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From: MaryW
Date: 11-27-2003, 07:45 AM (1 of 6)
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We will have new contests starting after the New Year. One will be what we have made from something else. For example perhaps a purse from old denim jeans, a blouse from a tablecloth or maybe a hat from an old coat. Put your thinking cap on, I want to see some originality this time. Another venture will be when we all work from a similar pattern to see what different and stylish outfits we can make for ourselves. Our own fashion show. Another time when originality and creativity is key. If you don't have a creative bone in your body, use unique fabrics or colours to make up your outfit. Stretch yourself with a new idea. You girls also had some good ideas for contests but I can't remember what they were. Remind me if you gave an idea. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Magot
Date: 01-02-2004, 09:18 AM (2 of 6)
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Well Mary, I've just bought myself some charcoal grey fabric to make a suit a la Ally McBeal and a white fitted blouse. ( Not that I am Ally McBeal shaped you understand..) This will be challenging for me as I've not lined a jacket before so although it might not look very creative it will certainly be stretching! Does this fit the category for the show and tell? I have to admit it is being on this board that has given me the impetus to try so thanks! DH came fabric shopping with me ( not mormally a happy thing) but was amazed at how much money you can save by making your own! I might sneak back to get some more material for some trousers as well while he is feeling so benevolent. love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: talking_head
Date: 01-02-2004, 01:58 PM (3 of 6)
sigh... for someone like me who is still in sewing kindergarten, I think a see and hear will be a better idea than show and tell  p.s. can my mommy help me make stuff? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cheers! Savani |
User: talking_head
Member since: 12-17-2003 Total posts: 90 
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From: Magot
Date: 01-02-2004, 02:07 PM (4 of 6)
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Won't be long Savani -most patterns are self explanatory and give you step by step instructions. When you feel like taking the plunge you can get easy sew patterns. Best advice I can offer to a beginner is pin out your pattern/fabric and go away and leave it for a day. Then come back and check each piece is laid out correctly before your scissors go anywhere near the fabric! Saves money - believe me!
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: talking_head
Date: 01-02-2004, 05:06 PM (5 of 6)
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Thanks Jan... I am just about to embark on a really simple blouse (very easy, it says on the pattern).. but I'll remember your advice.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cheers! Savani |
User: talking_head
Member since: 12-17-2003 Total posts: 90
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-03-2004, 05:42 AM (6 of 6)
We are all here to help you, just take it slow.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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