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dubhels2003 replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago

Hi, I managed to find these mustard tights for my daughter http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-girl-cotton-blend-tights-mustard/p2055066#page_loaded

Happy to pick up a pair and post to you but not sure how long it would take to arrive!
dubhels2003 replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 8 years ago

Hi, I managed to find these mustard tights for my daughter http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-girl-cotton-blend-tights-mustard/p2055066#page_loaded

Happy to pick up a pair and post to you but not sure how long it would take to arrive!
dubhels2003 replied to the topic My iron is dead in the forum off topic 8 years ago

He he he, @ellenmcm your mum sounds great! I am of the same opinion as her, but due to my crafting I’ve had to buy one which I use in secret. I feel like I’m selling my soul to the patriarchy every time I brandish it, which makes patchwork a hotbed of internal philosophical conflict and very demoralising 😉

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dubhels2003 replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I have been pretty much living and sewing vicariously through facebook, instagram and flickr feeds! How sad is that, never mind, I won’t be this tired for ever!

Nicole, I’m amazed by the birthday planning, hope you all had an amazing time. And that oven…total envy for me there. Can’t afford to get our kitchen sorted for some time!

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dubhels2003 replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I have been pretty much living and sewing vicariously through facebook, instagram and flickr feeds! How sad is that, never mind, I won’t be this tired for ever!

Nicole, I’m amazed by the birthday planning, hope you all had an amazing time. And that oven…total envy for me there. Can’t afford to get our kitchen sorted for some time!

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dubhels2003 replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago

So, before I get cracking, is this what a flat felled seam should look like from the outside? I’ve never done one before! This is not ironed and seam allowances weren’t measured, just having a test! Thank you.
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Lisette B6244 Coat Sew Along in the forum Sew Alongs 9 years ago

Apologies if I have missed it, but what is Easestitching (step 6)? Is it sewing a loose large stitch that you can pull to then help ease in? I am probably being an idiot, I just don’t want ot get this wrong!
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

I love the idea of challenges. I haven’t had the time to do what I planned, but I loved thinking about it and planning it, and I will make Lady E the outfit I had planned later in the year.

It’s nice to be encouraged to think about something which may not be your own norm and see what you come up with. It was great that this idea evolved…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Monochrome Project- B&W in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

My idea just isn’t going to get done! Inspired by the kind of Alexa Chung androgyny and a blouse I’ve seen pics of her in, I was going to go for a music class blouse with peter pan collar in white with a black velvet ribbon tie at the neck paired with a black and white herringbone bone pattern pair of art museum trousers. Will have to find time…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thank you for flagging that up Fiona.
dubhels2003 replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thank you for flagging that up Fiona.
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Toddler Party Food in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

Thank you so much, there are loads of ideas here! I’m going to be looking back at this thread for cooking for the next few weeks!

I’m going to do Lady E and her chum broccoli tots for their tea tomorrow, and a selection of picky bits for the party.

I’m going pretty low key on it, there will only be 4 kids and I’ll be back at work full time.…[Read more]
dubhels2003 started the topic Toddler Party Food in the forum Cooking and Baking 9 years ago

Help!! Lady E is 3 in two weeks and she is having four little friends round to play for an hour or two. I would like to make a really nice party lunch. It has to be reasonably healthy and be mainly vegetarian. The party doesn’t have a theme or anything, and I don’t mind hot or cold, or a mix of both. I’ll also be feeding parents/siblings, and…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Yet another recital dress quandry! in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

That’s a really pretty fabric! I too would be attracted to the idea of a blouse named after the occasion so I can totally understand the allure of the music class blouse.

What about a purple shot silk butterfly skirt? It would be good for rejuvenating your mojo because sewing with silk makes it special, it comes together REALLY quickly and you…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Sewing Books in the forum off topic 9 years ago

I have got a book recently that I’m really enjoying so I thought I’d share it, it’s called Fabric Manipulation by Ruth Singer. It’s lots of techniques for doing slightly different and interesting things with fabric. While it wouldn’t help you with sewing a garment, it would give you great ideas for embellishing it.
dubhels2003 replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thank you for all the birthday dress ideas. I’m now totally changing my mind (contrary, moi?!) and am going to finish off one of the two dresses I’m sewing (playtime and hide and seek) for E’s birthday, and do a monochrome playdate for the baby’s first birthday! An Alice dress will have to wait…

I love all the quilting that’s going on at the…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 9 years ago

Thank you for all the birthday dress ideas. I’m now totally changing my mind (contrary, moi?!) and am going to finish off one of the two dresses I’m sewing (playtime and hide and seek) for E’s birthday, and do a monochrome playdate for the baby’s first birthday! An Alice dress will have to wait…

I love all the quilting that’s going on at the…[Read more]
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Stupid things I've done while sewing O&S patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 9 years ago

Ha, it’s not just you…honestly! I love the carousel pattern for some great finishes and potential too.

To make you feel better, I am making a playtime dress. The interfacing I needed was all screwed up so I ironed it first. It was iron interfacing. I now need a new ironing board cover. #totallybloomingstupid
dubhels2003 replied to the topic Huge O+S Sample Sale!! in the forum about the forums 9 years ago

Ooooh, the badminton dress which featured in Sew Beautiful, I love that dress! Absolutely gorgeous.
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