tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56909592374375584282024-02-20T05:41:08.866+00:00_ _ _ _ _ _ _ PottsCrafty _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~*~*~*~*~* Bagmaking, Dressmaking, Plus Size Fashion & tales of everyday life ~*~*~*~*~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527865134882201315noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690959237437558428.post-26326348635373642462017-06-27T16:42:00.002+01:002017-06-27T16:42:46.457+01:00Hello There. Long time no see!Its been a year since I posted. Honestly, something had to give, and this was it. However I thought perhaps I should just pop this here because its quite a big thing for me...I released a pattern!<br />
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This bag was designed for parents like me, who don’t need a large bag but still carry a load of children’s bits and bobs with them as well as their own essentials. Think drinks bottles, snacks, mobile phone (cellphone), lip balm, plasters (band-aids), cards, keys, sunglasses and so on.</div>
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I had ripstop (nylon) in mind because it is durable, lightweight and wipe clean, however variations can be made with any fabric. (see blog posts)</div>
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The bottle pockets can be made from the exterior fabric, or alternatively, stretchy mesh for a different look.</div>
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<br />I also have an instagram account <span class="color_13" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #cc6675; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a data-content="https://www.instagram.com/elpie74/" data-type="external" href="https://www.instagram.com/elpie74/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elpie74/</a></span></span> which you are welcome to follow (not just for bags though!)<br /> </div>
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Intermediate. Construction is simple but there are lots of pieces.</div>
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2 front pockets with flaps (featuring magnetic snaps) (fits phone, sunglasses etc.)</div>
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2 side bottle pockets using fabric or mesh (fits water bottles, mini umbrella, sun lotion etc.)</div>
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1 rear zipped pocket full width of bag</div>
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Adjustable strap</div>
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Zipped gusset for security, with open ends to allow access to inner key fob</div>
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2 inner zipped pockets</div>
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2 inner slip pockets at the sides for smaller items e.g. lip balm</div>
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2 larger inner slip pockets</div>
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Ripstop version requires no interfacing/stabliser.</div>
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Fabric version requires interfacing and foam stabliser is optional but will structure the bag.</div>
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83 pages with photographs. Text version only available. <span class="color_13" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #cc6675; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">PLEASE NOTE: this pattern is cut using measurements not pattern pieces.</span></div>
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11” wide (excluding bottle pockets), 9” tall, 3” deep. Full width 16” (including fabric bottle pockets)</div>
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28cm W x 22.9cm H x 7.6cm D (40.1 W with bottle pockets)</div>
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Both of my babies now need glasses. Noah got his first pair on Wednesday, and Joey got a pair with a slightly lower prescription which is good news as it means his eyes are correcting.</div>
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I dismantled this:</div>
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Very happy with it. Noah has his own room of course so we didn't need a bunk, however I thought it would be more useful. Joey doesn't like using a ladder, so we can throw his extra junk up there and also use it for sleepovers.</div>
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We had some sun, and I broke out the paddling pool.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527865134882201315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690959237437558428.post-76455373159685701562016-06-13T16:44:00.001+01:002016-06-13T16:44:29.075+01:00Bagmaking: Cat Portrait Coin Purses and Swim BagI have to say it a while since I made a swim bag, but this was a commission so I had to make it work. Its simple enough - you just need to get the measurements right.<br />
This one has a PUL (waterproof - although I'd say not quite waterproof as the seams aren't treated) lining, and a front pocket.<br />
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I honestly was a bit baffled by the sizing. I'm usually an 18. Approx 44-38-48 (however hips not relevant here)</div>
