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runnerbean Mar 2022 6:37pm, 29 Mar 2022 46,887 posts	Quote Pin runnerbean jelly that looks fast 💨
panad Mar 2022 9:37am, 30 Mar 2022 3,033 posts	Quote Pin panad Has anyone ever made a waistcoat (sewn)? It’s our 25th wedding anniversary in a few months and I’d really like to make one for my other half as a present…
Meglet Mar 2022 10:05am, 30 Mar 2022 22,489 posts	Quote Pin Meglet I made one years ago when I was in sixth form or uni. They’re not too bad as long as you follow the instructions carefully as you need to sew the lining to the outside then turn it inside out
Silvershadow Mar 2022 10:10am, 30 Mar 2022 1,599 posts	Quote Pin Silvershadow I've made a waistcoat too. Years ago it was one of the first projects on my dressmaking C&G. As Meglet says, relatively simple just follow the "bagging out" instructions carefully
jelly (limegreenjelly) Mar 2022 4:34pm, 30 Mar 2022 2,709 posts	Quote Pin jelly (limegreenjelly) I made my ex brother in law a waistcoat when my sister and him got married! It was easy enough!
Meglet Mar 2022 6:26pm, 30 Mar 2022 22,490 posts	Quote Pin Meglet Definitely easier than something you have to set sleeves in!
panad Mar 2022 7:25pm, 30 Mar 2022 3,036 posts	Quote Pin panad Any pattern recommendations?
sallykate Mar 2022 9:29am, 31 Mar 2022 9,580 posts	Quote Pin sallykate I usually favour Vogue patterns for anything which has a bit of tailoring or detail. I bet it'll turn out really well - scope for an interesting lining for sure, a shot fabric or something with a bit of a pattern.
Purps Apr 2022 10:23pm, 1 Apr 2022 39,019 posts	Quote Pin Purps I made one in secondary school! I remember choosing the fabric and making it and being really pleased with myself.
Lizzie Whizz Apr 2022 10:24pm, 1 Apr 2022 26,538 posts	Quote Pin Lizzie Whizz Was it the new year or Christmas sewing bee had a waistcoat.

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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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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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