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Stitching & Crafting Room:  New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 10:46:41 AM
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I don't think the black cotton bias tape would look good with the main fabric. The main fabric is a satiny brocade that is vaguely oriental in nature, so if I do finish it off with bias tape, then I will have to do black satin. We'll see how I feel about it as I get going on actually _making_ the apron! LOL I might change my mind!
I also have a ton of white table clothes (like nice banquet style ones) that I can cut up to make aprons too. They are a poly blend so they probably won't dye very well, will they?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 10:53:47 AM
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LOVE your pattern Sarah...you can do it!!!
Autumn, I always wash everything before cutting!!! If it can't be washed, I usually don't buy it, because it will be just too difficult to keep clean later.
I even wash things that say they can't be washed to make them washable after sewing!! Oh, and you can always cut a 4" square and wash it to test how it is going to react to washing!!
Just a thought,G
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
490 Posts
Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 10:54:19 AM
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I'd love to know more about the "No Borders" farmgirl chapter. Who can join? Thanks. Tracy
P.S. Bev,did you receive a package from NC? |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 11:20:10 AM
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I also bought a linen/rayon blend for the same pattern. I DID wash it already-
and it seems fine. I have a lot of linen dresses but I'm unfamiliar with linen/rayon blend. Is it a good blend for a dress? It feels kinda thin but drapes well and didnt wrinkle much.
Am I safe to try again?
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 11:38:58 AM
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Sure, try it again, but when you wash the new dress, always clean it the way you prewashed it. I would do it on cold water, gentle cycle.
I'm not a linen expert, but E works with linen all of the time. I would love to try some linen myself in the near future!! Would love a long skirt out of it, because as you say, the drape is soooo nice!!
I'm working with velvets this week, crushed, panne, cotton and stretch.......velvet dust all over and the lint in the dryer was soooo nice!!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
http://thefabricho.blogspot.com/
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Edited by - Aunt George on Sep 25 2007 11:39:54 AM |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 11:55:04 AM
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Sarah i LOVE the Pattern!
That neck line is so flattering..
& the Sleeves are nice & slinky!!
i can't wait for you to get started!!
It's going to be a very pretty dress when finished!!
So get going girl!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 11:57:38 AM
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is "Ish" a Minnasota thing?
Hmmm.. never been really.. well when i was like 6 i think..
I have a crush on someone from there though.. does that count?
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 12:02:18 PM
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| a crush? how old are we kathie..c'mon girl? a crush? |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9439 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 12:03:57 PM
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Whew, this thread really moves along. Only slighty slower than the last time.
Autumn, I like the pattern of the jumper. I wash everything right after I purchase it. That way I don't have to worry about which one I did or didn't do.
Would love to see the linen one when it's done.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 12:31:54 PM
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I can have a crush if i want to.. so you be quiet..
& yes.. it's crush ya little brat..
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 2:03:48 PM
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awww...so who is it Kathie? Johnny Depp? the guy from Hidalgo? or Sawyer from Lost?:P
so what has everyone been sewing? I havent really made uch...did some hanging dishtowels fr my grandma..they turned out really cute...I'll get a picture to post before I send them out...
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
Edited by - Naomi Michelle on Sep 25 2007 2:05:45 PM |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 2:24:40 PM
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Tracey, I have tried to e-mail you but for some reason....it won't go through. I have much to tell you, so e-mail me instead, ok??? And I will answer. Yes, your package arrived last week.....you are on my list of correspondence to send out. I love the dishcloth....and have used it ever since!! E-mail me!
 Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 2:36:37 PM
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yes...tracy i have tried to email you repeatedly about posting that pic for you like you had asked me to, but i cannot get throuugh to you?
has anyone seen elizabeth? i am a little worried I havent seen her on? does anyone know anything? |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 2:41:42 PM
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Don't be worried, she is soapin' like crazy and had said she would stop by now and again...
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 3:00:15 PM
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| i hope that is all and nothing else! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 3:32:30 PM
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She said something a few days ago about making soap by the ton, so she must be super busy.
My family has said "ish" or "Ishspice" all of my life! I was so happy to see Kathie use it here. Made me think of my nana (whom we always called nana banana!) |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 5:40:19 PM
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Since I don't "work" at an outside job people ask me what I do during the day. I used to say clean house..now I say "sew, read email, sew....". See what ya'll have done to me!
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read...post....sew....read...post....sew...all the day long..la la la la
Linda in PA |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 7:33:30 PM
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Grrrr I am soooo aggravated!! I finally sat down at my sewing machine to start sewing up all these things I have cut out and my machine wants to be cantankerous. Granted, she is old, probably a 60 or 70s model that my mom gave me. So I took it apart, cleaned and oiled it up good. It is still chewing up my material and the thread is wadding up somewhere at the bobbin. I've tried adjusting the tensions and that didn't work so I quit for now. Any ideas??
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 8:11:30 PM
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Sarah
Make sure youve got a good needle in ...hmmm that's all I can think of.
Give it a try tomorrow!
Blessings!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 8:12:09 PM
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I rethreaded, even changed to a different thread and put in a new needle. Still no luck.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 8:20:31 PM
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Okay Sarah, walk away for a bit, throwing your machine acrooss the room won't make it run better, you might feel better for a few though....lol
Sarah, I love the pattern and that you are brave enough to go for it girl.
Autumn, shoot, my fat bod won't fit into a 12 to 14, shrinking would definitely be a major bummer.
Jess, don't you dare drop out girl, I would be in major withdrawal. I see you joined another swap. Girl, you have swapitise.....lol
I know that there was more to comment on but this sleep derpived brain is yelling at me......Niece, same age as daughter, spent yesterday in emergency room with her, she is fine now, but didn't get back home till 2am....gravy am I tired. Had niece curled up all snuggly on the couch, and ya know ya can't help waking up and checking on them.... ya get the picture
Hey Jess, how was your visit sweetie? Any great recipes from those great Italians.....
Kathie, nice to see your spark and humor.
Carol Sue
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
1563 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 8:23:05 PM
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ooh...sometimes it can be when I'm running out of bobbin thread...the thread gets loose and starts tangling...another thing that wil help if thats not the problem (for me)..is to start about 1/4 in past the raw edge of your fabric, reverse stitch to the edge, then go forward again, sometimes for me on loose weave fabrics it will pull the threads of the fabric and catch the bobbin thread at the same time...and cause it to tangle and bunch up...
~Naomi~
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be-Abraham Lincoln
Check out my blog:http://thebellamodiste.blogspot.com/
and my Etsy store: www.shesewsbytheseashore.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 8:34:18 PM
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So here's a sewing question-
If everything is working wonderfully and then it suddenly binds up on the down stroke, what should I adjust
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If the bottom of the stitch is loopy but the top looks great, what should I adjust?
Thanks ladies!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
http://home.test-afl.tulix.com/aleeandnora/ |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
