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Patterns Discussion / Ginger Jeans
« on: August 20, 2017, 22:26:21 PM »
I have been tempted by the Closet Case Ginger Jeans pattern for a while, but still dithering about whether to go for that or stick with a Vogue pattern that I already have and adapt it. Are there any recommendations for the former? Is it worth the extra? I have always stuck to the Big 4 previously, just made a pair of Burda pants, photos yet to be taken, and the amount of fiddling to get the fit right has put me off going there again.

I don't think I could go through the hassle of downloading and sticking pieces of paper together so would be looking to get the paper pattern itself.

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In the wardrobe / Georgette cold shoulder top
« on: July 18, 2017, 18:52:46 PM »
I finished this top last night, using Butterick 5889. I had dithered about whether to leave it this length or shorten it and put elastic in a casing. Still a bit undecided tbh but I thought once cut I can't then change my mind!  -<

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In the wardrobe / Sleeveless top Butterick 5354
« on: July 06, 2017, 12:26:43 PM »
Finished this top last week, I initially put the little cap sleeves on but then took them off, decided I didn't like them, and finished the edges with bias strips from left over fabric.

This pattern is designed for stretch fabrics which this isn't, so I made it slightly bigger and put slits into the bottom of the side seams. I've had this fabric for probably 40 years,  :P DH found a mini stash in the garage some time ago!

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In the wardrobe / McCalls 6996 cardigan
« on: June 25, 2017, 09:19:10 AM »
I finally got to finish this last night (dh having been in hospital for a week) and am quite pleased with it. I've made this pattern 3 times now, that's a record for me

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Patterns Discussion / Pants made McCalls 6440
« on: June 12, 2017, 10:32:07 AM »
Made these pants more as a wearable toile really, but I don't think I'll use it for the fabric I had in mind now. There is a seam down the back, as well as side seams, I thought I would try it out but I do think it's a bit odd. Reasonably happy with them though - they will come in useful as they're quite lightweight.

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In the wardrobe / Style of Skater dress
« on: May 16, 2017, 11:22:25 AM »
I always thought that a Skater dress had a full skirt, perhaps in a knitted fabric? Am I wrong? Saw this dress on M&S website (where I go for inspiration) and am now a little puzzled. http://www.marksandspencer.com/cutwork-skater-dress/p/p22504005?image=SD_01_T42_6419_K0_X_EC_90&color=CREAM&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect
 -<

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Tech Know How / [SOLVED] Blurred avatar across top
« on: May 08, 2017, 21:48:54 PM »
Can I ask why the Member photos have all expanded to close-up? To be honest, the blurred aspect really hurts my eyes! Does anyone else have this problem?  :(

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Access All Accessories / Men's toiletry bag
« on: May 05, 2017, 14:03:54 PM »
I made this for my brother for his birthday. I embroidered his initials and a golfer onto a separate piece of fabric and appliqued it. This is from a free Craftsy tutorial.
(The golfer looks a little like an Egyptian mummy!  0_0)

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Access All Accessories / Baby's changing bag
« on: April 30, 2017, 15:29:55 PM »
Glad to have finished this changing bag for my nephew and his wife who are shortly to have their third son. The pirate fabric is lovely.

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Fun with Fabric / Love these fabrics
« on: April 23, 2017, 11:44:05 AM »
I picked these 2 fabrics to make a changing bag for my sisters baby grandson - not yet born. The anchor fabric will be the lining.

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In the wardrobe / McCalls 6996 cardigan jacket
« on: April 17, 2017, 11:19:28 AM »
The front edges of this have not worked so well.  :SMade this before and it was fine but this has more stretch. Think I'll put some shirring elastic on to see if it will correct it.

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Fun with Fabric / Discount day at Fabricland!
« on: April 13, 2017, 18:22:06 PM »
For those in the South who shop at Fabricland, tomorrow is Discount Day with 15% off! On the shop only.  :D
PS make sure you have the voucher ( printed off) with you or can show the website with the voucher page on your phone.

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In the wardrobe / Butterick 6324 in navy and white georgette
« on: March 22, 2017, 20:25:39 PM »
This top needed some perseverance but I got there in the end.  I took the first collar I made off as I wasn't happy with it and made a second one. Then the machine jammed with one of the seams in it, and finally when I was doing the buttonholes, I caught some fabric under the buttonhole band and had to very carefully unpick it! |O Still, finally finished and worn already!

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House Beautiful / Monthly wall hanging
« on: March 22, 2017, 15:04:31 PM »
Not sure what to call this!  Not really a calendar, but it stores print-offs of email confirmations.  I did suggest he could store them in a separate folder on his PC, but that was a bit too logical! In any case, this works for invitations, tickets etc.
http://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;pic=29

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Fun with Fabric / Knitting needle case for my mum
« on: March 19, 2017, 21:01:15 PM »
I made this for my mum for Mother's Day, the outer fabric has images of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Munroe as well as the Eiffel Tower and other similar outlines. I made a bag for her in the same fabric a couple of years ago, suggesting it as a toiletry bag but she uses it as a knitting bag so this is perfect to go with it.

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