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Hi, I'm new... / Re: Hi, I’ve just joined the forum.
« on: February 23, 2024, 11:15:07 AM »
Hello @Clduk and welcome to TSP
I too have been sewing for a very long time and after buying lots of online polyester bargains during lockdown times I am now trying to reduce the amount of synthetics in my wardrobe.
Unfortunately nowadays most of us have to shop for fabric online - and from here in the south east the general impression is that the few bricks and mortar shops that do still exist are up north!
It used to be; buy your pattern and then wander around the fabric shops to choose something suitable. Now it's; order some fabric online and take a guess as to how much you might need and then sort through the pattern stash to find something suitable.
A few of the online shops that I've used include:
https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/
https://www.croftmill.co.uk/
https://www.doughtysonline.co.uk/
I too have been sewing for a very long time and after buying lots of online polyester bargains during lockdown times I am now trying to reduce the amount of synthetics in my wardrobe.
Unfortunately nowadays most of us have to shop for fabric online - and from here in the south east the general impression is that the few bricks and mortar shops that do still exist are up north!
It used to be; buy your pattern and then wander around the fabric shops to choose something suitable. Now it's; order some fabric online and take a guess as to how much you might need and then sort through the pattern stash to find something suitable.
A few of the online shops that I've used include:
https://www.fabricgodmother.co.uk/
https://www.croftmill.co.uk/
https://www.doughtysonline.co.uk/
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Technical Help / Re: Finding the right zip
« on: February 22, 2024, 20:40:18 PM »
The number refers to the width, in mm, of the chain part when it is closed. Size 3 is 3mm, size 5 is 5mm and so on.
There are so many different types of zips around now, but you probably want a YKK Soflex
https://ykkdigitalshowroom.com/en/item/325?closePath=%2Fen%2Fapplication%2F1 for the stretch element.
Have a wander around the YKK website
https://www.ykkfastening.com/
to see what's available.
There are so many different types of zips around now, but you probably want a YKK Soflex
https://ykkdigitalshowroom.com/en/item/325?closePath=%2Fen%2Fapplication%2F1 for the stretch element.
Have a wander around the YKK website
https://www.ykkfastening.com/
to see what's available.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« on: February 21, 2024, 09:58:39 AM »
I've made the wonky railfence blocks - 62 of them plus 2 corner blocks - and I've started making the crumb pieces - it's messy job with lots of trimming because you have to have straight edges to join together.
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The Haberdashery / Re: Maraflex thread
« on: February 18, 2024, 10:13:48 AM »
There was a discussion about this thread a couple of weeks ago
https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,17002.msg359324.html#msg359324
https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,17002.msg359324.html#msg359324
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Current Projects / Re: Ideas for scrap quilt designs
« on: February 16, 2024, 08:59:24 AM »
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« on: February 15, 2024, 10:43:19 AM »
This is my pattern
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Using an 8.5 inch square ruler (as was used in the video and which I happen to have) it will be single bed size.
Doing it 'wonky' is so easy, just plonk the ruler on and cut, no careful positioning, and any length that's 9 inches or longer. The bigger cut off bits will go into the crumb blocks.
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Yesterday I cut a bunch of strips from stash - I'm with Ellabella in not buying anything other than maybe wadding.
The plan in mostly blues/greens with a few bits of pink for the rail fence and mostly pinks for the crumb blocks. There will probably be white/cream borders between the sections which will need a bit of juggling on sizes of a few blocks - but it will be wonky so not a problem!
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Using an 8.5 inch square ruler (as was used in the video and which I happen to have) it will be single bed size.
Doing it 'wonky' is so easy, just plonk the ruler on and cut, no careful positioning, and any length that's 9 inches or longer. The bigger cut off bits will go into the crumb blocks.
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Yesterday I cut a bunch of strips from stash - I'm with Ellabella in not buying anything other than maybe wadding.
The plan in mostly blues/greens with a few bits of pink for the rail fence and mostly pinks for the crumb blocks. There will probably be white/cream borders between the sections which will need a bit of juggling on sizes of a few blocks - but it will be wonky so not a problem!
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Current Projects / Re: Ideas for scrap quilt designs
« on: February 14, 2024, 11:30:52 AM »
I've been getting quite pally Google and YouTube looking for ideas.
At the moment I'm thinking of wonky rail fence with a border of crumb blocks.
At the moment I'm thinking of wonky rail fence with a border of crumb blocks.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: The Official Scrap Quilt Sewalong 2024
« on: February 14, 2024, 10:47:35 AM »
I've been thinking about this - it might be what helps me to find the sewing mojo again. I need someting that's creative but not too challenging.
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Fun with Fabric / Re: Ideas of what to sew with this stretchy sheer fabric
« on: February 13, 2024, 16:57:04 PM »
Option 1 - a dress, not that I wear them much
Option 2 - a poloneck top and sheer cardiwrap thingy - more the sort of thing I actually wear
You have answered your own question - a top and a cardi-wrap thingie.
A lot of RTW tops in see throrugh fabrics come with toning or neutral camisole tops to wear underneath - presumably cheaper than making a lining, but if you are making a top and a cardi you could line the top but not the cardi.
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Sewing Machines / Re: Machine for my Mum
« on: February 05, 2024, 20:15:28 PM »@Gernella its still only £5.30 for 1000 metres!
However I have found this site which sells them individually.
https://www.marentcrafts.com/product/gutermann-thread-mara-120-spools-1000m/
Gütermann Mara 100 is the same as their SewAll, just bigger spools with a card tube inner rather than on a plastic spool. Mara 120 is a little bit thinner.
Also available from Marent Crafts
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Patchwork & Quilting ... Welcome to the Darkside / Re: Thinking about QAYG for large quilts
« on: February 05, 2024, 15:48:14 PM »
Thank you @Missie for finding the past messages. That's how I would so any QAYG, even if it had sashing.
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A Good Yarn / Re: AUTUMN SOCK KNIT ALONG. 2023 New
« on: February 03, 2024, 22:17:11 PM »
And the next pair.
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A Good Yarn / Re: AUTUMN SOCK KNIT ALONG. 2023 New
« on: February 03, 2024, 22:11:50 PM »
Here are the pink socks finished.
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