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Garfield
Garfield
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Interesting and thanks for the insights on that Meglet. I have a colleague who has successfully done the pleated variety, so will also ask her for advice as I don't like the shaped one quite as much. I think we have some florist's wire floating about the house when hubby was looking for something to shape the brims of a couple of his hats...he has a thing about hats! ;) He also has way too many of them too!!
Drell
Drell
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Has anyone any recommendations for good sources of dressmaking patterns? Suppose someone thought they might like to make themselves a pair of summer shorts, where might they find a beginner level pattern? And fabric too? Asking for a friend...
HellsBells
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Patterns - Jaycotts, Backstitch. Escape and Create, MBJM on Etsy
Fabric - Backstitch, escape and create, Fabric godmother, Minerva crafts, Dalton Mill. Fabrics galore, Cambridge fabric company (very pricey), Always Knitting and Sewing, Croft Mill...........
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Julie at Escape and create is very helpful, she lives in Girton and is lovely. If you speak to her, tell her I said hi!
runnyeyes
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I’m just starting to dabble in machine sewing...so I will have lots of newbie questions for you people.

My last sewing was in first year Grammar school 1971/2 Miss Holsworth
runnyeyes
runnyeyes
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Actually my first shock was .. how expensive patterns are!!

£15-16 for a Simplicity. Wow. Ok if you use it several times, but would you?
But ....it’s a hobby, not an economic activity. Keep having to say that.
Velociraptor
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Crikey! I saw someone selling old patterns, possibly used, online for £3 each and thought, "HOW much? You don't really want rid of these, do you?" Clearly I was mistaken :-O
Rosehip
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how much!?
Meglet
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Making clothes is definitely not cheaper than buying them! (Mostly)

Just had a pattern arrive for a wrap dress and it’s lined! (Couldn’t read the back very well online). Will need to find some lightweight cotton lining but it’s tricky to match to a fabric online!
Wine Legs
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I've been buying pdf patterns & sticking them together myself. Much cheaper. I made the MBJM four seasons shorts yesterday afternoon. Very comfy.

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

Details here: dsi-london.com

The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

DSI London headquarters

The Courtyard

131 Aurelia Road

Croydon

CR0 3BF

If anyone wants to organise a group booking then hand up now please. Groups are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11am or 2pm.

Otherwise we could make individual bookings at £29 each (2pm Saturday or Tuesday)

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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