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So I went for the XL (16) because I figured the bust on the XXL would be way too big. It was kind of a gamble.</div>
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Luckily a gamble that paid off. This is the '<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: , "blinkmacsystemfont" , "segoe ui" , "roboto" , "oxygen" , "ubuntu" , "cantarell" , "fira sans" , "droid sans" , "helvetica neue" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;">Into The Sunset Blue Hawaiian'</span></div>
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I made adjustments and I'm happier with it now. Darts on the front, darts on the bag to reduce the gape, and then a little tuck on the front to make it a more flattering sweetheart neckline. Ta Da!!</div>
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Its just not happening for me. If they'd had this dress in an 18, I might have kept it. The one in this pic is a 22 (all they had left). I was going to modify it but the bodice is lined which means more faff, and I didn't like it enough to want to bother, so I returned it. Bit sad but not the end of the world.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527865134882201315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690959237437558428.post-59969412581554091462016-06-03T11:32:00.001+01:002016-06-03T11:32:25.608+01:00Plus Sized Fashion: Lindy Bop and Dorothy PerkinsLindy bop sale is on, and as always its absolute chaos. Wrong orders, cancelled orders, late and missing orders etc etc, however I finally got two dresses.<br />
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The first is the ZsaZsa tropical wiggle which comes with a bolero. Now a wiggle is always a gamble for me. I have a supersize bottom and a big old belly. However this fabric is just the right thickness and has enough stretch and I love it. I don't quite have the chest to fill it, but that's ok. £12 well spent.<br />
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The Myrtle in red gingham on the other hand - WTF is going on with the wings? They are just too big to look anything other than absurd when down, and won't stay up of their own accord. Apparently this is a common confusion. People have suggested interfacing, velcro, stitches and so on. I think I'll just sell it on.<br />
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Thanks to Scarlett and Jo. I'm really pleased with my photographs. I very much want this dress (above) and I'm waiting for it to be released! Its so comfy and a great dress for work or just every day. </div>
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So this is Lola. One of the latest patterns from <a href="http://swoonpatterns.com/shop/lola-domed-handbag/" target="_blank">Swoon</a><br />
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I really wanted to have a go at this ages ago, but I've got soooo many things on my list as well as commissions, it just didn't happen.<br />
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This fabric is from the Cotton and Steel Lucky Strike set from the <a href="http://fabricguild.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fabric Guild</a>. It looks so adorable and fresh with the white faux leather (http://www.u-handbag.com/)<br />
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As usual, the pattern was easy to follow. Swoon patterns have simple printables (no taping together 10 sheets or whatever) clear instructions and they walk you through from start to finish. If you have any issues, you just need to ask - Alicias always available via email or facebook to help, as are the hoards of other Swooners on the facebook pages.<br />
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So, since I discovered the Fabric Guild, I've been going a little loopy buying larger amounts of fabric. This one is <span style="background-color: white; color: #211922; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, 'ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3', 'Hiragino Kaku Gothic Pro', メイリオ, Meiryo, 'MS Pゴシック', arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Cotton & Steel Mochi Gamaguchi Navy</span></div>
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Slightly more successful was what I did with the rest of the fabric. Determined to wear a handbag themed outfit for the school stall, I made this on a wing and a prayer. I used pleats instead of gathering and it came out ok. Phew!</div>
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First attempt at the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/the-poppy-pouch/188989" target="_blank">poppy </a>pouch</div>
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I saw someone wearing this dress on instagram, and immediately HAD to have it. Found it on ebay in my size (18 - the largest they do) and it came pretty quickly</div>
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At first glance I LOVED it. But then I put it on. Too tight. I haven't got time for too tight. If it doesn't fit immediately, it has to go back.</div>
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Also , sleeves are a bit too long for my liking, neckline a bit too high, and skirt doesn't have enough fabric in it. </div>
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So its gone. And I'm sad because the print is so lovely, however I'm rather proud that I didn't just bung it in the wardrobe 'to fit into'. No more of that :)</div>
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Noah loves his craft. His head is full of creations. He is definitely the most creative in the house (I come in second LOL)</div>
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He really enjoys knitting with his loom and made a beautiful scarf which I raffled off at the School Pamper and Shop evening. He made £11.50, which enabled him to buy the Harry Potter wand he was after!</div>
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He can use normal needles though. He entranced the ladies at the local craft event after he plonked himself down and started with his in-over-through-off!</div>
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This is his finished scarf - won by Mrs Rees from the school.</div>
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<u>The Bag Stall</u></div>
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I have been outrageously busy lately, but the school were holding a pamper and shop event on May 13th which I agreed to do. See how I managed to get the table next to the climbing frame? Great for hanging bags LOL </div>
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This was my first customer - Cath from Spowart wines (the stall two down from me) She had the backgammon bag in her possession before I even finished setting up!</div>
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I also sold my linen Ethel, and quite a few zipped cases, and took a couple of commisions too, which was nice. Mostly though I just nattered, got to meet some lovely ladies and see their beautiful wares, and I made some lolly. Which was nice!</div>
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I met a lovely lady called Helen at the Scarlett and Jo Event, who later contacted me to ask if I could make her some HP cases. Well finding HP fabric is pretty difficult in the UK, but I manged to get this from Etsy, so I made two. She decided to buy them both :)</div>
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<u>Mini Purse</u></div>
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One of the commissions I took on bag stall night was for a small purse, which was part of the 'Beau Pair' set. She wanted tattoo fabric with a light green accent. I made two to give a choice, and she chose the top one. (that's my fave too)</div>
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1st Purse</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527865134882201315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690959237437558428.post-28228151799825664482016-05-20T08:34:00.003+01:002016-05-20T08:34:49.543+01:00Pottscrafty: Plus size fashion - The Face of Scarlett and JoI <a href="http://pottscrafty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/plus-size-fashion-scarlett-and-jo.html" target="_blank">posted </a>a few weeks back about my day out at the Scarlett and Jo offices, modelling with over 100 other women. Had a lovely day and met so many fantastic ladies.<br />
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Well it turns out I'm one of the 12 <a href="http://www.scarlettandjo.com/blogs/scarlett-jo/117036804-the-faces-of-scarlett-jo-finalists" target="_blank">finalists </a>to be the face of Scarlett and Jo (there are also 6 for petite, and 6 for tall)<br />
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There I am in the velvet frock which was so gorgeous to wear.<br />
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A little while ago my old school friend Fara ordered some small crossbody bags for her daughters. Very simple, but they fit their nick nacks.</div>
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More recently she requested I make another one, slightly wider, to fit one of her daughters friends iPad minis. As the girls name is Rose, she wanted a pastelly rose fabric on the outside, so I sent her some links, and she chose this pretty print from <a href="http://kaelaelliott.com/" target="_blank">Kaela Elliot</a>.</div>
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and a tulip case (free <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/free--tulip-zipper-case-by-clobird-/179499" target="_blank">pattern</a> by Clobird) for my mum</div>
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Essentially, this was always a PR/Marketing exercise - they get a ton of free models - 'real people' of all heights and from size 16 to 32, who would willingly travel to their offices in exchange for the experience of getting made up and shot in beautiful outfits. This was always pretty transparent - they invited everyone who entered - so whilst dressed up as a 'competition' it wasn't really. Yes they'd pick three faces at the end, but overall it was a mutual exchange of services.<br />
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As someone who has already been through this process (on a much tinier scale -they only needed three people for the Voodoo Vixen plus size launch and I was one of the three who won that competition) I kind of anticipated what would happen, and I knew what was involved.<br />
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Companies who want to save their pennies will get everything they can for as little as they can from women who are desperate to break into modelling. This has been covered <a href="http://www.shemightbeloved.com/good-bad-plain-ugly-truth-behind-bloggers-modelling-brands/" target="_blank">already </a>by Georgina. She sadly had a bad experience with Voodoo Vixen (VV).<br />
I was lucky with VV. I loved my makeup. I enjoyed the shoot. I am not a model. I don't want to be a model, but I like to dabble now and again if I get the chance.<br />
Can I just point out as well, that I'm not a 'blogger working for exposure'. I doubt many of the women there on Saturday were either. I do blog, but I'm not that interested in exposure. I did this for me, as a person.<br />
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I think I visited VV maybe four times for fittings and the shoot that I did, and I represented them twice at London Edge. It was enormous fun every time, I was paid travel and some expenses. I was fed, I was given free dresses and cardis. The aftershow parties were fantastic. I don't live that far away so it was no major hassle for me.<br />
It was a glimpse into something else that I wouldn't want to be part of all of the time, but once in a while - yes why not. I was well aware that there were other models being paid to do what I was doing whilst I was being paid the wholesale cost of a couple of frocks, but it didn't bother me in the slightest. Its not my day job. Fashion is cutthroat and b*tchy. It just is. You are dropped like a hot potato as soon as you aren't required. I became more aware of this even in the short time I was exposed to it, but dipping your toe doesn't hurt really. Moving out of your comfort zone. Being made to feel beautiful when its entirely possibly that your entire life, you've felt that you aren't?<br />
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There's a whole lot of 'but you're worth more than some manky sarnies and a cupcake' posts out there. I'm not a fricking idiot. I don't need to be made to feel like one because I'm happy to give my time in exchange for nice photos and the chance to dress up and meet lovely new people. I know my worth and its entirely up to me how I choose to spend my time. Oh let me see:- day off in London getting made up, chatting, wearing a nice dress, lots of giggles and yes LOTs of queuing, vs taking the kids down the park again. I love my boys I do - but seriously - duh - its a no brainer. Again - I acknowledge that I live pretty close to London - it was only £17 for me to get there and takes an hour - so its not the same as flying in from Scotland for example. I might have a different view then.<br />
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Wearing the skirt I made to travel in (fabric by Cotton and Steel):<br />
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As there was a FB page set up for the ladies attending, I was able to find someone to travel down with. I didn't need a travelling companion, but I found one anyway. Holly is adorable and it was lovely to meet her. Sadly a lot of ladies dropped out before, or on the day, so what might have been five of us on the Peterorough line, was just two.<br />
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Holly and me: the Cambridgeshire contingent<br />
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When we arrived, after a slight bit of confusion at London Bridge wondering how to get to Colechurch house in spite of being given written instructions, we headed straight up to the 4th floor to register, then down to the 3rd for hair and makeup, and to join THE QUEUE. This was where we were to be camped out for the next two and a half hours. I didn't actually mind THE QUEUE. It wasn't organised well enough though, as we were all huddled up in the tiny corridor outside the lift. Someone could have moved the line in the other directions so that we were waiting in the offices instead. Claire was there just ahead of us which was nice (met Claire before at London Edge - she runs a plus size clothing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cherrycurvesboutiqueuk/" target="_blank">shop</a>) I also got chatting to quite a few ladies in this queue and it was great to meet them. Gifi* was present a lot of the time - chatting to ladies - he's passionate about what he does, and was also slightly irate with the queueing (only half the MUAs turned up - although since none of them were being paid, its no surprise that some of them couldn't be arsed. It did mean a huge amount of pressure on the ones that DID turn up though. And slightly slapdash makeup jobs because of the turnover they each had to achieve) I actually think that this is the area that they should have been prepared to pay for. I understand it would have been a big outlay, but they could have at least have offered a minimal fee to each MUA/HA as a token gesture. It would have made the day run a lot more smoothly had there been more than just 7 people working on over 100 women.<br />
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I thought my makeup was ok. We'd been told to put on a base, however she covered it up with more base. I felt a bit like a clown but I know you need more on for the cameras so I went with it. She left a few blobs of mascara over my eyelids which I couldn't get off. I had to re-do my eyebrows which had been powdered over. Add more eyeliner to try to hide the blobs. I also stuck on some eyelashes, but overall I was happy. I'd had my hair done the day before so she just pinned up the front.<br />
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"Each of these ladies will be treated as a VIP for the day at the Scarlett & Jo head office in London Bridge for make-up and styling across two outfits. Taking part in production and lifestyle shots both individually and in groups and then finally a whole group shot over at Bankside, London Bridge for a photo-call at 1pm. Scarlett & Jo are sure to be ahead of the curve, making this the largest plus size photo-shoot organised worldwide."<br />
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So I think the first line was a little bit exaggerated. I did not feel like a 'VIP', but likewise I didn't feel like cattle either. I felt that they were trying hard, but lacking in staff and unable to cope with so many women even though they know we were coming.<br />
There was food for us - the cafe down the road had been paid to give out free food and drinks. There were nibbles and bottled water all day. Sandwiches (nice ones actually - not at all manky) at lunchtime. We also got a goody bag - we all got a pair of leggings, and some nick nacks (nail polish, bath bombs, lip balm and the like) and a voucher for 50% off the range.<br />
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After makeup on the third floor, it was back to the 4th floor for first outfits. Although the team had organised two outfits specifically for each person, it was basically chaotic. People were swapping dresses around, therefore no-one was in the correct outfits. There was no-one policing it so it was bound to happen. My first outfit was a velvet fishtail number. Nothing I'd normally wear (I'm no hourglass) but I liked the idea of being uber-glam. Holly got an amazing gold number which everyone was in awe of. Time for a quick swig of water. Rigging on (underwear). Shoes on. Up to the 5th floor for first photo. And the NEXT QUEUE. Not nearly as long. Discovered this was where the Tall ladies were hidden.<br />
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The first photo was the stills. Front. Side. Back. Bam - done. Unfortunately my face developed a twitch which occurred whenever the camera was pointed at me. Hoping that it doesn't come across as a grimace!<br />
It was also stiflingly hot up there with the lights. I'm impressed at the photographer and the assistants who were up there the entire day. It can't have been much fun at all.<br />
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Then back downstairs to the 4th floor for the video shoot. NO QUEUE!! This was slightly scarier. We had to do a slow 360 degree turn on the spot. Sounds ridiculously easy - no? Honestly its not, especially when you aren't used to wearing high heels. Also, like a dancer, you're supposed to look at the camera as much as possible even when turning. Hmm. How is that going to look I wonder LOL.<br />
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So with that done, sarnies in my face, and a stagger down 5 floors to the basement, and into the street. Just along from the offices is a nightclub. Couldn't tell you which one. ANOTHER QUEUE and RAIN!! Huddled up with the ladies and waited for our location shot. Met more lovely ladies. This shoot was slightly more relaxed (still hot but not in a stuffy attic so not as bad) Photographer made us feel at ease.<br />
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After the outdoor photos, Gifi did a draw so a few girls won their dresses, and then back inside to start the whole process again.<br />
To the 4th floor. I didn't like my 2nd dress - or rather the dress hung next to my picture - which wasn't the one I was supposed to have anyway. On scouring for another 16 (I'm an 18-20 - but not in S&J) I found a sweet ditsy black dress, so I chose to wear this as it suits my colouring. Stuck with the black shoes, and some hideously tight nude tights I got in the bargain bucket from Tesco. Then back to the 5th floor for QUEUEING. This time it was quite a biggy - I think I was waiting up there for about an hour. Met more lovely ladies up there though. I do like a good natter. Lots of chat about curvy convention, which I've never really fancied to be honest. When I did get up for my shots, it was a quicker session, and I was twitching again LOL.<br />
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Aaaaand back downstairs for Video shot. Small QUEUE. Met MORE gorgeous ladies for a natter. I don't think I've talked to so many different people in one day since, erm, ever actually. It was quick this time. Obviously the team are getting tired and bored. No location shoot as the nightclub was only available in the morning so that's it for me! Back to the 3rd floor to change of of outfit, and - blessed relief- into my flat sensible shoes. Cupcakes and prosecco in the kitchen (not too much prosecco as I drove to the station) and then farewells. Then Holly and I headed back to Kings Cross, pretty much knackered. I did of course find the time to stop off at Wasabi and get my sushi fix. There's always time for Wasabi.<br />
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Overall, I had a great day. I knew what I was in for. There was more initial queuing than I'd hoped. I did NOT mind doing this for free and I can't wait to see the shots. Everyone involved worked very hard and whilst for some it was not the experience they'd hoped for, for me it was great. The highlight was meeting all these fabulous ladies and I'm so glad I was part of it.<br />
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*<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gifi Fields has come from an extensive
fashion background dating back to the 1960s designing for the likes of
Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdales, Henri Bendalls, Saks, Lord &
Taylor, Nordstrom, Au Printemps, Gallerie LaFayette and almost every mainstream
European and UK high-street retailer. Fields was one of the
original designers featured at Topshop, alongside Stirling Cooper, Jeff Banks,
Quorum, French Connection and Miss Mouse. Fields was a co-founder of the
British Fashion Council in 1983, and </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">was
somewhat of a legend in London’s West End Rag Trade with his notoriety still
following him in some quarters.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Fields has had successive nominations
for British Fashion Awards in the 1990s and was known for inventing the ra-ra
skirt. He now runs Scarlett & Jo in-house </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">with
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I had the 'Drift Away' fabric at the ready for this bag. I'd been hoping to get the mermaids with the blue background, but some things are just impossible to get hold of when you want them in the UK, so I settled for this beigey background.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19.32px;">Fabric used externally is 'Babes in Woodland flower meadow rainbow' and on the inside is fabric from the same collection with a deer scene. Accent fabric is a faux leather from ebay. She has two inner slot pockets, an inner and an external zip pocket, and zips up for security. She can easily fit in an A5 notebook or a tablet as well as all your other gubbins. Very happy with this one (even though I had a battle with the faux leather as usual!)</span></span><br />
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This was my 2nd <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/274642154/cute-reversible-hobo-bag-pdf-sewing?ref=shop_home_listings" target="_blank">hobo</a> ( I rarely make two of anything, so I must like this pattern) and won me 1st prize in the hobo sewalong!<br />
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Honestly this is a great bag for a beginner. I used low loft fleece on this one so its lightly padded. It has one zip pocket inside.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527865134882201315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690959237437558428.post-44170385146519325082016-04-15T12:48:00.001+01:002016-04-15T12:48:17.241+01:00Bagmaking: Swoon Ethel (Free Pattern)This is Ethel. She is quick, and easy, and <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/sewing/accessory/swoon-ethel-tote-bag/96171" target="_blank">free</a>.<br />
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I added a bit of piping on the pocket.<br />
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Fabric is Robert Kaufman essex linen in jungle green</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527865134882201315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690959237437558428.post-13338128652610330142016-04-15T12:40:00.000+01:002016-04-15T12:40:04.089+01:00Bagmaking: Reversible Hobo by Mrs H #1I made quite a lot over Easter (in comparison to my usual slow chug) and I'm getting very behind with my posts. As a result, I'm going to keep them short and sweet.<br />
At bag camp, Christine and Jane made hobos by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/274642154/cute-reversible-hobo-bag-pdf-sewing?ref=shop_home_listings" target="_blank">Mrs H</a> - I wouldn't have considered this pattern unless I'd seen it in the flesh as I like 'structured' bags, however I fell in love and immediately earmarked the beautiful fabric I'd bought from <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/" target="_blank">SimplySolids</a><br />
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I've never pattern tested for Sara from Radiant Home Studio before, but there's a first time for everything! I'm a busy busy person, but this is adorable and it looked quick and easy so I went for it.</div>
