons?
« on: December 21, 2023, 10:44:21 AM »
I prefer the smaller dark green button but I would have a look at doing red gold and green buttons, if you have enough of the same size buttons.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Fabric Stash of doom
« on: December 14, 2023, 07:52:23 AM »
Well, yes. Yve finds the time to make lovely things. Ohsewsimple whipped through her stash during lockdown. Others are producing from the looks of their diaries.

But not me.  I am still busing adding to my (considerable) stash whilst not having time to sew.  :S  One day.....

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In the wardrobe / Re: Fabric Stash of doom
« on: December 12, 2023, 12:24:22 PM »
I fear you may be just a mere beginner at the fabric stash game, compared to some on here  :S

Yep, this ^^^^^ :embarrassed: :embarrassed: :embarrassed:

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Fun with Fabric / Re: How to cut out difficult fabrics
« on: December 12, 2023, 12:22:58 PM »
Key to cutting out the tricky fabrics is to make sure that the weight of the fabric is supported, ie if you cannot fit all of it on your cutting area, make sure the excess is well supported so that it does not drag on the main part that you are cutting.  Then use lots of pins, LOTS of pins, placed horizontally in the seam allowance and cut in a single layer.  If it is a very fray-y fabric, I would also consider increasing the seam allowance as well (eg 1.5 to 2cm).

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Patterns Discussion / Re: mix and match info for novice
« on: December 04, 2023, 14:45:04 PM »
Apologies if this is a daft question but this 62 yr-old male is not that experienced in his hobby.

Thanks/Diolch

The only daft question is the one that remains unasked  :P

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Current Projects / Re: Does it need another row?
« on: November 30, 2023, 12:17:49 PM »
@Missie  Thank you so much.
 Ive been strugging to find suitable books for DGD and those Michael Morpurgo books seem just right so 2 will be in her Cnristmas Stocking 

You are welcome.  I really like Michael Murpurgo myself (and loved Grainne O'Malley).  Hope she enjoys them.

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Access All Accessories / Re: Leather Bow bag
« on: November 30, 2023, 10:40:25 AM »
This was so not going where I thought it was  :laughing: (pictures of a handbag with a bow on it in my head!!!!)

That looks great and is a fab colour.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Where are you all buying your fabric?
« on: November 30, 2023, 10:08:49 AM »
I buy online now and I am in London (no shops locally).

I've just bought some lovely fabric from Lamazi but Dalston Fabrics are also great (I've been to their bricks and mortar shop), ebay is also good.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Collar detail I really like
« on: November 28, 2023, 10:49:13 AM »
I've made the Parker coat and it's a great pattern @SewRuthieSews . I'm not really aware of the dropped shoulder. Really easy to sew. No lining of course but I made it in boiled wool and I close it with a kilt pin. Definitely recommend it.

I was just thinking that would be fabulous in a boiled wool.

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A Good Yarn / Re: Anyone subscribe to Inside Crochet magazine?
« on: November 27, 2023, 11:16:53 AM »
I prefer crochet to knitting.

Me too and I am an almost lifetime knitter; my grandma taught me when I was very young, maybe about age 7.

I find crochet more portable and also very mindful, due to the constant counting required, or is that just me?

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Current Projects / Re: Does it need another row?
« on: November 17, 2023, 13:04:06 PM »
I would go with any of the Narnia Books, but in particular the lion the witch and the wardrobe.  Or how about Michael Morpurgo books: War Horse, The Wreck of the Zanzibar and the The Ghost of Grainne O'Malley were particular favourites of DD at that age.

PS the Quilt is great.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Tie Dye French Terry
« on: November 14, 2023, 11:20:46 AM »
Ooh thank you @Ouryve   I've never looked at their site before.  I have now and have made a purchase of a bottle green viscose crepe fabric with pinky/peach polka dots, which will be perfect for my 1940s wardrobe for an event next year!

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Technical Help / Re: French seams advice please
« on: September 08, 2023, 10:27:31 AM »
Just to add my 2 pennorth, I'm going to go against the grain somewhat and say that you can do a french seam on an armhole, but it has to be teeny tiny and I am talking about half the standard seam, which if you have not done one before will be an impossibility!  TBH, unless the fabric is very fray-y, I would consider using another type of seam finish, as I like finishing to be consistent, especially where it is possible that the insides will be seen.  I would consider using a Hong Kong/bound seam finish.

But good luck and do let us know what you choose to do.

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Ooh, I'd never heard of them until know.  What a fabulous resource.  Thank you Morgan

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