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. . . . . . A place to contribute, exchange tips and ideas and find further info on the LDC group on Meetup.

Sunday, 19 April 2020

Sunday Scribblings ending 19 April 2020


Thanks to all those who contributed to this Meetup.  Here's the information, minus all the sewing chat- what a busy lot you are with your machines.


Free patterns 
New  from Mood Fabrics. Trying to think of an excuse to make it, although I would wear a cami underneath it.
https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-poppy-dress-free-sewing-pattern/

Samantha is definitely going to make this cheat’s short jacket kimono out of some wafty fabric she has found that will match my summer wardrobe... https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/15132413-diy-kimono-style-robe-the-lazy-sewists-guide-to-the-art-of-distraction

  Questions
Samantha asked  “Do any of you use a pen for drawing on the fabrics? I’m looking for recommendations - I’m so sick of my rubbish tailors chalk and chalk pencils dragging across the fabric and not making a consistent mark / endless licking...”
Farina responded “ I have a washable blue pen which is good. I think there a lot of brands maybe Prym do them. I also have a pink one that disappears on ironing (and erasable pen one end) but tbh by the time I finish my project the ink has faded” 

Keeping you entertained
Interested in crafting? Kirstie Allsop will be back on Channel 4 on 20 April at 17.00 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirstie-keep-crafting-and-carry-on

Podcasts.   Samantha said her  favourite and the one she is catching up on previous episodes of is Love to Sew. Good topics, easy listening, light hearted.  I like "Dressed- the History of Fashion" https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/rhbsi-6641e/Dressed-The-History-of-Fashion-Podcast It covers all sorts of topics connected with fashion, both old and new. You can get several suggestions for sewing related podcasts ( and a lot more stuff as well) from The Foldline's weekly blog. Here's the link to this week's post https://thefoldline.com/2020/04/19/sew-reporter-19th-april/

Like reading old books? - "Lizzy Glen: or, The trials of a seamstress" published in 1859. Free download via Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4625/4625-h/4625-h.htm
Another download  "What dress makes of us", published 1897. Get the fashion tips from the end of the 19th century.  https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11078/11078-h/11078-h.htm

Do you have any suggestions for markers, know of any free patterns  or entertainments that you think our members would like?  Please let us know with a comment.

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