Also check the official DMC site. I think the thread numbers start in the 100s from memory but you might find the number there if it is a misprint
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Also check the official DMC site. I think the thread numbers start in the 100s from memory but you might find the number there if it is a misprint
Any tips for sewing with silk?
Yes! Too often hee hee.:
Hawthorne fabrics
Sew mama sew
Pink chalk fabrics
All US websites. Shipping is around US$17 for up to 10.5 yards (varies per site depending on how much they are willing to stuff in the envelopes!!).
They always have stuff on sale, sometimes for US$5-6 a yard. The really nice stuff is usually around US$9-11 a yard and I've looked for the same fabric in Aus websites and its literally double the price. I quite like the Robert Kaufman stuff so often buy that.
I just did an order of 10.5 yards and it cost me just over $100 including shipping.
I mostly buy fabric in store because usually it is the same price per metre online but then you add postage, but have ordered online for specific fabrics. In a sewing group I am in on FB they talk about fabric.com (american) but I haven't used it myself. Some also use etsy (US sellers) for Riley Blake and that kind designer fabrics but they are not really my style so again I haven't personally done that.
i have avoided on line so far but Spotlight is getting quite expensive, so just wondered if it was cheaper OS.
i had a look at fabric dot com, and they have some vhc prints for $8.48/yard (0.91 metre). I think once the order was $35, then postage was $16. So 7 metres was $75 incl postage.
I saw similar at Spotlight recently for $20/metre. it's tempting to give it a try.
I usually buy from there HotI. They are fantastic! and very quick. Even here to the centre of nowhere only takes a week.
MadB gosh it's been a while with silk...ummm buy good quality thread, practise on a scrap first, make sure your pins are sharp (it snags really easily), depending on the type of silk some tissue paper between layers can stop it slipping in your machine (and the perforations made from the needle make it easy to tear out when you are done), amke sure your seams are finished well as it really unravels....
I've only bought nappy supplies online, as they aren't available in store. Then I go to snapsaustralia or gbau.
Thanks for the tips Kim! Sharp pins and tissue paper!
I had this great idea of buying silk to dye and make into a tunic/top. Basically just because I can use acid dye and it's so bright and lovely. sadly I"m a crap seamstress. It may be an expensive exercise!
I've only ever bough nappy stuff online. and this silk.
I know this thread is for people who like to sew, but have you thought about getting someone local (so it can be fitted properly) to make it for you?..hmmm acid dyes you say....might see if I have some silk to practise on....
well, yeah, that would be more sensible. I'm sure it'll be fine.......
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So who is sewing these days?
I stopped for awhile. Too busy, not inspired etc, but now I am back into it.
Currently sewing:
- Curtains for the living room (was slack bought the fabric 6 months ago :o ).
- Almost finished a dress for DD2 (the zipper is horrendous, but I will move on).
- Have a dress to sew for DD1 and a couple of art smocks (DD1 did not bring hers home this summer, so who knows where it is).
Me! I have finished off a few projects in last week. an apron upcycled from jeans, and an oven mitt. A gorgeous sunhat for my niece. and i bought fabric to make myself a summer dressing gown/kimono style.
i have fabric to make dd a dress, just deciding on the style for the top. i bought some elastic and considering trying shirring.
want to make ds shorts.
want to applique some singlets for baby.
Today's task has been to clean my sewing room and get all fabric back in cupboard and everything tidy before i start again. Have also culled some fabric that i am never going to use. Not quite finished, but its looking better.
I'm a total n00b.
I have fabric to make more pj shorts for DD. Who has worn the first pair I made nearly to death.
I have a billion things I want to do. But no idea where to start.
I'm still sewing, lots of clothes for he girls and some other bits and pieces. The list of projects I have on my to do list is soooooo long it is scary!
lol I often think of this thread. I had a total break for a really long time. Then just before Christmas I finished off a pair of shorts for DS that I cut out 2 years ago....lucky for me, my kids only grow long ways and they still fit :D
Then I pulled out my favourite fabric I have had since before I had DD2 and made myself a really simple wrap skirt. It's comfy and cool.
Then on a roll, I figured out a pattern for a dress for DD2 and cut and sewed it. That sat on my desk for a few weeks until I needed something that fit her to wear out (since all her dresses had magically shrunk 3 ruddy inches :wall:) and finally finished the straps on it. Got a tonne of compliments and several requests too which was nice.
Recently cut a dress down that I made many years ago and will never fit again. I altered it into a mini dress for DD1 and a daggy at home skirt for myself.
Have been pinning madly and am enthusiastic, just need to stop having to declutter and move furniture (bit of a compulsion at this time of year) so I can have my space back.
Want to cover our manky ottoman in funky chevron, make myself some more skirts, use all the stuff in my fabric drawer before I order more.
I have a sewing machine and over locker and no idea how to use either. My nan left them to me
Just been cutting out material for nappies here. My seeing machine is skipping stitches :( so I need it serviced. Am also looking into machines that are more heavy duty for my business work. Have to mend a jumper I got for free for my son.
Also looking for ways to co-op material. Coz I want some stuff I can't find in stores but don't want the quantities they're selling.