UK meet on May 14th: the Final Countdown! - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T23:40:41Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/uk-meet-on-may-14th-the-final?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A28840&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noawww I would go with the hide…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-04:6365347:Comment:288402011-05-04T14:35:15.463ZSteviehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/StevieTucker
<p>awww I would go with the hide! I made one Red White and Blue dress and wore it for the Royal Wedding but It is just not what I wanted for this meetup! Its rushed and not so good. So I have bought a Red, White and Blue print and I intend to make a top and a skirt that can look like a dress when together but are separates! </p>
<p>I'm getting so exited. Its literally getting me through my horrible week of Uni work! </p>
<p>awww I would go with the hide! I made one Red White and Blue dress and wore it for the Royal Wedding but It is just not what I wanted for this meetup! Its rushed and not so good. So I have bought a Red, White and Blue print and I intend to make a top and a skirt that can look like a dress when together but are separates! </p>
<p>I'm getting so exited. Its literally getting me through my horrible week of Uni work! </p> YAY! so excited, although I l…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-04:6365347:Comment:288392011-05-04T13:50:34.623ZVictoria Morrishttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/VictoriaMorris
<p>YAY! so excited, although I live in London I have never been to Goldhawk Road (I normally head for Berwick St in Soho when I feel like a fabric outing, otherwise I have two fabric shops in Lewisham) - think I may have to take out an allowance and then leave my cards at home :P</p>
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<p>I've nearly finshed my dress... but am not completely happy, didn't really think things through - although my bodice front and back line up properly when sewn together - when I wear it it is much longer…</p>
<p>YAY! so excited, although I live in London I have never been to Goldhawk Road (I normally head for Berwick St in Soho when I feel like a fabric outing, otherwise I have two fabric shops in Lewisham) - think I may have to take out an allowance and then leave my cards at home :P</p>
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<p>I've nearly finshed my dress... but am not completely happy, didn't really think things through - although my bodice front and back line up properly when sewn together - when I wear it it is much longer at the back than in front (now there's a surprise (!) I really should have realised that was going to happen!) anyway I merrily attache d the skirt and now the waist band is distinctly not level and the skirt is longer at the back than the front.</p>
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<p>As far as I can see I have two options - unpick (can you hear me crying?) or say, 'gosh darn it I'll know better next time.' and hide the wiast band with a a belt, and level the sk irt at the hem. (no prizes for guessing which way I'm inclined to go - is that dreadful of me?)</p>
<p> Also, the bodice is sagging in ways it didn't with the muslin, I presume becuase this is a much lighter fabric? hey ho, it's my first dress and a learning curve. If I was starting again I can definitely see things I'd do differently (like interface where the zip went, and add two smaller darts on the neckline)</p>
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<p> All the problems still hasn't stopped me twirling round our flat in it demading that my husband 'look what I sewed'!</p>
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<p>Can't wait to meet people on the 14th!</p> I just looked at the fabric…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-04:6365347:Comment:289122011-05-04T13:20:11.583ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
I just looked at the fabric photos...Oh my!!!!!!!!!!!! I am speecless... I am just SOOOOOOOOOO excited for you girls..Have fun ... and as Debi just said....I will barely be able to contain myself...until I hear all about the fabrics and notions you all come home with.. HAVE FUN----UK Meet Girls...
I just looked at the fabric photos...Oh my!!!!!!!!!!!! I am speecless... I am just SOOOOOOOOOO excited for you girls..Have fun ... and as Debi just said....I will barely be able to contain myself...until I hear all about the fabrics and notions you all come home with.. HAVE FUN----UK Meet Girls... Have just seen the fabric pho…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-04:6365347:Comment:283712011-05-04T12:36:13.001Zmargueritedesignshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DianeHudson
Have just seen the fabric photos ... oh no, I'm going to be in BIG trouble when I get there ...
