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Access All Accessories / A bigger balls up.
« on: April 16, 2021, 23:39:14 PM »
After making my quick juggling balls/pattern weights, I thought I would go for something bigger. Technically its called a Truncated icosahedron but most will know it as a football shape thing :)
Just wish I started sewing when the kids were younger as I would have been so busy making baby toys, teddies etc. Talking of which, why is there no specific category here for stuff like this?
Also I think I may have inadvertently stepped into the 'darkside' with this as it is basically patchwork in 3d...

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Access All Accessories / Re: A bit of a balls up!
« on: April 10, 2021, 17:09:29 PM »
Can you juggle with four balls? Three I can manage no problem, but i just cannot find the rhythm needed for four.

Similarly, when it comes to music, my brain malfunctions when attempting to play in 3/4 time.

I can do 3 with a few trick variations. I'll have to try push myself and try 4 and 5 balls.
Regarding music, try playing Pink Floyd's Money in 7/4 and your brain will melt :)

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Access All Accessories / Re: A bit of a balls up!
« on: April 10, 2021, 16:57:23 PM »
They look great! What did you fill them with? Plastic pellets? Rice?

Was a bit of a spontaneous project so ended up using some very old sushi rice I found at the back of a cupboard.

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Access All Accessories / Re: A bit of a balls up!
« on: April 10, 2021, 16:52:41 PM »
I need some of those to shut the dining room door with ... Do they come back to you like a boomerang?

Good idea! Would make great door stops if a bit bigger. Or pattern weights.

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Access All Accessories / A bit of a balls up!
« on: April 10, 2021, 01:40:37 AM »
Hi everyone! when I started sewing about a year ago I also learnt to juggle as another lockdown skill(very fun btw!).
I actually bought some balls online back then but now realise how easy they are too make.   

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In the wardrobe / Re: Pattern size advice
« on: January 05, 2021, 14:23:30 PM »
Thanks everyone! Lots of good advice. I'll be sure to post some pics of my progress.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Pattern size advice
« on: January 05, 2021, 13:11:40 PM »
Yes, you choose by your actual chest size. This gives you 3" of ease according to the chart. Have you got a blazer that fits you well? If so measure the chest on that and see how much ease it has.

I've never made a Simplicity Men's pattern, but the women's have always had far too much ease for me, and this has been constant for decades! It would be foolish to make something as time consuming as a jacket without a toile. I always do so with a coat or jacket, doing without will lead to something very ill fitting. Sorry if that's not what you wanted to hear!

Thanks Starryfish! Actually I quite like the idea of starting with a toile. I did the same before when sewing my first shirt and it really took the stress out of the whole experience. Can I still use a an old bed sheet like i did with shirt though, or do I need to use a heavier fabric? I guess if finding the right size is the goal then I only really need to construct it very roughly.

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In the wardrobe / Pattern size advice
« on: January 05, 2021, 12:48:19 PM »
Apologies if this is a common question... I have bought a pattern for a men's blazer:

https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/our-brands/simplicity/simplicity-sewing-pattern-s8962-mens-lined-blazer/

I have also attached pic of the envelope back.

My question is if my chest measures 42 inches do i then follow this down to the 'Finished garment size' and choose the 45 inch option?
I have also heard and found from experience that commercial patterns always tend to end up slightly on the big side.

I'm guessing the the only real answer will be to sew some kind of toile but don't think this will be as easy as when I have sewn shirts.
Any advise will be appreciated.

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In the wardrobe / Re: My latest shirt
« on: September 15, 2020, 16:21:07 PM »
@EdTheMaker  if you had sideboards, collar length hair
Spoiler: show
and a 70's porn star moustache
you would be very Man at C&A ....



Not an insult, honest  just a joke ... and The shirt is beautiful! Bravo!

They certainly knew how to do collars in those days! :D

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In the wardrobe / My latest shirt
« on: August 21, 2020, 10:37:17 AM »
Sorry about the very bad attempt at a catalogue pose... I really like how this one turned out. I would have liked to try pattern matching the placket but couldn't due to a limit on the fabric.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Indian block print shirt
« on: August 07, 2020, 23:06:36 PM »
Oh wow!   :loveit:

You are indeed one of us.   :dance:

Thank you! And as my scrap bag becomes becomes ever more full I fear you temptresses will eventually try to convert me to the DARK SIDE!

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In the wardrobe / Re: Indian block print shirt
« on: August 07, 2020, 16:35:43 PM »
THAT is gorgeous!!!!

I would like anything in that fabric but if you feel you couldn't possibly wear it at in public ...
you could always send it Dorsetwards ....

How did you acquire such gorgeous fabric all the way from Jaipur ???

Seriously that is gorgeous and arent French seams nice ??? Tricky on the underarms I should imagine tho'.

I bought it off Amazon and it was really cheap. This company tends to sell it in lengths of 5 yards for just over £20 and it did indeed get posted free of charge all the way from Jaipur. Here is  a link:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Indianhandicraft

Although I was pleased with the bargain it did make me think about how little  the skilled printer probably actually gets paid :(...

To be warned, the fabric is quite light but in this case was perfect for a summer shirt.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Indian block print shirt
« on: August 04, 2020, 00:36:30 AM »
As an inquisitive type I was interested in the main motif of this pattern as it is obviously the same as the paisely design we all know. This lead me down a bit of a rabbit hole of investigation regarding the origin of the buta design. Here is a really informative article if anyone is interested:
https://slate.com/culture/2015/10/a-history-of-paisley-the-origins-of-the-curved-shapes-in-paisley-print.html   

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In the wardrobe / Indian block print shirt
« on: August 03, 2020, 22:37:15 PM »
A shirt I've just made from hand printed fabric all the way from Jaipur, India. Quite pleased with the result although my kids are insisting I don't wear it in public. Stuff them!
The main reason I'm so pleased with it, is that rather than pinking the seams as I did with my first shirt I have used french seams which looks really nice and the curved sleeve seam wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.

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Fun with Fabric / Re: Fabric Shops Around The World
« on: July 24, 2020, 16:59:13 PM »
I bought 5 yards of hand block printed cotton delivered all the way from Jaipur India. For £21!
I was a bit worried it was going to be too lightweight for my next shirt project but it feels fine.
I can dig out the link to the supplier on Amazon if anyone is interested.

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