Stitch and bitch thread #10. There’s a pattern here

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Time for a new thread as the weather starts to turn.
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I’ve just bought a sewing projector as it’s got 30% off and costs about the same as getting 3 or 4 average patterns printed. I’m planning on projecting onto paper rather than direct to fabric. Has anyone used one?

Ooh @Jins we need a link to the projector and the deal please!

I think I would do the same and project onto paper, I write my notes directly onto my traced pieces and also it would be easier to make adjustments.

This is the projector and I had a tick box for 30% off. It was recommended on a blog as an entry level projector.

I’m used to working with an almost vertical drawing board so I’m planning on projecting onto the wall

Woohoo, projector bought - by my Dad for me. Thank you @Jins!

Made a good start on my Phen shirt but have given up for the night as the bias binding isn’t long enough for the sleeve vents. Nobody else seems to have documented this as an issue and the instructions show it running the full length of the vent so presumably I’m supposed to stretch it out even more? Or maybe I’ll just cut some longer bias.

Just cut more. The stretch is meant to get it round corners rather than defy basic physics,

😂

I’ll cut some more tomorrow. I can see why this pattern has driven people demented.

Just ordered 3 metres of this which I think might just be the prettiest fabric I’ve ever seen.

Very pretty, @RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie . What do you have planned for it?

@Daffyyellow I’m praying to the gods of technology that I can manage projection. I’m glad to have a companion 🤣

Love that fabric @RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie. I had to click away quickly in case I ended up with an impulse purchase.

Sadly I’ve added to my stash after popping into Abakhan for elastic. I’ve picked up two big pieces of cotton spandex jersey which feel like much better quality than I’m used to. The white and black pinstriped one is going to be 3/4 and elbow sleeve T shirts but the blue floral’s fate is uncertain.

I occasionally do moth trapping for work (live release, nothing harmed!) and that fabric is right up my street!

That’s lovely @RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie. Do you know what you’re going to make with it yet?

I was planning to start my 2nd Archer shirt this weekend, but I still haven’t received the fabric I ordered from Minerva over a week ago. I’m not impressed!

I’ve spent my time planning a sewing room instead, which was kind of more exciting anyway. Think it’s going to be a long term project as DH is planning to build all furniture from scratch. I’m so excited and a touch overwhelmed by the possibilities! ☺️

Thanks everyone. I think I might just make an Indigo, unless anybody wants to recommend an equally straightforward dress which doesn't require zips or buttons. I'm thinking perhaps making it with a double tier and with waist ties that tie at the sides, if I could work out how to do that!

Funnily enough, I'm terrified of moths in real life, but I do like pictures of them!

The sewing room sounds so exciting, @CrimsonAlligator

This sounds very noble and very scary! :)

They’re so beautiful, we have some really pretty species here. I used to be scared of them but they’re just night-flying butterflies :)

I'm scared of butterflied too! Love them in the distance, but don't like to be too close to them.

The moth fabric is gorgeous.

I've heard of a few people having problems with Minerva, recently.

That fabric is gorgeous!
I had an hour yesterday going spare ( hah! ) , so cut out a couple of bits to make things for a craft sale . Using a second hand paper pattern I bought in the charity shop . Using up scraps and spare bits - doing the small canister ( looks a suitable size for a small project bag , and the small notions triangular thing with a zip , ( that looks a bit faffy , but I liked the look of it ) . Hopefully I will get at least the canister done tomorrow . If it works well , I may do the bigger ones later for me - I could do with something to pop work into when its not in current use :)

ah , the photo didn't add https://www.sewessential.co.uk/organizers-simplicity-pattern-8859

That's a good, versatile pattern, @bookbook and if you want more of the same you should find it on the sewcanshe website.
https://sewcanshe.com/manage-the-mess-45-best-diy-sewing-patterns-to-organize-your-space/

Ooh , you reminded me @PickAChew - I’m sure I have some of the patterns from there on my computer somewhere !

I’ve had a play with my projector, I need to connect it to my laptop to figure out the rest but it looks as if the picture will be clear enough. As DH pointed out - it’ll be good for movie nights even if I fail with pattern projection.

Today I’m going to finish a pair of LN allegros in a random low stretch rib knit then I need to rethread the machines for lighter colours.

I love those organisers @bookbook and @PickAChew. Good scrap buster projects as well!

Lovely! Joining to get inspiration to finish UFOs

Hello and welcome @Crispynoodle !

I could definitely do with some of those organisers, what a great way to use up scraps (of which I have plenty)!

Just did the collar on my Phen shirt which I was dreading (collars are my nemesis and the fabric is prone to fraying) but it actually went really well. I redid the bias binding on the sleeve vents with the same bias pieces but a bit more stretched out - would definitely make them longer next time but they look fine so sod it. Now just need to add sleeves, sew up the sides and hem it all, which should keep me busy at my sewing social tomorrow.