The Sewing Room

PootleFlump_3

Thanks Hart. Ill have a look. (Mum announced it will help her hot flushes if she wears something baggy - I had to try and not laugh as she produced metres and metres of material and asked for a Kaftan.) p.s Enjoy your night out on Friday.

Kandi, I just read your comment on my blog. I cant believe Ive joined yours under the name of "Welcome to the World of POO" !!!!! I told you I was useless with computers!!! I have no clue how to change it either. Must go and try though. Burst out laughing when I read your comment. x

laura16_2

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

Could you try it with an old sheet or something first? It is better to make mistakes on old fabric first. Having said that I know I wouldn't bother, I'd risk wasting the money. I wish I'd tried a trial cushion though because my first one wasn't great because of my extra plump cushion. Sorry I do know you are talking about a bag not a cushion, I'm just trying to let you know where I'm coming from.

I know but I have bought the material and I just don't think i have the patience to try it on something else first. It was only £3 from the market because I got student discount as well so I think I'll just give it a whirl. Thanks for the advice though. I'll let you know how it goes lol

Kandipandi

PootleFlump wrote: »

Thanks Hart. Ill have a look. (Mum announced it will help her hot flushes if she wears something baggy - I had to try and not laugh as she produced metres and metres of material and asked for a Kaftan.) p.s Enjoy your night out on Friday.

Kandi, I just read your comment on my blog. I cant believe Ive joined yours under the name of "Welcome to the World of POO" !!!!! I told you I was useless with computers!!! I have no clue how to change it either. Must go and try though. Burst out laughing when I read your comment. x

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I was sat at my desk giggling like a little kid today when I saw it, you cheered me up no end.....

Kandipandi

As for the kaftan it is not just a single quilt cover with holes for the arms and head?? :rotfl: :rotfl:

laura16_2

I won't be able to finish the bag until next week I have all the bits ready to sew but I can't work out how to thread the sewing machine so I've got to wait for my mum to get back to show me. I looked on you tube but its got like an extra bit to the others

Sarahjovi

PootleFlump wrote: »

Its been busy on here the last few days (which is good as I love catching up on all the sewing gossip!)

Hart, I love your cushions and the fabric from your frame bag is really nice (p.s cant wait to have a nosey at your blog!!).

Kandi - I think Im stalking you on your blog now (if Ive done it right!)

Does anyone know how to make a kaftan? My mum wants one. (....Why she wants to look like Demis Roussos I will never know but hey ho!)

Hi Taz and Laura. Welcome to the thread. x

Is this any help for the Kaftan?

http://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2009/01/21/caftan/

Sarah:D

Kandipandi

Been attempting a peg bag for my mam tonight, but didn't get very far as I got absorbed in all the shiny things in my sewing box, I'm like a kid! Updated photies on blog.

rosalie-lavender

I have a few days off work and am supposed to be finishing off some sewing projects. I'm not getting as much done as I should-I keep coming on here seeing how you lot all are and what you have been doing.:rotfl:

What is happening though, is my sewing list is growing because my daughter is also home and keeps finding tops and dresses she wants made. :eek: Today I have to return a blouse she bought less than two weeks ago because the one of metal poppers has fallen off and others are loose. At least if I make things myself, if they fall apart I only have myself to blame and I have spent less money.

PootleFlump_3

Kandipandi wrote: »

As for the kaftan it is not just a single quilt cover with holes for the arms and head?? :rotfl: :rotfl:

and your point is?! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
(I cant put a watch face on a pincushion the right way remember!) A Kaftan is just as technically difficult for me as a toilet bag!

Kandi - I love the cupcakes on your blog! How did you make them? (love your spottie fabric too)

Sarah - Thanks for the linky. I think thats just what Im looking for. Thanks again. x

p.s I shall be sure to post piccies of my Mum in her "duvet with a hole in it" on my blog once Ive finished. That should be a bit of a giggle!

Rikki

Kaftan top, with simple instructions. Click Here

Longer one pictures Here

Burda's Free Patternes - Many projects as well as clothes.