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Any

Battleaxe44 wrote: »

The design looks so simple, I have downloaded it and am going to draft it out for myself Thank you. This top is just the thing for the weather we are enjoying.

I found myself with free time on Saturday so I had a go with the top and it's done! It took an afternoon. That included drafting the pattern. Now I have it, I will need less time next time. And I think I will be making this top in different fabric..



I did find that the pattern was rather large though..I went for the medium one and then I had to take an inch off later.

rufusdog52

Any wrote: »

I found myself with free time on Saturday so I had a go with the top and it's done! It took an afternoon. That included drafting the pattern. Now I have it, I will need less time next time. And I think I will be making this top in different fabric..



I did find that the pattern was rather large though..I went for the medium one and then I had to take an inch off later.

It looks lovely Any and you will be able to make some more much quicker. Well done xx

shepherdgirl

Hi All

Have just got a fancy new sewing machine, but very new to sewing.

Read all about all your wonderful projects and got inspired.

Made some spare bedroom curtains from a duvet and some cushion covers, but would now like to make some lined curtains for the lounge !

Seen some curtains in a sale (£10) they are made of canvas and are a natural colour. Could I use these curtains as a lining ? Material even for lining seems quite expensive and I'm worried I might make a mess of it, so trying to keep cost down as much as possible.

Any hints and tips gratefully received.

Shep

medsdemon

shepherdgirl wrote: »

Hi All

Have just got a fancy new sewing machine, but very new to sewing.

Read all about all your wonderful projects and got inspired.

Made some spare bedroom curtains from a duvet and some cushion covers, but would now like to make some lined curtains for the lounge !

Seen some curtains in a sale (£10) they are made of canvas and are a natural colour. Could I use these curtains as a lining ? Material even for lining seems quite expensive and I'm worried I might make a mess of it, so trying to keep cost down as much as possible.

Any hints and tips gratefully received.

Shep

It depends how heavy the fabric is of the curtain. You wouldn't want it to impair the draping qualities of your main fabric.

Dunhelm has double width lining for about £6.49 m which isn't too bad and it saves so many joins.

I work in soft furnishing so know how much people can spend on curtains and blinds. One tip is Ebay and search for all the well known curtain fabric brands (eg Prestigious or Harlequin etc) and you can often find seconds and end of rolls at really good prices.

shepherdgirl

Thanks medsdemon, that was very helpful. I hadn't even considered how they would hang :eek: I have a lot to learn LOL

I paid £5 m for some lining recently at a local shop so will investigate
Dunelme as well as EBAY.

Part of my problem is that I don't know what material to use for things, and a certain level of knowledge (or common sense !!!) is assumed on instructions. I wouldn't have had a clue about the names to look for.

Thanks again

Shep

Battleaxe44

hmo, I have Brother Innovis V3 and a Brother Innovis 700 MK11.

i started with the 700 about 3 years ago and bought the V3 this year

Battleaxe44

Any, your top looks so good. i have yet to draft mine and make it. Hoping to get cracking on it this week. What an inspiration.

Battleaxe44

Finished and ready for posting to Australia. It is like saying good-bye to a loved one.

eddi

Battleaxe44 wrote: »

Finished and ready for posting to Australia. It is like saying good-bye to a loved one.

Wow that's amazing! :T :T

Battleaxe44

Thank you Eddi. Each quilt I make is made for someone special in my life. This one is my for my daughter.