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CJ
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 Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject: Fabric for redondo skirt |
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I'm looking for some fabric online to sew the redondo skirt for DD. Can anyone recommend anywhere? I want to use two different colours. For DD's size (98/104cm) I need in total fabric 140cm wide by 95cm in length - at least I think it's that way round!! 
I've had a look on ebay but mostly seem to be finding fat quarters and not yardage fabric. 
thanks. 
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KnittingLadybird
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Don't know if this place is of any help ( I haven't tried it ) but it does have fixed rate postage of £3.95, which of course is a good thing if you're buying loads not so if you're not 
anyway here's the link http://www.cheapfabrics.co.uk/
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CJ
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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ooo, thanks KLB. some nice stuff there.
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harrysmum
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| Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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Waht are you looking for? My fave ebay sellers are Favourite fabrics and Price Immaterial- they both have some interesting buys!! Don't look too hard in the categories - I find a lot of sellers miss-categorise fabric so it's best to plough through the listings rather that look at fabric>cotton>yardage!
If you're patient and don't mind sending for samples, it's worth getting the catalogue from Croft Mill Not only is it a good read, there are some real gems to be had, but bypass the samples at your peril - I've taken a chance and had some real horrors too!!
Liz
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CJ
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I was thinking something along the lines of the fabric that you used for your lovely redondo skirt here. I saw it's Amy Butler, but in the UK her fabric is a shocking price.  Maybe something with similar colours but cheaper.  thanks. I'll go have a look at those links now DH is out. 
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CJ
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PS, I've been looking at the pattern, and I'm not at all clear on how the pieces are sewn together (pieces 1 + 2, then all of them to make the skirt.) Can anyone help?  I asked my mum and she said she's not seen a pattern such a funny shape.
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| CJ wrote: | | PS, I've been looking at the pattern, and I'm not at all clear on how the pieces are sewn together (pieces 1 + 2, then all of them to make the skirt.) Can anyone help? I asked my mum and she said she's not seen a pattern such a funny shape. |
That's right - you make 5 spiral shapes and then sew them together. Start at the top and just match the edges and sew along a little at a time, adjusting as you go.
It helps if you keep the seam allowances fairly small - I use 1/4" so it's easier to ease the curves to fit. You end up with some seam left on one side when you get to the end of the other - which freaked me at first, but it's right!!
Liz
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CJ
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Ah, I think I have it - you match up the triange of the smaller one inside the larger one?  I just couldn't visualise it. When my fabric arrives from mum, then I'll cut it out and have a play.
Any tips on how to create the seam allowance outside of the actual pattern shape? Sorry for so many questions already. Thanks.
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Just read this! Will get out my pattern tomorrow and give you a pm
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harrysmum
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Any tips on how to create the seam allowance outside of the actual pattern shape? |
I trace the correct size onto tracing paper - you could use greaseproof or any paper you can see the lines through. (Use patio doors as a giant light box if you only lay your hands on thicker paper!!)
I then add the seam allowances by drawing another line the desired width away from the line you've traced. I have a clear plastic ruler and 12mm is the ridge and 6mm is the bottom of the mm markings!
I have added the SA as I've cut, but it's far too easy to forget that way!!
Liz
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