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newbielou · 3 August 2010 at 11:20AM

Hiya everyone,

just to let you know ive just been to poundland in Lincoln and managed to get a rotary cutter, i've tested it on some lightweight cotton and some scraps of denim and it cuts through them like a dream. It might be useful for anyone on a budget like I am.

Danemi, are you the same as the one of UKS from years back, if so i was your secret santa a few years ago, nice to see you!

Amy

wam73 · 3 August 2010 at 12:45PM

sm1971 am a fan of your page now. Lovely items on folksy.
Thanks newbielou Just need to find my nearest poundland now. In desp need of a rotary cutter and love a bargain.

sm1971 · 3 August 2010 at 2:16PM

Thanks for the compliments and no, I'm not Minerva on ebay! Never thought to check there before I came up with the name! Oops.

newbielou · 3 August 2010 at 2:46PM

Hi, this sound slike a really stupid question but can anyone tell me which fabrics are stretchy, I know lycra and jersey but are there any others?? I want a go at making this dress http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=192457.0 but need to get some fabric to make it first.

Thanks x

Justamum · 3 August 2010 at 3:01PM

newbielou wrote: »

Hi, this sound slike a really stupid question but can anyone tell me which fabrics are stretchy, I know lycra and jersey but are there any others?? I want a go at making this dress http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=192457.0 but need to get some fabric to make it first.

Thanks x

It doesn't look like stretchy fabric though (or even that it would need to be made in stretchy fabric) - couldn't you make it with normal dress fabric?

newbielou · 3 August 2010 at 3:08PM

I honestly dont know, the lady has put in her description that she used really stretchy fabric, I might try with an old duvet cover to see how that works before cutting into any of my others.

Ive made lots of little bits such as cushion covers etc and shortened dresses but never any clothing from scratch, this tutorial looks really easy so fingers crossed it all goes ok.

Thanks justamum x

Pooky · 3 August 2010 at 4:40PM

I don't think it would hang right unless it was a really soft stretchy jersey fabric.

It's very pretty though.....I might have a play at making a top in that style for DD's to layer (they're very into layering clothes at the moment)

genieuk · 3 August 2010 at 5:20PM

Hi, have actually gotten around to some sewing this week. Well hiding inside in the aircon as 40+ outside.

The drawstring bag and right hand doorstop are from a patchwork double duvet OH bought back from Uk for me, oh and a blue shower curtain
for the lining.
The black & white doorstop is from tea towels.

midge61 · 3 August 2010 at 5:42PM

Wow lovely makes genieuk. 40 + it's been raining here lol

cuddles123 · 3 August 2010 at 8:16PM

genieuk wrote: »

Hi, have actually gotten around to some sewing this week. Well hiding inside in the aircon as 40+ outside.

The drawstring bag and right hand doorstop are from a patchwork double duvet OH bought back from Uk for me, oh and a blue shower curtain
for the lining.
The black & white doorstop is from tea towels.

Lovely makes :T
Which tutorial did you use for the doorstop?
Have been looking but can't decide which is best

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