Crafty Thread - what are you working on at the moment?

[colacubes]

That looks like a plush hotel!

Only cos you can't see the piles of clothes, stains on the carpet and other crap in the corners

 

[foamy]

I'm making one of these... I was meant to be making one for gaijingirl but got sidetracked into making one for me http://www.made-by-rae.com/washi/

I've made life more complicated for myself by adding two features the designer thought of afterwards and blogged separately: a bodice lining and long sleeves. Not quite sure how it's all going to fit together but I expect I can bodge it.

I love that dress and just found the only uk shop which stocks the pattern is just up the road from me! It must be fate...

How much fabric did you need to make it? I think we are a similar size?

 

[RubyToogood]

I love that dress and just found the only uk shop which stocks the pattern is just up the road from me! It must be fate...

How much fabric did you need to make it? I think we are a similar size?

I got a remnant of something which was only about 2 metres, but it was incredibly wide. There's a table on the website with amounts, I'd go by that. Although it doesn't allow for the sleeves.

 

[boohoo]

foamy & RubyToogood - we will all end up with versions of this dress

 

[wayward bob]

decent weekend's work here :thumbs : (spot the deliberate mistake/s )

 

[mentalchik]

Just finished this,

one ugly but free chair,

few hours work with stuff i already had around.....

 

[wayward bob]

fab job chikkie

was it on here someone was talking about felt ball wreaths? spotted this in a mag at the hairdressers - £15 - has to be less than diy would be...

 

[Manter]

decent weekend's work here :thumbs : (spot the deliberate mistake/s )

they are gorgeous

incidentally, do you have an etsy shop? I was looking at photograph albums nowhere near as nice as that on there today, and they were nearly $180 each…. you could make a fortune, having actual talent!

 

[Manter]

fab job chikkie

was it on here someone was talking about felt ball wreaths? spotted this in a mag at the hairdressers - £15 - has to be less than diy would be...

it was me- have looked at that one, its too little.

Mine is half made….. I have to squirrel away time when neither the cat nor the boy are around so its slow progress….

 

[wayward bob]

they are gorgeous

incidentally, do you have an etsy shop? I was looking at photograph albums nowhere near as nice as that on there today, and they were nearly $180 each…. you could make a fortune, having actual talent!

ta i do have a shop - but it's never had any stock atm i'm working towards a fair in london at the start of december - blank journals, sketchbooks and albums alongside limited edition artists books. if i have the time i'm hoping to list stuff on etsy so if i get interest for card sales at the fair i can do it that way. happy to spam people my blog/shop by pm

 

[Manter]

ta i do have a shop - but it's never had any stock atm i'm working towards a fair in london at the start of december - blank journals, sketchbooks and albums alongside limited edition artists books. if i have the time i'm hoping to list stuff on etsy so if i get interest for card sales at the fair i can do it that way. happy to spam people my blog/shop by pm

Yes! Spam me!

 

[wayward bob]

book fair stash

 

[friendofdorothy]

I've finished my coat. Wish I could take a pic of it

 

[friendofdorothy]

Oo I've just tried using the webcam for the very first time as you can see I've no idea how to do this really

 

[colacubes]

That looks lovely Love the lining

 

[friendofdorothy]

Thanks. Its reversable.

 

[colacubes]

Winning.

I have a swing skirt to finish at the weekend, and then have a cape to put together. Have cut it all out but my brain was too befuddled to work out the instructions beyond that on Sunday

 

[wayward bob]

i can confirm with my own eyes that friendofdorothy's coat is way more awesome than the pic gives it credit

much excitement chez bob today

 

[wayward bob]

totally and utterly in love with this atm

 

[friendofdorothy]

i can confirm with my own eyes that friendofdorothy's coat is way more awesome than the pic gives it credit

Thank you!

 

[wayward bob]

writing up an ideas sheet atm. summary: MAKE IT ALL IN CARDBOARD!! :thumbs :

 

[moose]

Saw this this morning, but was too hungover to take my own pic
It's a huge window display in Fred Aldous, Manchester's premier craft/art shop, stitched onto pegboard with thick wool and string. Really fancy a go at this.
http://instagram.com/p/wi_ldHS6zd/

 

[wayward bob]

saturday night and sunday atfy chez bob

 

[QOTH]

My first sewing project in about 30 years - labcoats (yes, labcoats) for QOTH junior and his friend who are into playing scientists / inventors. I don't think the tailors of saville row are losing any sleep but I've finished one without sewing my fingers together. It's actually a pyjama top with some extra length on it.

Burda patterns though. Is Burda german for 'guesswork'?

 

[angryfaceman]

I've just started to make our wedding invites

Then we were looking through Pinterest and found some ribbon flower bouquets. We've seen some similar, and ribbon/button bouquets around and about before but they've been really very expensive.

I've got 11 months to master the art of ribbon flowers of various types. It seems roses are fairly straight forward

I may end up doing a creation with ribbon flowers and buttons. Will have to go rummaging on local shops for buttons and fabric.

I also want a sewing machine. Any recommendations for a cheap starter?

Edited for spelling mistakes, and general fiancée moans

 

[moose]

I also want a sewing machine. Any recommendations for a cheap starter?

My old heavy duty Singer packed up (after 60 years service to my family ) so I got one of the very cheap £49 ones from John Lewis. I've had no problems with it - despite some of the terrible reviews on the website - having had it for a couple of years and using it fairly regularly. It's very basic, but works ok unless you want to sew very light or very heavy fabrics.
Depends how much you want to use it, and whether you're prepared to upgrade if you like it, or if you have specialist requirements...

Edit: I note they've currently got a better one from Janome on offer at £89 http://www.johnlewis.com/janome-2070r-sewing-machine/p231821810

 

[angryfaceman]

Excellent. I might just go and get one of those this week

 

[Boudicca]

I've just started to make our wedding invites

I also want a sewing machine. Any recommendations for a cheap starter?

Lidl often have a cheap sewing machine on offer. My theory is that if they are only going to sell one, then they'll choose a more reliable model as they don't want to get them all back.

That Janome looks OK too.

(I have this great picture in my head of an angry faced man making roses...)

 

[angryfaceman]

We're off to john Lewis to have a look. I've got a budget of up to £150. If I buy one if like it to last. They seem to have a few good ones.

I've seen lidl selling the seeing machines, was tempted with one but they sold out everywhere. I never even saw one appear in my local store.

 

[angryfaceman]

Bought this in the end

http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnl..._jtt_v_from_product=un_product_13#page_loaded

My fiancée was saying it's got too many things on it and I'll never use them. At least they're there for me to think about using them