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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Sewalongs and Contests 2023
« on: January 19, 2023, 08:42:19 AM »
Yes I call mine the Resource Centre too!
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Machine Accessories / Re: Daylight floor lamps- anyone have one
« on: January 19, 2023, 08:41:24 AM »
Great!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: TSP's Official Stashbusting Thread for 2023
« on: January 18, 2023, 22:31:38 PM »
So stash busters, glad there are a few who have caught Ann's vision, wonderful!
In terms of what makes it 'stash' is sort of your call, but anything you've had for at least 6 months, I would say.
There is stuff in my fabric resources which has moved house with me several times, that's definitely 'stash', anything I've bought since I lived here ( 1 year, 4 months) is a bit more fresh.
In terms of what makes it 'stash' is sort of your call, but anything you've had for at least 6 months, I would say.
There is stuff in my fabric resources which has moved house with me several times, that's definitely 'stash', anything I've bought since I lived here ( 1 year, 4 months) is a bit more fresh.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Wednesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 18, 2023, 15:51:41 PM »
I spent the time tidying up!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: TSP's Official Stashbusting Thread for 2023
« on: January 18, 2023, 13:11:41 PM »
Stash reduction, has definitely been a goal of mine in the past, but I'm not really targeting that this year.
I think @Ann, @b15erk and @Sew Swarley are planning to stash bust together though. More power to your elbow!
I think @Ann, @b15erk and @Sew Swarley are planning to stash bust together though. More power to your elbow!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / TSP's Official Stashbusting Thread for 2023
« on: January 18, 2023, 13:08:25 PM »
we have a few members who are Stash busting this year.
here's a thread for you to encourage each other along the way!
here's a thread for you to encourage each other along the way!
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Sewalongs and Contests 2023
« on: January 18, 2023, 12:34:18 PM »
@Sew Swarley @b15erk @Ann
Are you all stashbusting? Would you like the Stashbusting thread starting which @Ann requested earlier in Jan?
Are you all stashbusting? Would you like the Stashbusting thread starting which @Ann requested earlier in Jan?
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Weekly Sewing Club Tuesdays 2-4pm
« on: January 17, 2023, 18:26:30 PM »715
In the wardrobe / Re: Ways to wear work clothing out of the office
« on: January 17, 2023, 16:41:24 PM »
Thanks for all the feedback, very much appreciated.
Reading through it I realised that I'd already done the big purge 2 years ago, there's nothing dry clean only, no blouses (only cotton shirts which can go more casual e.g. plain white or small floral) and the trousers are simple front zip, slash pockets with a straight leg style which could be worn for anything.
In the last job I'd gone to knit tops with trousers and a cardigan, and then we just worked from home for ages so I had been gradually donating things anyway. I also went through menopause around the same time and struggled with hot flushes, so anything tight or the polyester blouses were all gone because of that.
So its a lot less of an issue than I'd thought I had.
I'll work through wearing things and see if a few more need to go as I do that.
Reading through it I realised that I'd already done the big purge 2 years ago, there's nothing dry clean only, no blouses (only cotton shirts which can go more casual e.g. plain white or small floral) and the trousers are simple front zip, slash pockets with a straight leg style which could be worn for anything.
In the last job I'd gone to knit tops with trousers and a cardigan, and then we just worked from home for ages so I had been gradually donating things anyway. I also went through menopause around the same time and struggled with hot flushes, so anything tight or the polyester blouses were all gone because of that.
So its a lot less of an issue than I'd thought I had.
I'll work through wearing things and see if a few more need to go as I do that.
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In the wardrobe / Ways to wear work clothing out of the office
« on: January 16, 2023, 22:35:25 PM »
The pandemic wfh followed by redundancy means I no longer go to work in an office.
Even before the pandemic I had changed jobs within the company to a less suity role.
I had a big clear out of things that didn't fit well before I moved house and I had another go recently when the spare room wardrobe rail fell down with the weight!
I am left with a couple of jackets, a couple of trouser suits and some smart classic trousers all of which fit OK but which were previously office clothes.
I also have some special occasion clothes (dresses, coats etc but they are for weddings, parties etc)
So far I wore one suit jacket with a dress to a funeral, a trouser suit to another funeral and a jacket with jeans out for brunch.
I suppose I could wear the smart trousers for general wear at home once its spring (they are a bit thin in this cold weather).
I seem to have already got rid of the smarter blouses and amalgamated the others into my general wardrobe.
Left to my own devices I just live in casual stuff, so am open to suggestions to integrate some of these other pieces.
Even before the pandemic I had changed jobs within the company to a less suity role.
I had a big clear out of things that didn't fit well before I moved house and I had another go recently when the spare room wardrobe rail fell down with the weight!
I am left with a couple of jackets, a couple of trouser suits and some smart classic trousers all of which fit OK but which were previously office clothes.
I also have some special occasion clothes (dresses, coats etc but they are for weddings, parties etc)
So far I wore one suit jacket with a dress to a funeral, a trouser suit to another funeral and a jacket with jeans out for brunch.
I suppose I could wear the smart trousers for general wear at home once its spring (they are a bit thin in this cold weather).
I seem to have already got rid of the smarter blouses and amalgamated the others into my general wardrobe.
