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A group dedicated to the fabric stash - how to keep it organized, the size of your stash, ways to use remnants and other small pieces of fabric, your favorite piece of fabric, anything but how to break the addiction (what's wrong with it?)!

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About Me:

I live in Calgary Alberta Canada and am married with two small boys (5 and 3 years). I have been sewing since junior high school, but really got into it about 10 years ago. I sew belly dance, theatre and halloween costumes as well as clothing, bags and whatever takes my fancy.

What type of sewing do you enjoy?

garment, drapery, home decor, upholstery, quilting

What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?

Brand-spanking new Janome serger, new Husky Emerald 116 - LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

What brand of patterns do you prefer?

I'm not fussy. I often alter patterns or don't completely follow the instructions so it doesn't matter too much.

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Modifying and partially re-drafting a pattern

I just finished modifying and partially re-drafting a pattern for a two-piece dance set, in 5 sizes. Wow, was that ever a lot of work with so many problems to solve. First, copying the original pattern in all 5 sizes. Then, deciding where to make changes, doing all the calculations (again, for 5 sizes). Finally, making sure everything matches...yikes, I admire people who do this from scratch! Hats off to you all.

Posted on September 6, 2008 at 7:02pm — 4 Comments

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At 6:56pm on March 18, 2008, Carolyn de Leeuw said…: I made this elephant costume two and a half years ago for my older son.

At 5:07pm on March 25, 2008, Amethyst said…: Hi Carolyn. I've addicted to fabric too! I'd like to join the group, but I'd also like to point out that 'addicted' usually is spelled with three d's, not two. (hope I didn't sound snotty, I wasn't trying to!)

At 10:44pm on March 28, 2008, Amethyst said…: Yay, I'm all joined up! I love fabric, and I'm glad there's more members to share with us.

At 7:38pm on April 15, 2008, Bama said…: Your belly dance costumes are lovely. I especially like the orange one. I started taking a class, but have only made a couple of pairs of harem pants and a skirt.

At 5:52pm on April 16, 2008, Bama said…: Thank you! I don't plan to make any costumes that are very complex, but I have been looking for a top pattern that is longer than most costume patterns I have seen. Something that covers most of the midriff. I saw a choli type top once that had a panel in the front, but the lower back was open. Now I can't remember where I saw it. I want something to wear to class besides t-shirts, but something that isn't too revealing. Know of a pattern or website for a top like that?
BTW, the elephant costume is adorable.

At 7:35pm on April 17, 2008, Bama said…: Using a stretch velvet t-shirt is a great idea. Thanks! I'll have to see what I can come up with.

At 3:08am on July 15, 2008, VICKY plum said…: Wow!! they are just fabulous Carolyn! Do you do belly dancing? I would love to have a go, the costumes and music are so lovely.

At 3:14am on July 15, 2008, VICKY plum said…: I love free machine embroidery by dropping the feed dogs the machine loses the ability to move the fabric under the foot, and the stitch length setting is of no consequence.

It also involves producing a stitch by simultaneously running the machine and moving the work around. Imagine the work surface to be a piece of paper and the machine needle to be a pencil. Instead of moving the pencil to draw, move the ‘paper’ allowing the needle to draw on the fabric surface! The length of the stitch is determined by how quickly, or slowly, the work is moved, combined with how fast the machine is run. Running the machine quickly and moving the work slowly results in small stitches. Running the machine slowly and moving the work quickly results in longer stitches. The direction in which the stitches run can also give texture to a piece of work. I'll try to get more photos on my page.

At 5:33pm on July 31, 2008, VICKY plum said…: check out my page....I have added some new photos of work that I hung in Salisbury just today!!

At 8:46am on August 6, 2008, Lamees Ebrahim said…: Hi Carolyn,

Sorry for only replying now, I do the drafting of patterns by hand. I attend part-time classes. I do believe the computer package is quite expensive.
Regards

Lamees