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2021 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
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Just realised you can really see how "freehand" the top stitching went there!
Maybe you could squint a bit! 😂2020 Fashion on the Ration: Starting in January with 66 coupons. 37/66 remaining.7 -
It looks charming! Don't worry about it. People won't even notice, unless you point the wonky stitches out to them.SezzaF said:Just realised you can really see how "freehand" the top stitching went there!
Maybe you could squint a bit! 😂
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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it - that’s what gets results!
2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 66 coupons - 25.5 spent.
4 - Thermal Socks from L!dl
4 - 1 pair "combinations" (Merino wool thermal top & leggings)
6 - Ukraine Forever Tartan Ruana wrap
8 - 4 x 100g/450m skeins 3-ply dark green Wool Local yarn
1.5 - sports bra
2 - 100g/220m DK Toft yarn7 -
What a lovely bag!7
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I wouldn't have noticed anything - it looks lovely, and a very thrifty way to use up fat quarters.
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It looks lovely and bright to me.2023 Fashion on the Ration: Start with 66. Nightdress - 6 = 60 remaining.5
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That's a lovely bag, SezzaF. I didn't notice the stitching until you said, so I wouldn't worry about it! I love the way the fabrics complement each other. They work so well together. I hope you have years of use out of it. 😁2025 Fashion on the ration
150g sock yarn = 3 coupons
Lined trousers = 6 coupons ...total 9/66 used
2 t-shirts = 8 coupons
Trousers = 6 coupons ... total 23/66
2 cardigans = 10 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 38/66
Nightie = 6 coupons
Sandals = 5 coupons ... total 49/664 -
Oooh, that bag is gorgeous, SezzaF! And I think I'd just call that stitching "freehand" if anyone ever notices it, but I bet they won't.Angie - GC Jul 25: £225.85/£500 : 2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge: 26/68: (Money's just a substitute for time & talent...)6
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I had assumed it was intended that the stitching echo the slightly waving lines of the flower-stems....SezzaF said:Just realised you can really see how "freehand" the top stitching went there!
Maybe you could squint a bit! 😂
Call it a Design Feature and hold your head up, properly!, about an absolutely lovely piece of work!2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);9 -
I mislaid my sewing mojo completely about six months ago and had decided it wasn't coming back anytime soon. So I went up to the attic to see what I could give away from my stash once charity shops are open again. On my worktable was the project that I had abandoned. I picked it up and as I held it in my hand I felt a faint stirring - could it be??....Spring is springing and so is my mojo. I did about an hour and will finish it tomorrow and that will be a nice pair of blue cord jeans altered to make them slim leg and no coupons.Part of the problem was that elder DD moved back last year partly because of lockdown and partly because nightmare neighbours couldn't be evicted because of lockdown. She took over my sewing space and messed everything up and I was avoiding it even after she left because I thought it would take forever to clear up. It didn't, of course.While I was up there I dug out some Rowan handknit cotton in a bright summery blue and feel the urge to start on a summer jacket/cardigan.I don't know who has made off with the old MaryB but this new and improved one will do to be getting on withIt doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!10
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Oh @maryb what a splendid post to read! Hurrah!2025 remaining: 37 coupons from 66:
January (29): winter boots, green trainers, canvas swimming-shoes (15); t-shirt x2 (8); 3m cotton twill (6);
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2025 second-hand acquisitions (no coupons): None thus far
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2025 needlework- *Reverse-couponing*:11 coupons :
January: teddybear-lined velvet jacket (11) & hat (0); velvet sleep-mask (0);8
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