I love this dress.  I've only ever made it as a top, but intend to make the dress version before Christmas.

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Jessie

I use the 'Blanket Stitch' when I do applique, I find it doesn't look so heavy as a Satin stitch.  If you use Heat and Bond, or similar, you don't need to turn the edges.

Jessie

I have several boxes full of these, and they will never get used.  They were given to me when a customer's wife closed her sewing shop.

I think I may have used a couple.

Can anyone think of a person or institution which may be able to use these?  Otherwise they will go to the local charity shop.

They are all lacking their front covers, but are otherwise unused.

Jessie

I rarely pay more than £5 a metre, I'd come over faint I think! 

I'm happy with my local outlet where the measures are generous, and prices more than reasonable - usually about £3.50, unless it's something special, or furnishing/curtain fabric.

Love it when I get a lovely remnant for coppers

Jessie

I love both of those Plosh, I may have to amble along to the Fabric Godmother, just to have a quick look.  Only looking you understand  .  Yes, of course you do......

Jessie

Did you find these Fiona?  I have plastic Kam snaps, which are great for Kids stuff, but not so for grown up shirts!

I like the idea of the pearl ones, I've seen it several times on rtw.

Jessie

I have a couple of pieces of fabric which I'm hoping to make into shirt dresses.  After my last experience with loose weave fabrics, does anyone have any tips, to stop the seams from pulling?

I've pictured both fabrics, as you can see, the first, the Linen Viscose, is a very loose weave, but it's a lovely weight.  The second I'm not sure is linen - no lables, maybe a fine cotton.  It's quite lightweight.

Any suggestions of how to treat these fabrics will be appreciated.  I love both, but would rather not have the seams splitting if I can help it.

Jessie

Susana, your patience is amazing!  I must say, if I find a pair of trousers which fit, I do tend to make a coupe of pairs.  But, what I have found, is that even though I've used the same pattern, same size, same seam allowances, the fabric itself can make a difference to the fit.

Jessie