The Sewing Room

Sarahjovi

genieuk wrote: »

When using a bought pattern, what do most of you do? I was wandering whether to just cut out my size or to copy it onto something else then cut out.

Thanks

Hi, Measure yourself and compare your measurements to the back of the pattern envelope and then cut out your corresponding size.

The only reason to copy the pattern would be to make it in 2 or more different sizes. If your careful you can reuse the pattern over again.

Sarah:D

Bunny200

I've always cut in the past but recently I've started copying the pattern out. Its a bit tedious but the paper is more resiliant than the tissue so it can be used a bit longer. I first did it on a childs pattern as I will want the bigger size next year but I've just traced out a pattern for myself as I don't want to commit to a particular size yet (need to test the pattern first) and also as I said its stronger. It is fiddly and you have to be careful about it but it preserves the pattern (which could always be sold on ebay if you didn't like it!!!!).

shaz_mum_of__2

My mum always folded the pattern pieces under so she could make different sizes ......she was so MSE !

rosalie-lavender

genieuk wrote: »

When using a bought pattern, what do most of you do? I was wandering whether to just cut out my size or to copy it onto something else then cut out.

Thanks

I just cut out my size. I have learnt the hard way to check the measurements of the actual pattern first, though to decide what size to cut. Some patterns are cut with more ease than others so sometimes I cut a 10 and sometimes I cut a 12.

It usually gives some indication in the description of what the fit is like e.g loose fiitng, fitted etc. The back of the envelope also usually gives measurements for the main areas.

witchwoopiggy

hi all Im getting alot of intrest in my piggy pockets and wash bags , umm to make it easyer for people who are asking and ordering them, im thinking of ether Etsy or Folksy or just plain ebay , can anyone give me some advice over which one to use please, thank you

PootleFlump_3

Hi all,
Re patterns, I always cut round them to maybe 3 sizes bigger then fold the remainder under until I have my size so that the pattern can be reused for a bigger size if you need to.

Witchwoopiggy, Im following your blog now. Its really good. Good news re interest in your stuff! I think etsy or folksy better than ebay for this kind of thing but sure someone else will know more about it than me.

I havent really been posting recently so if there are any other new blogs Ive missed can you let me know and Ill add them on. Love seeing what everyone is up to. Im still quite unmotivated at the mo.

As you all know, Im clueless about computers and things. I was on my blog today as I had a new comment and noticed my follower count had gone up. I thought "oooo, thats good, someone else is following me". When I looked at my followers list it turns out Im now following myself!:rotfl: **Doh!** Does anyone know how to get rid of this? I went into my "manage" folder where it comes up with who you are following and my name isnt in there but Im definately following myself (talk about bigheaded eh!!.) :o

hart44

Hi everyone

Just a quick note to let you all (especially Kandi :rotfl:) know I have finished the chest of drawers I got from the CS a while back
I can now get back to sewing, I have a list of orders from my family to complete :rotfl:
Pic's are on my blog.

Pootle :rotfl: at you following yourself, I thought I was the only one that did daft things :rotfl:sorry I cannt help with removing your name though Im not that PC minded myself

Kandipandi

hart44 wrote: »

Hi everyone

Just a quick note to let you all (especially Kandi :rotfl:) know I have finished the chest of drawers I got from the CS a while back
I can now get back to sewing, I have a list of orders from my family to complete :rotfl:

:j Yeah!!! :jCongratulations - it is beautiful I am so envious - I am prepared to swap you though for my sexy plastic drawers :rotfl:

Bunny200

In attempt to make my life more streamlined I made this








sorry its so big!

http://hereswhatididtoday.blogspot.com/2010/05/pincushion.html

23rdspiral

witchwoopiggy wrote: »

hi all Im getting alot of intrest in my piggy pockets and wash bags , umm to make it easyer for people who are asking and ordering them, im thinking of ether Etsy or Folksy or just plain ebay , can anyone give me some advice over which one to use please, thank you

:T i think this is a brilliant idea. let us know the link when you do - i was telling family friends about your piggy pouches today (they have a few piggies and 2 bunnies) and they thought it was a totally wonderful idea.

Bunny200 wrote: »

In attempt to make my life more streamlined I made this http://hereswhatididtoday.blogspot.com/2010/05/pincushion.html

:T that's really nice. :T i made one a while back, but got the length of the pockets a bit big so they dangle a bit much:o. luckily i'd only attached that bit with safety pins so could remove it. it's now pinned elsewhere and i can carry the pincushion to whatever chair im using thus stopping me using the arm of the chair itself. here's mine, made from ikea samples, a bit of old sheet from nan, and some felt, rice and wadding: