The Sewing Room

nykied

I went over to visit my parents this weekend, so a whole raft of fresh charity shops - I bought lots of duvets for sewing. I also bought some fabric to make a dress for going to my friend's wedding. It was the pattern that came free with 'Sew' magazine a few months ago, if anybody remembers it - it's a prom-type dress with lace over the top.

But I rather like this one: http://www.aspirestyle.co.uk/products/all/fever-kennedy-prom-dress-3283 Has anybody seen a pattern anywhere for a similar dress?

Rummer

I have decided to tackle a dress pattern over the summer, not sure on the style or material yet but I am going to have fun deciding!

Rummer

nykied wrote: »

But I rather like this one: http://www.aspirestyle.co.uk/products/all/fever-kennedy-prom-dress-3283 Has anybody seen a pattern anywhere for a similar dress?

How about this? http://www.sewdirect.com/acatalog/Vogue___8020.html

Kaz2904

^^^^ Very chic!
Any ideas one my sewing machine problems guys? Sorry to pester!
Oh there was another thing too, I bought nylon chiffon (I think, it was the type it said to buy as it's non fray) but it does seem to be fraying. Do you think I would be mad to try running the edges of the chiffon through the flame on my hob to seal them like you do with ribbon to stop it fraying? It would sure take a while but would be worth it if it stops the fraying.

Keiss_21

MissPixie wrote: »

Thank you all

I have hear people say they use shower curtains to line make up bags etc. it is on my to do list!

Wow, shower curtains...what a great idea!

hart44 wrote: »

Hi Keiss I don't usually wash my fabric before making bags but I do iron it a lot of the time I use duvet covers or sheets.
I have this waterproof fabric I line my make-up bags with http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RETRO-BIRDS-Wipe-Clean-Waterproof-PVC-Textile-Fabric-FQ-/350446416606?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item51983bf2de

It is very easy to sew with (I don't have a special teflon foot for my machine)

This seller has loads of designs

I have used shower curtains too and no probs

Thanks for the link...looks lovely stuff....yet another reason for spending more money!

Didn't realize I needed a teflon foot.....just googled it...mmm, I do have a foot with rollers on it for my (Dutch) machine, which my booklet says is good for sewing leather, suede and plastic. So it looks like I am better prepared than I thought!!!

Thanks again Miss Pixie and hart44 for your help...must get the machine set up and have a play with ordinary material and see how I get on.

But first, bed methinks..up too late again cross-stitching!

hart44

hmo wrote: »

Hart, ive just been reading your blog about your trip to matlock bath, it seems you had a good time.

also you mentioned cromford my dd and I go there from time to time they have a nice fabric shop dont they in the mill, and we have lunch in the tea shop.

ive driven through matlock but never been for a walk round maybe i should go when its nice.

its been sunny here again but very very windy the last few days so weve not really venytured out much.

My daughter has just started working in the tea shop at the mill and I didn't know there was fabric there I have the booklett saying they do craft days so Im going to have a look at the next one instead of just dropping her off
I have been here 6 years now and just finding out about all these lovely places to visit (work has always got in the way ) I love Matlock Bath .

Kaz Im so sorry I can't help with your prob but some here will know more than me

Keiss I am slowly buying some useful machine feet but so far have been able to get away with not using a teflon foot, I just love the little bird waterproof fabric but I must behave and use what I have before spending again for a while
My Aunt sold some of my things at here village stall sale :jand said she will keep the rest for next time and try again for me my mum is keeping the money till I go over again so I have some spending money for the CB, end of May, they have some great CB's in Norfolk
I hope everyone has a great day today

hart44

hmo wrote: »

ive made these scented coat hangers tonight so easy details on my blog

The hangers are very pretty It is a great way to use some of the smaller scraps :T
Sorry pennib I forgot to say how lovely your bunting is :T (too early in the morning :rotfl:)

notsorichandnotsofamous

Love your bunting Pennib

I made some myself yesterday for the garden out of a piece of blue checked fabric, I didnt want to go to the trouble of sewing the individual flags onto bias binding so just made a channel at the top of each one and threaded them onto garden twine for a quick job.

Deb

hmo

hart44 wrote: »

My daughter has just started working in the tea shop at the mill and I didn't know there was fabric there I have the booklett saying they do craft days so Im going to have a look at the next one instead of just dropping her off
I have been here 6 years now and just finding out about all these lovely places to visit (work has always got in the way ) I love Matlock Bath .

Kaz Im so sorry I can't help with your prob but some here will know more than me

Keiss I am slowly buying some useful machine feet but so far have been able to get away with not using a teflon foot, I just love the little bird waterproof fabric but I must behave and use what I have before spending again for a while
My Aunt sold some of my things at here village stall sale :jand said she will keep the rest for next time and try again for me my mum is keeping the money till I go over again so I have some spending money for the CB, end of May, they have some great CB's in Norfolk
I hope everyone has a great day today

hi its in the arkwright mill, is that the one your daughter works at, its on the left as you enter from the carpark.

if so thats the one we eat in when ever we go.

i found the fabric shop when i was doing a google search for qilting stuff one time so i decided i would have a trip out its about 30mins or so from where we live.

they do do classes though as whenever ive been they have had workshops on but i have not attended any

hart44

Thank you hmo I will have a look today as it is the shop she works at and she is in at 11am today
Im not far from there (Belper way)
I have just been sorting through all my scraps of fabric (I can't throw any of it ) I have been cutting it into strips and will sew it together to make a scrappy quilt (I have enough :rotfl:) but it might take a while before I can post any pic's :rotfl: