The Sewing Room

MissPixie

I found this tutorial the most helpful in making them
http://katafalk.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/a-simple-skirt/

It has taken me a while to figure out how much fabric to use but I think I get it now because it depends on how gathered I want it and heavier fabrics need much less fabric unless you want a super full skirt!

Rummer

I am very excited! I have vouchers for £80 worth of fabric

Now all I need to do is decide what I want to make and what material I need. Think I would like to make a few tote bags as I use them a lot and I also want to make my first dress. I have only ever bought fabric scraps before so I have no idea how much fabric that amount of money will get me (I know it depends on the type).

The vouchers have to be used in full so I cant get a few bits here and there.

Sarahjovi

I also have made a skirt similar to Miss Pixie, if you follow my blog you may have already seen it! It was for my friends daughter who wanted a skirt the same as her big sister and couldn't find one in the shops.



I also made one in red too, but didn't take a photo!

Sarah:D

Tamster150

Good makes everyone!

Hart - I saw your hand on you blog Hope it heals soon!

Work commitments are stopping me from sewing atm! I have so much marking & preparation to do in the evenings. (and I only work 3 days!) I also have job applications to do as my current contract ends at the end of the school year (July) and schools advertise now for September.

However, I am making good progress on my Nieces quilt, hoping to finish it in half term - along with my "homework" for the "quilting-on-the-go" course. I have to make at least 6 blocks so that we can put them together using the method that Carolyn Forster has developed. I have finished one so far:eek: I am using my stash of vintage linens from CB & CS. Just tray cloths and hankies, I couldnt bare to cut into a tablecloth!

clairewop

hmo wrote: »

are you using a pattern for the aprons please if so where from

Mooloo Gave me dimensions and my DH made a pattern

LV_Sue

Sarahjovi wrote: »

I also have made a skirt similar to Miss Pixie, if you follow my blog you may have already seen it! It was for my friends daughter who wanted a skirt the same as her big sister and couldn't find one in the shops.



I also made one in red too, but didn't take a photo!

Sarah:D

That's a great skirt. I've just made my granddaughter a bean bag and some cushion covers with that same material. Your skirt reminds me of my childhood in the late 1950s when my Aunt made me a skirt covered with appliqued musical notes - no printed fabric like that back then I loved that skirt

irishgirl62

Sarahjovi i have that fabric with white background and black musical notes not used it yet was going to make cushion covers with black piping for DS room

Sarahjovi

LV_Sue wrote: »

That's a great skirt. I've just made my granddaughter a bean bag and some cushion covers with that same material. Your skirt reminds me of my childhood in the late 1950s when my Aunt made me a skirt covered with appliqued musical notes - no printed fabric like that back then I loved that skirt

irishgirl62 wrote: »

Sarahjovi i have that fabric with white background and black musical notes not used it yet was going to make cushion covers with black piping for DS room

My Friends daughter chose the fabric herself, so she obviously has good taste!

Thanks

Sarah:D

clairewop

I sold 1 apron today a Winnie the Pooh one

MissPixie

Well done claire

I plan on making these this week: http://mollychicken.blogs.com/my_weblog/2006/12/baby_boots.html
In adult size! I need booties lol