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Nell Merionwen



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

DawnMK wrote:
I have a whole box of dressmaking patterns that are looking for a good home if they are any use to you or any one else


yes please *rubs hands together and anticipates many frankendresses*

Nell Merionwen



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

lettucewoman wrote:
Nell Merionwen wrote:
gai wrote:
I have the katjusha dress on file if you want me to email you Nell.


ooh yes please...
It is a a perfect starting step. I will be making some adjustments but I don't think I have singe pattern that I've not frankensteined


Hun you can get it yourself free on the site...I signed in and then I downloaded it!


Then I shall do so Thank you. The dress in question has the wrong type of straps but I am sure I can change that

DawnMK



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

pm your postal address and I will get them too you, its a right mixture of patterns but you are welcome to them

Nell Merionwen



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

thank you, thank you, thank you xxxxx

toggle



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

DawnMK wrote:
I have a whole box of dressmaking patterns that are looking for a good home if they are any use to you or any one else


i could do with a couple of dress patterns.

i'm looking for sun dresses, short sleeve or sleaveless, that covers a size 14-16. and with a relatively tight bodice and loose skirt.

i'm only being specific, because that is what i want to make and i only want to take something that would be usedd by me not take other stuff as well that would be better off with a different home.

having decided that finding a sundress that will fit a 36F chest is impossible, i'm going to make one. A freind is going to teach me how to adapt patterns to fit

DawnMK



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I will send them on to Nell then she can pass on any she dosent want if thats ok

Katieowl



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

toggle wrote:

having decided that finding a sundress that will fit a 36F chest is impossible, i'm going to make one. A freind is going to teach me how to adapt patterns to fit


ROFLMAO....why DO they cut ALL sizes for a totally flat chest??? It really gets my goat. DD and I have the same problem. Anything over a 14 needs extra material in the front, not just to be X" wider! I made Pippa a halter neck dress a few years back, but I can't remember if we had a pattern(?) or if I made it up...I don't remember seeing it in my recent forays into the sewing cupboard of doom.

Kate

Nell Merionwen



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I will be doing and article about resizing patterns and workshop at the skill share (if there are enough interested I shall organise a weekends workshop at Ginkotree's)

DawnMK



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Toggle I have these patterns that are new I would be happy to loan you one if you want to do a copy of the pattern to fit.






toggle



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

nel,

I'm not going to make it to the skill share, it's pilgrim's sister's wedding.

dawn: absolutely. I can't get my tits into size 18 dresses. not without them being forced into completely the wrong dhape. I thought that id I'd lost weight, then I could get some more girly clothes. but i can't. and i'm sulking.

if I could borrow the simplicity k4070 and the red polkadot sew couture, I would be eternally greatful. won't take long to sketch off a copy and return to you. pilgrim makes a great post boy.

then i can practice trying to make them fit.


Nell Merionwen



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 9:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

toggle wrote:
nel,

I'm not going to make it to the skill share, it's pilgrim's sister's wedding.

dawn: absolutely. I can't get my tits into size 18 dresses. not without them being forced into completely the wrong dhape. I thought that id I'd lost weight, then I could get some more girly clothes. but i can't. and i'm sulking.

if I could borrow the simplicity k4070 and the red polkadot sew couture, I would be eternally greatful. won't take long to sketch off a copy and return to you. pilgrim makes a great post boy.

then i can practice trying to make them fit.

I've made the simplicity one in the past....It's a doddle, and comes out really nicely.

toggle



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 9:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

thankyou hun.

i need fairly idiot proof. i haven't made anything in 20 years.

Nell Merionwen



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 9:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

toggle wrote:
thankyou hun.

i need fairly idiot proof. i haven't made anything in 20 years.


Gimme a shout if you need any encouragement or help x

toggle



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    


DawnMK



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PostPosted: Sat May 19, 12 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

toggle wrote:
nel,

I'm not going to make it to the skill share, it's pilgrim's sister's wedding.

dawn: absolutely. I can't get my tits into size 18 dresses. not without them being forced into completely the wrong dhape. I thought that id I'd lost weight, then I could get some more girly clothes. but i can't. and i'm sulking.

if I could borrow the simplicity k4070 and the red polkadot sew couture, I would be eternally greatful. won't take long to sketch off a copy and return to you. pilgrim makes a great post boy.

then i can practice trying to make them fit.



pm your addy and I will get them in the post monday

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