The Sewing Annexe

Griizelda

Justamum wrote: »

You can trace the size you want and leave the original pattern untouched. Place the tracing paper over the pattern and just draw round the size you want, not forgetting to copy over all the relevant markings for darts, and the notches too. You can buy dressmaker's tracing paper which is big sheets, or you could use a roll of greaseproof paper.

I do it differently - I just fold the pattern along the lines of the size I want - saves tracing and (for me) it's easier!

gibson123

Griizelda wrote: »

I do it differently - I just fold the pattern along the lines of the size I want - saves tracing and (for me) it's easier!

I have patterns I have used 20 plus times and have used all sizes, especially important for kids clothes. I cut the pieces to the biggest size and then iron under to the size I am using, you may have to snip a corner. I rarely transfer a pattern.

gibson123

fuddle wrote: »

I have a little machine now. I've had it for a few months but aside from stitching pillow cases together to put pillows in for the dog's bed and then stitched round an old blanket for the cover and sewn a seam to thread my door curtain through I really lack the skill base to do a project.

I have some material that my daughter picked. It's been there for a good 6 weeks. I'm scared to even try something incase I ruin good fabric. I was thinking a little cushion for her bedroom with an envelope type enclosure but I do have a case of actually being afraid to try it for fear of failure I think.

I'm so keen but want to run before I can walk and unfortunately that is to my detriment. Ok, I'm going to try it out this evening. I'll let you know how I get on

Fuddle try some remakes from old clothes, cut an old dress down to a top, long jeans to cut-offs or shorts, cut kids t-shirts into little pants. All tutorials available on the internet. You can also make little girl dresses from old t-shirts and mens shirts. look around the house for things you are not going to wear any more and see what else you can make them into.

Memory_Girl

fuddle - if you are looking for a step by step for envelope cushions - pop to my homepage and look for a post on May 20th called "Simple cushion covers", they were a house-warming present for one of the Matrix ladies.


Few other ladies have made them too - so it might help.

MG

fuddle

Memory_Girl wrote: »

fuddle - if you are looking for a step by step for envelope cushions - pop to my homepage and look for a post on May 20th called "Simple cushion covers", they were a house-warming present for one of the Matrix ladies.


Few other ladies have made them too - so it might help.

MG

Thank you MG I'm going to tackle it this afternoon.

gibson123 I have seen so many cool tutorials making bags etc from old clothes and jumpers. This kind of an idea appeals to me

Edit:

I found the other curtain to my door curtain and decided to leave the nice fabric alone. MG I've used your wrap around tutorial and made a dog bed for the living room. I sewed two old flat worn cushions together and the curtain material cover.





I realise it's very uninspiring and boring but just wanted to show you what I've done and that with a tape measure and decent pair of scissors I will try again with a smaller cushion for DD's bed and who knows maybe some larger floor cushions. At least my dog will appreciate it.

Memory_Girl

Well done fuddle - you have been busy. The first cut is always the hardest - before you know it you will be ripping up fabric with gay abandon. Warning though - it gets addictive ............ look where my addiction has led me ......



Wonder where the inspiration for that came from LOL

MG

jpscloud

fuddle that is a great first project! It's lovely that you made something your dog can enjoy too.

MG, I am in awe... that is an amazing quilt!

Edit: Oh dear, I went to your blog MG for the cushion tutorial... I fear I may now be lost in the land of peanut cookies and pistachio biscotti! Seriously, what a great blog, thank you!

Memory_Girl

Cake and cushions - what's not to love???

And my Dad has just eaten 7 peanut cookies - just as well the recipe makes loads LOL

MG

miffy257

Well done Fuddle, your dog will love his bed, MG that quilt is awesome saw that pattern recently on a quilt site and bookmarked it for one to do in the future. I've just got into P&Q through a friend and on my 5th quilt, it's addictive for sure. I also love your blog and voted for you recently . Happy Sewing all.:)

Lleucu

Can I join the thread? I have been reading it for a while and was inspired to make some jubilee bunting, will post a picture. I was inspired to try by others on this thread.

I am not a very good sewer but enthusiastic. I want to make a window quilt and will be looking for some help.