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Florenceem wrote: »

Great idea....may be best to use a darker colour for the towel sides than beige - I can see black finger prints on them straight away.

Judging by my apron, red, green, brown...brilliant idea and I'd definitely wash the apron more if it had towelling bits:)

sapphireeye

tdd111 wrote: »

hi all not been on for months as been busy moving etc so now trying to catch up!!
i'm going to a ball in september and would like to make my own dress does any1 know of any good patterns????????

Hiya I'm in love with this Vogue pattern and am thinking of making one myself for a party I have to go to! It's really simple from the front but I love the bow at the back and apparently it's easy to make. If you google it there are some people that have made it and theirs look great!
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1102-products-9938.php?page_id=854

If you're looking for more of a long ballgown then all of the big 4 (vogue, simplicity, mccalls and butterick) all have ballgown patterns, Jaycotts have a good selection on their website.

nykied

sapphireeye wrote: »

Hiya I'm in love with this Vogue pattern and am thinking of making one myself for a party I have to go to! It's really simple from the front but I love the bow at the back and apparently it's easy to make. If you google it there are some people that have made it and theirs look great!
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1102-products-9938.php?page_id=854

If you're looking for more of a long ballgown then all of the big 4 (vogue, simplicity, mccalls and butterick) all have ballgown patterns, Jaycotts have a good selection on their website.

That looks fantastic. For you, not for me though - I had a big operation 5 years ago and I've got scars all across my back. My shark bites

hmo

ok ive made the bag which i was inspired to make when i saw the one Hart posted yesterday.

heres mine the fabric is Michael Miller.



I covered a button to match but with it being black spots you cannot see it in the photo.

Florenceem

hmo wrote: »

ok ive made the bag which i was inspired to make when i saw the one Hart posted yesterday.

heres mine the fabric is Michael Miller.



I covered a button to match but with it being black spots you cannot see it in the photo.

Your bag is so cute - love it.

hmo

LV_Sue wrote: »

I went to a BBQ on Saturday and the chef was wearing one of these.
http://www.abbode-cookware.co.uk/master-class-deluxe-large-apron-black.html


Very handy for wiping sticky fingers :rotfl:

I thought they would be quite easy to make. I have my daughter's old black aprons from her waitressing days and thought I could get some cheap towels for the sides. What do you think?

i think that would work well.

hmo

sapphireeye wrote: »

Hiya I'm in love with this Vogue pattern and am thinking of making one myself for a party I have to go to! It's really simple from the front but I love the bow at the back and apparently it's easy to make. If you google it there are some people that have made it and theirs look great!
http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1102-products-9938.php?page_id=854

If you're looking for more of a long ballgown then all of the big 4 (vogue, simplicity, mccalls and butterick) all have ballgown patterns, Jaycotts have a good selection on their website.

love the look of that dress, just wish i had the figure to go in it:)

hart44

hmo wrote: »

ok ive made the bag which i was inspired to make when i saw the one Hart posted yesterday.

heres mine the fabric is Michael Miller.



I covered a button to match but with it being black spots you cannot see it in the photo.

Wow! the bag is beautiful :T It looks so good made with those fabrics

I keep meaning to buy some self covered button kits maybe next month I need 2 new tyres on my car so that's this months wages gone

Florenceem

cuddles123 wrote: »

Thank you
Can you point me in the direction of the patterns please?

This is my excuse for attempts at a Rag Doll

This is full of patterns......there are some free ones as well.

http://www.patternmart.com/index.php

Florenceem

hart44 wrote: »

It's ideal for make-up bags or tote bags
I have a micro fibre towel so I might make a swim bag with it Oil cloth outer and towel inside

Is the oil cloth difficult to sew?