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House Beautiful / Fixing curtains to the ceiling
« on: February 03, 2018, 17:35:40 PM »
Hello all. A young family member asked me to help with curtains - but she is in a 'conversion' where the windows are literally, completely, floor to ceiling (about 2.4 metres I think) No wonder the previous owners didn't put curtains up (maybe the fuel bills and blank space made them move!)
I haven't measured yet, but the width must be about 5 metres. so for decent curtains there will be a lot of weight and we will be needing 2 extra brackets I think in addition to the 2 side, and the central.
I am wondering if I could get 'passing rings' that will work 'upwards' - or could we think about fixing a pelmet to the ceiling and hanging the curtains from that. I'll get advice about hanging such a weight from the , but just thought I'd seek ideas and advice.

Thanks!

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Courses & Classes / English Couture Company
« on: May 14, 2017, 11:40:01 AM »
As Michelle's are the only courses I have done (I was taught to sew by my mother 60 years ago!) I can't compare. However, I have found Michelle approachable, fun and a very good teacher. I met Maximum on her trouser making course, and I had great fun on her knicker making course.
So tomorrow I am off to do her Extreme Pattern Making course, and will report in.

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Tech Know How / supporting you
« on: March 31, 2017, 08:03:10 AM »
This is really for admin:

I am very happy to pay the suggested subscription, but I don't wish to create a Paypal account (long story -I am happy to use Paypal as a guest, but not create an account). However, it will not allow me to checkout as a guest - usual procedure with most websites that use Paypal.

Thanks

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Patterns Discussion / creating a sleeve
« on: March 31, 2017, 07:59:48 AM »
Hello all!
I am making the Sadie tunic by Style Arc:
http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1005&category_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=45

I liked the look of the tunic but am not fussed about the twist detail on the sleeve.  The sleeve itself is cut very oddly, almost 2 'petal' shapes that create the twist detail. As I have had to alter the shoulder seams quite a lot for fitting, I think that trying to get this complicated sleeve to fit in will be disastrous!
So, I just want to set in a plain sleeve. My thought is to cut open the side seams (I am making a 'toile' with the lining fabric), spread the sleeve arc out and draw around it, then using an ordinary sleeve pattern, add in the top shape. But I am unsure how much ease to include - the armholes on the toile are quite roomy.

Can I ask for your thoughts? Many thanks in advance


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