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Then I thought I'd pay a visit to the town centre. It wasn't much fun frankly. A bit depressing in fact. There are a lot of homeless in Leicester (no longer used to this living where I do) and the smell of weed wafting past became quite familiar after less than 2 hours. </div>
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I had a look at the fabric shops in the market, but they were disappointing and expensive in comparison to the Fabric guild. I mooched around a few vintagey type stores and didn't even go in to the Irregular Choice shop as I knew I wouldn't be buying. Then I had a baked potato in M&S and left empty handed, save for a £1 lippy I got in superdrug.<br />
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So. Then was the battle to find Somersal Cottages. It took a lot longer than google maps told me it would, due to quite a lot of 'traffic situations' and me blindly following the GPS, however I arrived an hour later than planned at the village. This is pretty much the view*:</div>
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Our base was two cottages, the mainstream cottage (ie. where the mainstream class was to be held) which was where I was sleeping, and the advanced cottage, where my class was to be held and where the meals were to be eaten. The living areas are huge, so Samantha (<a href="http://handmadebymrsh.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mrs H</a>) set up her hardware shop on the pool table in the Mainstream cottage, and Katy (<a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/" target="_blank">the Littlest Thistle</a>) and Lisa (<a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/" target="_blank">Simply solids</a>) set up shop in the Advanced cottage. </div>
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One of my gifts to Sam - so easy to make and so cute!</div>
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I also made this music case for her - and yes I did iron it before handing it over!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Food was hearty cottage pie. A little too much vino was had by me. NOT a good idea but I was on holiday!</span></div>
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Day 2 was basically a day of breakfast(granola), sewing, lunch(soup), sewing, dinner(pasta bake and salad) wine (which I managed to throw about the table) and sort of vague stab at cutting out a Maisie bag ( I realised when I got home quite how badly this went - don't attempt crafts when intoxicated!)<br />
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The Camp Bag was a very large (think cabin bag sized) travel bag. Same pattern for both groups, but advanced group had a separate zipped bottom in faux leather, and a leather flap (I didn't opt for that)<br />
We also had some lessons during the day - Liz came and did a bit of a faux leather talk which helped with our first session 'flaps and straps'. Later we completed (almost completed in my case) the bottom of the bag. During this time, I killed Queen Liz (my Pfaff sewing machine) Fortunately Katy came to my rescue and let me use her Big Brother.<br />
Its entirely possible I may have bought a bit of hardware from Sam. And a bit from Katy. But I didn't buy anything from <a href="http://simplysolids.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lisa </a>till day 3!<br />
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( I won the clover clips for having to do the most unpicking on Day 3!!)</div>
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Day 3 was a very similar one to Day 2 - breakfast (I had bacon and eggs this time) sewing, lunch (baked potato) sewing, dinner (risotto) and a bit more wine. But not too much after the previous evenings shenanigans...<br />
We worked on our main bag lining panels, and got a talk from Sam on applying hardwear - such as rivets, using punches etc. We then had a rush to complete our bags. Wahooo!<br />
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I also managed to win the 'guess the facts about the other bag camp residents' competition. (not many folk entered!) This incredible box of Aurifil threads was my prize!<br />
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So here is my Advanced bag. Quite a lot of blood and sweat and muttering and unpicking was involved. The fabric is some cotton duck from the Cath Kidston outlet (Paradise fields) and I matched it with some red faux leather I already had from ebay.<br />
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Day 4 - well we had to leave. It was a sad moment really. All weekend we'd bonded over our love of bagmaking, learned so many new things and had such a great time. Off to work I went (via Bayden the sewing machine man to drop off poorly Pfaff!)<br />
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All the advanced bags lined up on Monday, except Lisas as she had to leave on the Sunday.<br />
L to R: Katys (the original advanced bag), mine, Chris's, Lynns and Fionas. Judys is on the table. Judy finished a close second to Chris, in spite of being ill the entire Saturday. Yes - she did that in one day. Amazing!<br />
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