Left to my own devices I just live in casual stuff, so am open to suggestions to integrate some of these other pieces.
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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Fabric shops in Harrogate and York
« on: January 16, 2023, 10:25:12 AM »
More recently, but still several years ago I visited a sewing friend in Harrogate and we went to local fabric shops.
The Remnant House, 26 Commercial Street, Harrogate HG1 1TY 01423 502707
remnanthousefabric.co.uk
The Remnant House based in Harrogate, UK, offers quality clothing fabrics and haberdashery including cheap dress fabric, fleece fabric, covers etc. - all your home sewing needs.
Fine Fabrics Of Harrogate, 28 Regent Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AZ 01423 530409
finefabricsofharrogate.wordpress.com
The shop is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. It is filled with a wide variety of delicious fabrics for dressmaking and tailoring as well as craft. There is a wide selection of Bridal fabrics and laces.
Hope that helps
The Remnant House, 26 Commercial Street, Harrogate HG1 1TY 01423 502707
remnanthousefabric.co.uk
The Remnant House based in Harrogate, UK, offers quality clothing fabrics and haberdashery including cheap dress fabric, fleece fabric, covers etc. - all your home sewing needs.
Fine Fabrics Of Harrogate, 28 Regent Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AZ 01423 530409
finefabricsofharrogate.wordpress.com
The shop is situated on the outskirts of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. It is filled with a wide variety of delicious fabrics for dressmaking and tailoring as well as craft. There is a wide selection of Bridal fabrics and laces.
Hope that helps
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Your Favourite Suppliers / Re: Fabric shops in Harrogate and York
« on: January 16, 2023, 10:21:04 AM »
Hi @Cate I lived in York in my 20s but that's a long time ago now. However I know the layout of the city enough to tell you where I might go now.
I bought fabric from Boyes which is still there in the city
35 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7LS 01904 610660
Boyes have a limited selection but reasonable prices. Boyes also sell homewares, clothing and other hobby stuff so need to find the fabric bit. In my day it was upstairs with the bedding.
they also now have a shop in Acomb which is out of the city a bit
11 - 15 Front Street, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire YO24 3BW 01904 797260
A new one to me but has a website is
Gillies Fabrics, 2 Peter Lane, Off Market Street, York. YO1 8SW sales@gilliesfabrics.co.uk 01904 626244
https://www.gilliesfabrics.co.uk/
Then one that does haby, fabric and classes
1 Coffee Yard, York YO1 8AR
01904 639519
sewcialising.com
You could go in those 3 with YO1 postcodes whilst walking about in the city. The last 2 look cute but expensive.
There are other shops which are not in the city so would need a car and a special visit. These might be more reasonable prices.
Bugweed's Fabrics Ltd
Unit 3, Audax Close, Clifton Moor, York, Uk YO30 4RA 07951 883686
bugweedsgroup.co.uk
Bugweed's Fabrics Ltd is a family business. We sell quality fabrics, haberdashery and dressmaking patterns at competitive prices.
There's a big Tesco and other out of town shopping at Clifton Moor, so I expect the units can be larger and more modern with more reasonable rents.
Another out of town one is
Murton Fabrics, Warehouse 1, Southlands, Stamford Bridge Road, Dunnington, York YO19 5LN
07508 137555
junkandjewelshouseclearance.co.uk
I bought fabric from Boyes which is still there in the city
35 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7LS 01904 610660
Boyes have a limited selection but reasonable prices. Boyes also sell homewares, clothing and other hobby stuff so need to find the fabric bit. In my day it was upstairs with the bedding.
they also now have a shop in Acomb which is out of the city a bit
11 - 15 Front Street, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire YO24 3BW 01904 797260
A new one to me but has a website is
Gillies Fabrics, 2 Peter Lane, Off Market Street, York. YO1 8SW sales@gilliesfabrics.co.uk 01904 626244
https://www.gilliesfabrics.co.uk/
Then one that does haby, fabric and classes
1 Coffee Yard, York YO1 8AR
01904 639519
sewcialising.com
You could go in those 3 with YO1 postcodes whilst walking about in the city. The last 2 look cute but expensive.
There are other shops which are not in the city so would need a car and a special visit. These might be more reasonable prices.
Bugweed's Fabrics Ltd
Unit 3, Audax Close, Clifton Moor, York, Uk YO30 4RA 07951 883686
bugweedsgroup.co.uk
Bugweed's Fabrics Ltd is a family business. We sell quality fabrics, haberdashery and dressmaking patterns at competitive prices.
There's a big Tesco and other out of town shopping at Clifton Moor, so I expect the units can be larger and more modern with more reasonable rents.
Another out of town one is
Murton Fabrics, Warehouse 1, Southlands, Stamford Bridge Road, Dunnington, York YO19 5LN
07508 137555
junkandjewelshouseclearance.co.uk
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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hello, from new member sewing mainly for grandchildren!
« on: January 15, 2023, 11:56:30 AM »
Hello @sewing grandma and welcome, we sew all sorts of different things here :-)
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Accessories Contest - 1 Jan - 28 Feb 2023 (photos by 28th Feb)
« on: January 14, 2023, 19:39:51 PM »
Yes @Kwaaked a veil would count as an accessory, a somewhat unusual one for sure, but still allowed!