Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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runnyeyes Jun 2020 4:26pm, 27 Jun 2020 1,761 posts	0 runnyeyes I washing machined some cotton fat quarters ..gentle wash 30 deg etc. They came out like rags. Frayed edges ++ They did iron up ok, but I’m not doing that again.
Cyclops Jun 2020 4:44pm, 27 Jun 2020 4,155 posts	0 Cyclops I normally put it in the machine on my normal wash cycle.
sallykate Jun 2020 5:37pm, 27 Jun 2020 6,624 posts	0 sallykate If it's cotton definitely worth washing before cutting.
sallykate Jun 2020 5:43pm, 27 Jun 2020 6,625 posts	0 sallykate Planning a couple of skirts as an alternative to wearing lockdown leggings the entire time. Still making masks too!
Silvershadow Jun 2020 6:32pm, 27 Jun 2020 1,486 posts	0 Silvershadow My middle son has requested Dungeons and Dragons themed face mask. Has anyone seen any fabric whilst browsing that might do?
Meglet Jun 2020 11:33pm, 27 Jun 2020 21,109 posts	0 Meglet Have a look on Frumble. They’ve got lots of themed prints.
Wine Legs Jun 2020 1:22pm, 28 Jun 2020 5,366 posts	0 Wine Legs I would recommend Frumble or 1st for Fabric - the later had minecraft and how to train your dragon fabrics.
Gus Jun 2020 4:13pm, 28 Jun 2020 1,691 posts	0 Gus found this fabric in my stash and thought it would make interesting face coverings
Gus Jul 2020 2:52pm, 3 Jul 2020 1,692 posts	0 Gus Finally put this together, it’s been sitting an a bag in pieces for about 3 years.
sallykate Jul 2020 3:28pm, 3 Jul 2020 6,664 posts	0 sallykate My new sewing machine arrived! I'm looking forward to playing with it later. Janome HD2200, from a local shop.

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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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