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From: MaryW
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:05 AM (1 of 36)
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Check out the contest that was run by Simplicity. http://www.simplicity.com/s5index.htm I love the idea of a basic pattern sewn by all the women and such creative differences in the end. I want to do something like this on our site. After Christmas, maybe. What do you girls think. I just love the bottom trellis jacket and tank top. It's beautiful. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: pbknudson
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:17 AM (2 of 36)
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What a great idea! They were wonderful.
Packrat
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User: pbknudson
Member since: 04-02-2003 Total posts: 20 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:19 AM (3 of 36)
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Absolutely awesome. Not a difficult feat, it just takes some imagination and creativity. I wanna do this so bad! Not a contest, just a "show and tell" type of event. Who would be interested? MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: james.diane
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:28 AM (4 of 36)
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I'm not very good at sewing yet, but I'd be willing to give it a try!
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: Sherri
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:56 AM (5 of 36)
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I would be interested. Sher My website
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User: Sherri
Member since: 02-07-2001 Total posts: 357 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-19-2003, 12:08 PM (6 of 36)
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wow....great looking stuff...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Magot
Date: 11-19-2003, 12:41 PM (7 of 36)
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Now that really is a challenge! Can we see what the pattern will be before we decide? I'd like to give it a go but wonder about my creativity!
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-19-2003, 12:55 PM (8 of 36)
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Yes, we will all agree on a basic pattern first. Nothing too difficult or off the wall. Magot, I can't imagine you don't have something you could knit and add as a whimsical detail. Something really out of the ordinary. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Magot
Date: 11-19-2003, 01:01 PM (9 of 36)
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a klein bottle perhaps? a teseract? I've nearly finished the moebius strip!
love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Debzy
Date: 11-19-2003, 02:32 PM (10 of 36)
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sounds fun! could i just make a little request? can you choose a pattern from a company that we here in the uk can get hold of? cheers 
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User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: Aimee S
Date: 11-19-2003, 02:42 PM (11 of 36)
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I am up for it. We did something like that with an 18 doll pattern.
The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: lovemyfabric
Date: 11-19-2003, 04:28 PM (12 of 36)
The clothes were beautiful! I don't think I would be creative enough to do it though.
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User: lovemyfabric
Member since: 06-06-2003 Total posts: 126 
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From: james.diane
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:51 PM (13 of 36)
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I,m not very creative or artistic either - maybe we could have a "best run of the mill" section?........!!
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: james.diane
Date: 11-19-2003, 11:56 PM (14 of 36)
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Mary, just a thought - could we use the same pattern? We can get simplicity patterns in U.K.
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-20-2003, 06:59 AM (15 of 36)
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yes, we will all use the same pattern. This is not a competition, just a "show and tell" If you aren't creative with embellishing, try using different fabrics or just make yourself something you like. No pressure here. I want everyone to enjoy themselves with this. If we can't all find the exact same pattern, we will get one that is close. Simplicity sounds fine to me. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-20-2003, 07:23 AM (16 of 36)
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Here is a suggestion. What about this pattern? http://www.simplicity.com/s2c.htm #6029 It's easy, versatile and can be dressed up or down. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: DorothyL
Date: 11-20-2003, 08:13 AM (17 of 36)
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I'll give it a shot after Christmas. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-20-2003, 08:17 AM (18 of 36)
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Nevermind, I spoke to soon. Size 16 is way under my range. If it doesn't come in women's sizes I'm out. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-20-2003, 08:41 AM (19 of 36)
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Dorothy, it doesn't have to be exactly the same pattern. Something similar would be fine. I think we all just want to show a little something of what we enjoy doing.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: james.diane
Date: 11-20-2003, 01:52 PM (20 of 36)
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Maybe we could use the pattern the other ladies used? It covers sizes 10 - 28.(it looks easy for us beginners, too!)
