My sisters wedding - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T20:43:39Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/my-sisters-wedding?id=6365347%3ATopic%3A1811&feed=yes&xn_auth=noyes I will really enjoy acces…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-15:6365347:Comment:30632011-02-15T12:39:25.000Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
yes I will really enjoy accessory shopping.
yes I will really enjoy accessory shopping. I reckon something simple cou…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-14:6365347:Comment:25762011-02-14T21:26:38.000Zmargueritedesignshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DianeHudson
I reckon something simple could be very stylish. You could have a fascinator to add some interest, together with matching shoes or bag. Not everything matching though - maybe a bag in the same colour as the dress.
I reckon something simple could be very stylish. You could have a fascinator to add some interest, together with matching shoes or bag. Not everything matching though - maybe a bag in the same colour as the dress. this is what I've been tellin…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-14:6365347:Comment:24772011-02-14T07:56:20.000Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
this is what I've been telling myself, I also dont want this dress to be so important I dont get a chance to sew anything else. I think I'll gather my thoughts over the month and try out plenty of new patterns just to build my confidants and my wardrobe !
this is what I've been telling myself, I also dont want this dress to be so important I dont get a chance to sew anything else. I think I'll gather my thoughts over the month and try out plenty of new patterns just to build my confidants and my wardrobe ! Yes that is good. I kno I jus…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-14:6365347:Comment:24762011-02-14T07:52:25.000Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
Yes that is good. I kno I just want to sew everything insight and the cost does mount up. I dont know about you but I have little time for searching for patterns and fabrics, although I wish I did! ha ha ! thanks
Yes that is good. I kno I just want to sew everything insight and the cost does mount up. I dont know about you but I have little time for searching for patterns and fabrics, although I wish I did! ha ha ! thanks Wow, thankyou . I had a look…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-14:6365347:Comment:24752011-02-14T07:49:51.000Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
Wow, thankyou . I had a look at the pattern and it is a style I would choose, along with the wrap dress others have suggested. oh no how to choose ? I also saw your photos that are lovely. I think it really marks an occasion if you made something for yourself.
Wow, thankyou . I had a look at the pattern and it is a style I would choose, along with the wrap dress others have suggested. oh no how to choose ? I also saw your photos that are lovely. I think it really marks an occasion if you made something for yourself. I totally hear you on this -…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-13:6365347:Comment:24592011-02-13T23:25:21.000ZSarah Gabbarthttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/SarahGabbart
I totally hear you on this - it's hard to not feel the pressure and be scared of the end result! I think one thing that becomes easier as you sew more is that most things are fixable. Rarely is a garment totally beyond some simple tweaks to make it work. Remember: it's supposed to be fun (overall!) I always think of sewing like golf - it can be super frustrating, but it's rewarding when you get a win!
I totally hear you on this - it's hard to not feel the pressure and be scared of the end result! I think one thing that becomes easier as you sew more is that most things are fixable. Rarely is a garment totally beyond some simple tweaks to make it work. Remember: it's supposed to be fun (overall!) I always think of sewing like golf - it can be super frustrating, but it's rewarding when you get a win! Charlotte, keep the pattern s…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-13:6365347:Comment:24542011-02-13T22:19:23.000ZDeb Cameronhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebCameron
<p>Charlotte, keep the pattern simple and the fabric an easy one to sew, for me as a beginner sewer that meant 'no slippery fabrics' - I would choose cotton sateen, cotton voile, silk dupioni (just watch those pins, keep them in the seam allowances), rayon is ok if not a lot of detail. Of course it all depends on the pattern you choose - soft draping fabric is generally flattering to most figures. </p>
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<p>Charlotte, keep the pattern simple and the fabric an easy one to sew, for me as a beginner sewer that meant 'no slippery fabrics' - I would choose cotton sateen, cotton voile, silk dupioni (just watch those pins, keep them in the seam allowances), rayon is ok if not a lot of detail. Of course it all depends on the pattern you choose - soft draping fabric is generally flattering to most figures. </p>
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<p>If you aren't scared to try new things... knit/jersey fabrics are perfect. You can buy really dressy versions and although they seem scary, they aren't. Knit fabric is soooo forgiving - in the sewing and the wearing because it eases with the body. I love Simplicity 3503, I have made four of these dresses, two in style E (long and short) and two in style B (both short). I did have to do a muslin (I found an old knit bedspread that did the trick). It looks great on many figure types, you can do many things with the pattern and you can easily dress it up or down - I made my 40th dress in this in a silk jersey, it was so easy to make, after trialling it of course, that I did it in 8 hours. </p>
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<p>Check out Patternreview.com. it was a best pattern of 2009 and has 57 reviews, it is popular - here is the link <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=17519">http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=17519</a>. Goodluck, I bought my silk jersey from Ebay but you could use ity knit, rayon jersey, bamboo, modal, lycra jersey, as long as it has a good amount of stretch. I am about a size 16 and I get loads of compliments when I wear this dress. Have attached some not very good photos just to give you an idea. I hope this is helpful and not hindering. You don't even need an overlocker, it doesn't ravel so you can leave the seams unfinished if you want and use a tiny zig zag on your sewing machine to sew it together, the trickiest part is the v neck (once you've done it once you'll be right) and getting acquainted with a twin needle to do the hem, I use lite steam a seam to do my hems and then sew them down, you don't even have to sew them if you don't want to, it sticks it together, not that I am suggesting you leave it unfinished :-). </p>
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<p>Anyway just thoughts. Just remember to enjoy yourself. Wow, that was a long post...sorry!</p> I know what you mean, someone…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-13:6365347:Comment:24492011-02-13T21:04:35.000Zcharlotte tilleyhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottetilley
I know what you mean, someone kindly pointed me to a very good fabric website in the UK, <a href="http://www.croftmill.co.uk">www.croftmill.co.uk</a> who do quite cheap fabric which I find helps - it is worse if you spend a fortune and it doesn't work out. I have got fabric from them for £4 a metre which I thought very good.
I know what you mean, someone kindly pointed me to a very good fabric website in the UK, <a href="http://www.croftmill.co.uk">www.croftmill.co.uk</a> who do quite cheap fabric which I find helps - it is worse if you spend a fortune and it doesn't work out. I have got fabric from them for £4 a metre which I thought very good. I find it hard work, I love p…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-12:6365347:Comment:23832011-02-12T22:29:38.000Zcharlotte powell- brookshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/charlottepowellbrooks
I find it hard work, I love patterns and fabric but joining them up together and feeling responsible for the end result a pressure. I'm sure with time this will improve though.
I find it hard work, I love patterns and fabric but joining them up together and feeling responsible for the end result a pressure. I'm sure with time this will improve though. Picking fabric is so much fun…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-02-12:6365347:Comment:23702011-02-12T19:20:59.000ZSarahhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Sarah
Picking fabric is so much fun! I love it! :)
Picking fabric is so much fun! I love it! :)