Quite some time ago someone asked for variegated threads, I cannot remember who although @Puzzler comes to mind for some reason 

They might not have even posted on this topic threads but if you could identify yourself I have some to give away (I’ve been sorting) I’ll give it a while for that to happen if not they’ll be free to first come first served

They are Gutermann, 100% cotton, and most not used at all some used a tiny amount various colours as you should be able to see from the picture

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I like the first one although i would like wide legs I can’t wear it I would look like Humpty Dumpty or a weeble mine would have to be separates not because of the bathroom thing but because I too am long in the body like Brenda
I would wear a top of sorts underneath which would also help with the bathroom issue 

https://www.babipur.co.uk/sale-discounts/25-discount/ollie-ella-soukie-backpack.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6P_ljoKA-QIVDOh3Ch1-aAJQEAQYASABEgJmgvD_BwE

I have a beach bag that is this shape, when on hols recently DH asked can't I make it into a back pack type thing by putting different straps on it? this is because we take a lot of stuff to the beach and mine just has a shoulder strap. So I did a search, it took me ages to find an example, I have new fabric I can use and I do like the leather and buckles although probably more practical will be the woven straps with clips, so a question to you bag makers out there is what suppliers do you use for the like of straps and buckles or other fastening and do you think I could find this combination of straps another way?
Part of the reason for asking is that if I make a new bag, I might be limited in it's size by the straps I can buy. although if I choose the woven strap and clips option I could probably make it any size I want to, but I really like the look of leather (or fake leather if that's what it is.
Opinions and thoughts welcome

I was just wondering which method you prefer when making alterations for a garment

on the one hand you can measure and adjust the commercial pattern
on the other hand you can make up a toile according to the pattern sizing and then make alterations on the toile for areas where changes are needed.

Which do you do? I do a bit of both but the reason I am asking is this week I have been altering a pattern, mainly for practice before I show a class how to do it. I tend to stick to styles I already know will suit me and my shape and have slopers to use for reference.
Having altered the pattern according to the techniques, I then made a toile, mostly it was ok, especially in my problem areas which is what I altered first, but then found that the toile needed further adjustments in other areas, and I then transfered said alterations to the original pattern piece and then cut out the garment from the fabric I wanted to use.

In the past I have just gone with a toile first, then made alterations to it and then used the toile as the pattern which, to be fair, I find more accurate.

Let me know your thoughts please if you would, I have cake* to tempt you to respond 

Disclaimer: please be aware that cake can totally destroy any work you do on altering patterns or toiles 

Love the fabrics @sewmuchmore 

Finished this evening a lap blanket for one of the residents where I used to work who feels the cold when sat in the lounge of an evening, she’s a huge 99 year old favourite of mine

Yep scooping out is what I would try first, I've done that on trousers with hungry bums and it worked  although it always feels counterintuitive 

I have also altered that type of trouser, my walking ones, and yes they're a pain to unpick  but usually look ok in the end

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