Diane :)
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User: james.diane
Member since: 09-23-2003 Total posts: 100 |
From: dspotten
Date: 11-20-2003, 02:38 PM (21 of 36)
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I think it would be fun after the holidays. How about Simplicity 5311? Debby |
User: dspotten
Member since: 11-20-2003 Total posts: 6 
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From: Magot
Date: 11-20-2003, 03:52 PM (22 of 36)
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I like simplicity 6323 we are going to have as many suggestions as people entering! Shalll we have to do a poll? naw, Mary can choose! love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626
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From: Debzy
Date: 11-21-2003, 09:31 AM (23 of 36)
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Originally posted by dspotten I think it would be fun after the holidays. How about Simplicity 5311? Debby that's very true... lets get christmas out of the way first, then we can be sane again lol |
User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-22-2003, 08:14 AM (24 of 36)
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Ok girls, after Christmas, sometime in the new year. Sheesh, that is so close, it doesn't seem possible. In the meantime, try to find a pattern in your stash that resembles the one I suggested. http://www.simplicity.com/s2c.htm #6029 MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: siwian
Date: 12-06-2003, 06:36 AM (25 of 36)
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Are we making the complete outfit? If so: the pants or the skirt? Wrap top or Plain? Can we make it for someone else? I'm not sure how I'll look in this style. I could wear it once upon a time.  Siwian |
User: siwian
Member since: 12-27-2001 Total posts: 114
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From: dspotten
Date: 12-06-2003, 11:28 AM (26 of 36)
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Good questions from siwian . I may have to use pieces from several different patterns to replicate this look, and I prefer a skirt over pants. Debby |
User: dspotten
Member since: 11-20-2003 Total posts: 6
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From: barbara j
Date: 12-07-2003, 01:31 AM (27 of 36)
| Interesting you suggested simplicity 6029 Mary W, I made the wrap top and pants for my daughter, making bias binding instead of bought bias, for the top. Very attractive pattern, pants are nice also but have to make smaller, so far this pattern is a winner if the sizing is right. |
User: barbara j
Member since: 09-18-2003 Total posts: 41 |
From: MaryW
Date: 12-07-2003, 05:42 PM (28 of 36)
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Make what pleases and suits you best. This is show and tell, not a contest. I just want to see as many different outfits made as there are interested people. If you want something totally different, then fine, go for it. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: plinko
Date: 12-09-2003, 09:59 AM (29 of 36)
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I couldn't do 6029 as the sizing is just too small and that wrap with my belly!!. How about the contest is set up like this: Sew a three piece ensemble, including jacket, pants or skirt and top/shell. All three pieces must be worn together for the contest entry. In all truth, I would sew from the same pattern as the Simplicity contest, #5687. |
User: plinko
Member since: 08-06-2003 Total posts: 6 |
From: MaryW
Date: 12-09-2003, 05:37 PM (30 of 36)
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plinko, that will work just fine. thanks for the suggestion.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: MartySews
Date: 12-15-2003, 08:21 AM (31 of 36)
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Simplicity pattern #5687 is the pattern drafted for the American Sewing Guild's 25th anniversary. It goes up to size 28W. It's quick and easy to sew. However, may need tweaking in sleeves and shoulders for some folks. Ask me how I know this. Looks great in a variety of fabrics. One can express their creativity in many ways. Happy Stitching! Marty (president ASG Memphis, TN).
It takes one moment to change a life.
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User: MartySews
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 504 
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From: AllisonJaynes
Date: 01-27-2004, 10:57 PM (32 of 36)
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Originally posted by MaryW Here is a suggestion. What about this pattern? http://www.simplicity.com/s2c.htm #6029 It's easy, versatile and can be dressed up or down. I love this pattern!!! I'm a newbie sewer, though, so it will definitely be a struggle for me. What a great idea. I can't wait to see all the different designs, bells and whistles. |
User: AllisonJaynes
Member since: 01-27-2004 Total posts: 5 
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 01-29-2004, 03:42 PM (33 of 36)
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Thank yo u for the link on simplicity,I like to look at patterns for ideas on making things.
If at first you don't suceed, try-try again!
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User: Llantrisant
Member since: 06-02-2002 Total posts: 144
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From: AllisonJaynes
Date: 01-29-2004, 04:48 PM (34 of 36)
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Originally posted by Llantrisant Thank yo u for the link on simplicity,I like to look at patterns for ideas on making things. So do I. I have a ton of them bookmarked in my favorites, all categorized. One of these days maybe I'll quit browsing patterns long enough to actually sit down and figure out how to use my sewing maching. 
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User: AllisonJaynes
Member since: 01-27-2004 Total posts: 5
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-30-2004, 08:35 AM (35 of 36)
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Hi AlisonJaynes, welcome to Sew Whats New. Lots of nice people here and loads of help when you decide to start sewing.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: AllisonJaynes
Date: 01-30-2004, 08:47 AM (36 of 36)
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Originally posted by MaryW Hi AlisonJaynes, welcome to Sew Whats New. Lots of nice people here and loads of help when you decide to start sewing. This site has been loads of help already (I've been browsing for a couple of weeks ). These message boards are a vast wealth of information, and I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon this site - it seems to be just the place for newbies and hard-core enthusiasts alike.
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User: AllisonJaynes
Member since: 01-27-2004 Total posts: 5
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