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Cravat Pattern

Does anyone have or know where I can get a pattern to make some cravats?
Daughter told someone that I could make them, but its been over 10 years and I dont have any patterns left. Dont feel confident to make myown without a pattern as its been so long.
Problem is they want 4 wthin 12 days!
I have been searching on the internet for 2 days already and am not getting anywhere. ?:confused:
When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
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  • lilly82
    lilly82 Posts: 39 Forumite
    Hi Mooloo do you have a john lewis near you last time i went in they had loads of patterns dont know if they have cravat ones but it might be worth a try or have you looked on ebay ?
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    Nearest John Lewis is MK I think. Problem is I am housebound in a village with no bus!. (Long story). I will need to be able to order via post I suppose.
    But may call them and see if they have anything.

    I have been looking on ebaby since I knew. ONly got actual cravats. (May have to buy one and take it apart to use as a pattern.)
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • Yellowbug
    Yellowbug Posts: 639 Forumite
    I was going to suggest getting one and taking it apart...but you have obviously thought of that lol

    I have just had a look in all the normal places for you and I cant find any...sorry I cant be more help
    Married on 5th March 2010
    still lurking on the wedding board tho :rotfl:
  • maggie111
    maggie111 Posts: 1,130 Forumite
    Try posting on crafting forums?

    Found this post, which links to some free patters, hope it helps.
    http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/tactile-f7/cravat-pattern-t49.htm
    I love surprises!
  • lindaatno9
    lindaatno9 Posts: 2,092 Forumite
    Vogue BLU V7104 Men's Accessories

    http://img.sewingtoday.com/cat/20000/itm_img/V7104.jpg

    Looks like there is a cravat in there under the brown jacket!!
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    Thanks folks.
    I have joined the Burda style site and down loaded a cravat pattern. Although its looking a little strange. (May make a prototype out of other fabric I have as it looks "wrong" to me). Not cut on the bia/??
    Saw the Sewing today, image/ but for some reason cant get onto their website.? Problem with my computer or the site I am not sure.
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • picklepick
    picklepick Posts: 4,048 Forumite
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    What matters most is how well you walk through the fire
  • Savvy_sewing
    Savvy_sewing Posts: 11,580 Forumite
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    update. Thanks all. I have ordered a pattern that has cummerbands and cravat etc on it through a link given thanks. I have also downloaded a "homemade" pattern which I will experiment with, just incase the readymade pattern is not here intime. Dont want to be last minute.
    (Will always be able to use the pattern again, so won't be a waste of money. I hope.:T:T:T
    When I die I will know that I have lived, loved, mattered and made a difference, even if in a small way.
  • picklepick
    picklepick Posts: 4,048 Forumite
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    What matters most is how well you walk through the fire
  • lindaatno9
    lindaatno9 Posts: 2,092 Forumite
    Mooloo wrote: »
    Thanks folks.
    I have joined the Burda style site and down loaded a cravat pattern. Although its looking a little strange. (May make a prototype out of other fabric I have as it looks "wrong" to me). Not cut on the bia/??
    .

    If I remember rightly they aren't. Different altogether from ties which are!
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