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PootleFlump_3

r.mac wrote: »

Georgie - That's gorgeous. What a clever idea about the brooch.



I love those fabrics and am going to spend a wee while browsing and dreaming of what I can do with them! What fabric shop do you go to 'in town' (am I right in thinking you are edinburgh too?)

what's trefle trim? http://www.gagafabrics.co.uk/acatalog/Trims.html

Hi R.Mac,

Just got back and bought loads more stuff (including this oilcloth which Ive been wanting to try sewing with for ages.) I went to Mandors on East Claremont Street first but TBH although they have some nice stuff they didnt have what I wanted so then went to The Cloth Shop which is on Bonnington Road. They have lots of nice fabric. Not sure if you have ever been, but Edinburgh Fabrics on St. Patrick Square (just beside Clerk Street) is brilliant. They have loads and loads of fabrics. They dont stock Amy Butler, Alexander Henry etc but they have lots of nice goodies!! Where you do you normally go?

I think Trefle Trim is just trim thats imported from a Japanese company called Trefle. They have loads of nice linen stuff.:)

r.mac_2

PootleFlump wrote: »

Hi R.Mac,

Just got back and bought loads more stuff (including this oilcloth which Ive been wanting to try sewing with for ages.) I went to Mandors on East Claremont Street first but TBH although they have some nice stuff they didnt have what I wanted so then went to The Cloth Shop which is on Bonnington Road. They have lots of nice fabric. Not sure if you have ever been, but Edinburgh Fabrics on St. Patrick Square (just beside Clerk Street) is brilliant. They have loads and loads of fabrics. They dont stock Amy Butler, Alexander Henry etc but they have lots of nice goodies!! Where you do you normally go?

I think Trefle Trim is just trim thats imported from a Japanese company called Trefle. They have loads of nice linen stuff.:)

ooh I know both Mandors and the cloth shop, but haven't heard of Edinburgh fabrics - I must have a trip there some day soon.

Lovely fabric you chose.

xxvickixx

Well Done Cuddles. I'm going to make some soon I promise x

chalky_75

Help please-- My daughter is working very hard in a Beauty Salon and her uniform is not provided. The uniforms are SO expensive to buy. I can sew fairly efficiently and have a very old Singer. Has anyone got any links or info for a free pattern ( download etc) for a simple pair of trousers. I would be ever so grateful for any help.
Thanks Linda

cuddles123

xxvickixx wrote: »

Well Done Cuddles. I'm going to make some soon I promise x

Thank you - it really would be appreciated :j

danemi1

what can I make - I have some cotton duck thickness fabric - I want to try a french seam - what can I make and is there a tut for it - anyone PLEASE?

danemi1

Kandipandi wrote: »

Cuddles - He's great! Love the outfit!

Been sewing again at the weekend, made some makeup bags from some swatches that were sent to me by a sofa company and added some bits from my stash:







They are lined with cream cotton and as the fabric is heavy duty I didn't bother with interfacing or wadding at all. They were so easy and quick to make that I could have made loads more but ran out of zips!

these look fab - I love things that come together quick - but I havent not done a zip and have no idea how - thats on the list of things for my pal to show me

PootleFlump_3

chalky_75 wrote: »

Help please-- My daughter is working very hard in a Beauty Salon and her uniform is not provided. The uniforms are SO expensive to buy. I can sew fairly efficiently and have a very old Singer. Has anyone got any links or info for a free pattern ( download etc) for a simple pair of trousers. I would be ever so grateful for any help.
Thanks Linda

You could try something like this using her current trousers as a template. I used it for my pyjama bottoms and it worked fine.

Ive been sewing again today. Made another bag (Im obsessed with bag making ATM). Piccies on my blog.

www.pootleflumpsblog.blogspot.com

PootleFlump_3

danemi1 wrote: »

these look fab - I love things that come together quick - but I havent not done a zip and have no idea how - thats on the list of things for my pal to show me

This is a really good zip tutorial and mega easy.

danemi1

hart44 wrote: »

Thank you very much Bunny :j it is just what I was looking for
The sizeing is perfect too as my DGD is a small 4 yr old, I have been told it has to be pink too :rotfl: she is a real girly girl, all princess, pink and twirly :rotfl:

did you make this hun - it looks gorgeous - was it ahrd to do if so?