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Sep 2020
2:26pm, 8 Sep 2020
1,715 posts
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Gus
I've not tried any of mbjm patterns yet but the folk seem very helpful and have lots of tips for us who haven't sewn anything for a long time. My only pattern makes so far are from Tilly and the buttons, pyjama trousers (and shorts with the excess material), and the second pair of bottoms I used the duvet and added pockets, a bit fiddly but so pleased with them.
And the Stevie tunic. I tested that using the rest of the duvet before I used my proper material, so glad I did since I had to size up but the finished item got lots of compliments at the weekend. I'd never have thought of using old/cheap duvets to test patterns.
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Sep 2020
3:24pm, 8 Sep 2020
1,502 posts
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Silvershadow
Many years ago I did a adult education dressmaking class (It came with free crèche). We were encouraged to experiment with tricky processes e.g collars, button stands, zips, sleeves using old sheets. I still have a portfolio of random bits of garments in unexpected colours and designs.
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Sep 2020
4:51pm, 8 Sep 2020
23,677 posts
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Lizzie W
I've got the Wendy Ward books, which encourage a progressive learning approach. I just lurk on MBJM and don't start anything.
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Sep 2020
5:21pm, 8 Sep 2020
6,885 posts
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sallykate
I have successfully altered a dress pattern for a fuller bust by using an old sheet as a sort of toile first, to see what amendments I needed to make.
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Sep 2020
5:30pm, 8 Sep 2020
6,853 posts
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Helegant
Just turned on TV to see Pointless - a lwoman called Suzanne has a dress made out of a beautiful turquoise fabric, and I wonder if it is home-made.
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Sep 2020
8:16pm, 8 Sep 2020
2,004 posts
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panad
I love the mbjm patterns that I’v made - fit is really good, and instructions are very good. Would definitely make more! (And wish my children were smaller still as some of her childrens patterns looks brilliant!)
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Sep 2020
9:10pm, 8 Sep 2020
1,820 posts
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runnyeyes
MBJM?
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Sep 2020
9:21pm, 8 Sep 2020
1,717 posts
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Gus
Made by Jack’s mum
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Sep 2020
6:22am, 9 Sep 2020
1,821 posts
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runnyeyes
There do seem to be many more Independent/ Small pattern companies now. Is that right?
Why would Vogue/ Simplicity etc be losing out? Is this all about PDF patterns?
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Sep 2020
7:44am, 9 Sep 2020
2,502 posts
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Drell
In my (limited) experience the indie patterns have clearer instructions (and in larger type too).
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Fetch Birdwatchers
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