Have just seen the fabric photos ... oh no, I'm going to be in BIG trouble when I get there ... Hi everyone!!!! If you want…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-05-04:6365347:Comment:287312011-05-04T11:36:30.338ZDebihttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Debi
<p>Hi everyone!!!! If you want to get SERIOUSLY excited (as if you aren't already) about our meet-up on the 14th....check out Karen's post on the <a href="http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/goldhawk-road-fabric-fandango/#comment-1847" target="_blank">Goldhawk Road Fabric Fandango</a> (complete with pictures of fabrics!!!!) </p>
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<p>SO EXCITED!!!!!!! I can barely contain myself :) 10 days...ack!!!! Best get crackin' on my dress....</p>
<p>Hi everyone!!!! If you want to get SERIOUSLY excited (as if you aren't already) about our meet-up on the 14th....check out Karen's post on the <a href="http://didyoumakethat.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/goldhawk-road-fabric-fandango/#comment-1847" target="_blank">Goldhawk Road Fabric Fandango</a> (complete with pictures of fabrics!!!!) </p>
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<p>SO EXCITED!!!!!!! I can barely contain myself :) 10 days...ack!!!! Best get crackin' on my dress....</p> I am SO envious - I wish I wa…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-30:6365347:Comment:258492011-04-30T22:40:24.011ZDebbiehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/DebbieHealey
I am SO envious - I wish I was able to come. You guys are going to have so much fun - happy shopping!!
I am SO envious - I wish I was able to come. You guys are going to have so much fun - happy shopping!! oh Charolette, I am so sorry.…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-30:6365347:Comment:258452011-04-30T21:54:01.926ZJudy Robersonhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/JudyRoberson
<p>oh Charolette, I am so sorry.. Praying it turns around and gets better.. Those ole patterns can be so frustrating..Hang in there... and if it gets to rough.. Just make your red/wt /blue fabric in the Colette dress, that you did..It was beautiful and looked great on you.You have already made it and it will be a ready ,set, go dress. Don't stress ,ok..</p>
<p>oh Charolette, I am so sorry.. Praying it turns around and gets better.. Those ole patterns can be so frustrating..Hang in there... and if it gets to rough.. Just make your red/wt /blue fabric in the Colette dress, that you did..It was beautiful and looked great on you.You have already made it and it will be a ready ,set, go dress. Don't stress ,ok..</p> This sounds really great! I h…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-30:6365347:Comment:260102011-04-30T21:13:13.117ZSteviehttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/StevieTucker
<p>This sounds really great! I had better start saving up some money I think!</p>
<p>Its going to be great!</p>
<p>BTW I need everyones suggestions as I wasn't totally happy with my red white and blue lisette dress. I am going to make something different?</p>
<p>This sounds really great! I had better start saving up some money I think!</p>
<p>Its going to be great!</p>
<p>BTW I need everyones suggestions as I wasn't totally happy with my red white and blue lisette dress. I am going to make something different?</p> Hey Guys,
I've just been lias…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-29:6365347:Comment:252242011-04-29T22:36:16.712ZDebihttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Debi
<p>Hey Guys,</p>
<p>I've just been liasing with Karen Ball about our post V&A meet-up at Goldhawk Road. She visited Goldhawk Road this last week and said there are about 10-12 fabric shops all in a half mile stretch of road right next to Goldhawk tube station. We are planning to meet up there between 2.30-3-ish. </p>
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<p>We'll give Karen a call when we are on our way and then I think it's best to divide and conquer the fabric stores :) Karen suggested a local bar on the same road…</p>
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<p>I've just been liasing with Karen Ball about our post V&A meet-up at Goldhawk Road. She visited Goldhawk Road this last week and said there are about 10-12 fabric shops all in a half mile stretch of road right next to Goldhawk tube station. We are planning to meet up there between 2.30-3-ish. </p>
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<p>We'll give Karen a call when we are on our way and then I think it's best to divide and conquer the fabric stores :) Karen suggested a local bar on the same road called Vesbar. It's huge, is quiet and has loads of big tables for us to gather around. We're thinking this could be a venue for all of us finally coming together to chat and compare purchases. (The bar also does food for anyone peckish.) At that point, I just might need a drink from all the excitement :-) heheheheeh</p>
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<p>I am SO excited!!!! </p> You can never be too ambitiou…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2011-04-29:6365347:Comment:254102011-04-29T22:20:23.464ZDebihttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/Debi
You can never be too ambitious :) I can't wait to see it! I haven't yet bought my fabric...EEEP (am using the fabric I originally posted as a 'peek-a-boo' lining!
You can never be too ambitious :) I can't wait to see it! I haven't yet bought my fabric...EEEP (am using the fabric I originally posted as a 'peek-a-boo' lining!