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genieuk

Does anyone know the correct name for the material used for school trousers (boys). Litle mans trouser just arrived he is 7 ordered an 8 and about 2" to short. Next size up will be baggy on him. Anyone else made school trousers.

danemi1

is it flannel or garberdine??? not sure of spelling for that last one??

genieuk

danemi1 wrote: »

CAN ANYONE help me please??!!!!

I have made a handbag for my sisters christmas present and I want to make a little make up bag - have never ever put a zip in before and am looking for a tutorial to make said make up bag - preferably lined and definitely easy - can anyone advise - saw one few weeks ago on utube but cannot find it now = ANYONE PLEASE?????

I had this open already.

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/04/27/pleated-pouch-tutorial/

the principal would be the same or this

http://threebears.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/little-boxy-pouch-tutorial/

Justamum

genieuk wrote: »

Does anyone know the correct name for the material used for school trousers (boys). Litle mans trouser just arrived he is 7 ordered an 8 and about 2" to short. Next size up will be baggy on him. Anyone else made school trousers.

In the old days - ah yes, I remember them well :rotfl:- there would be a decent amount of hem on them. These days the amount is minute. Were you thinking of buying some material and adding it on to the bottom? If so it will be difficult finding an exact match.

danemi1

thank you - off to look - hope its easy for this gimpy newbie to sewing - striahgt lines I can do - patchwork cushions I have managed and wow heck I even made a cube doorstop but having had a week off - my confidence is lacking this week although the bag did turn out ok - must take piccie and show ya tomorrow

thanks for links xxxxx

genieuk

Justamum wrote: »

In the old days - ah yes, I remember them well :rotfl:- there would be a decent amount of hem on them. These days the amount is minute. Were you thinking of buying some material and adding it on to the bottom? If so it will be difficult finding an exact match.

No was wandering about making some, I od have a petern in the back of the cupboard somewhere for shorts/trousers so may dig that out. Just looked at the label and it says polyester & viscose. So will try that thanks.

genieuk

danemi1 wrote: »

thank you - off to look - hope its easy for this gimpy newbie to sewing - striahgt lines I can do - patchwork cushions I have managed and wow heck I even made a cube doorstop but having had a week off - my confidence is lacking this week although the bag did turn out ok - must take piccie and show ya tomorrow

thanks for links xxxxx

Just take it slow swap to your zipper foot and you will be away. I still sew really slowly sometimes then I'll catch the foot and go whizzing away.

danemi1

thanks they look fab but really do need a lined one so the ends and not so neat sewing can be hidden - do you know of any - the easier the better - golly I am putting myself down tonight - wheres the confidence gone - hiding under the sofa me thinks - come out come out wherever you are

PootleFlump_3

Danemi, where are the piccies of your bag!! I want to see them!!

If I were you and you wanna practice putting a zip in, I would personally use this tute. I used it the first time I was putting in a zip with lining and found it really easy. Same principal for a make up bag but just box the sides if you need to. PM me if you need any help. x

danemi1

thanks hun - off to play xxxx