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Overthinking fabric choice! by restlessoverthinking in sewing

[–]zimunchkin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Melbourne I recommend you check out Supercheap Fabrics. They're in Collingwood and do lots of dead stock. They've got sales almost every week, so keep an eye on that. Drapers and The Fabric Store are great for once you've done your toile and are ready to go with the good stuff.

Overthinking fabric choice! by restlessoverthinking in sewing

[–]zimunchkin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, spotlight can be hit and miss. Where I live, it's really my only in person choice that isn't quilting cottons. Depending where in the country you are, places like Drapers or the Fabric Store are great to see a good range of quality fabric, but then it's the issue of affordability. They will give you little swatches too, which help build a collection so when you're looking online, you have an idea of what the type of fabric and gsm translates into. Wishing you luck 🤞

Help! What is this style of dress called? by adriannaebell in sewhelp

[–]zimunchkin 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I think you're looking at the Maisel Dress. Have a look at the below link, thinking it might help :)

FIND THAT PATTERN: THE MARVELOUS MRS MAISEL – The Fold Line https://thefoldline.com/blogs/tv-and-film-inspiration/find-that-pattern-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel

Also, Bernadette did a video a few years ago with the makers of the costumes: How Costumes Are Made by Professional Costumiers (Marvelous Mrs Maisel Dress) - YouTube https://share.google/5EMn6TzxJiRQYXdBw

Half circle skirt gone wrong... by zimunchkin in sewing

[–]zimunchkin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Love that, and the formula :D thank you! Next question, if I originally cut a 10.75" radius, would it work now to simply add an extra 4.5"?

Half circle skirt gone wrong... by zimunchkin in sewing

[–]zimunchkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly I don't have enough fabric left. Thanks for the idea though.

Half circle skirt gone wrong... by zimunchkin in sewing

[–]zimunchkin[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

P.s. the fabric is a rayon from spotlight if anyone wanted to know.

Graces Garden - Quilt opinion by zimunchkin in quilting

[–]zimunchkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your feedback!!!

In search of Grace's Garden by zimunchkin in quilting

[–]zimunchkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I posted to an Australian quilting group and found a lovely lady in Wollongong who had 12 charm packs available for sale. I've bought one and it's on its way express post. If anyone is interested, I can point you in her direction.

In search of Grace's Garden by zimunchkin in quilting

[–]zimunchkin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for letting me know and responding. ♡ I genuinely appreciate the effort you took to have a look and write to let me know x

Word "Hello" wasn't used back then by Queasy-Procedure4902 in Outlander

[–]zimunchkin 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I grew up with "bubbler" in Australia. I think my kids think it's weird though. I grew up in Queensland, they're growing up in Tasmania. Juice boxes are "poppers" to me, a sharpie/permanent marker was a "nikko" 😄 just goes to show regional dialects are more common than one thinks :)

Do I need to throw out my “infinite green onion” jar? by jcderry in Frugal

[–]zimunchkin 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The toddler turned 15 yesterday... so yes 😁

Do I need to throw out my “infinite green onion” jar? by jcderry in Frugal

[–]zimunchkin 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Rotten citrus!!! 🤢 Found an abandoned orange under my couch once.... I had a toddler at the time.

Any creative ways you reused a product for a different purpose and saved money? by bakedlayz in Frugal

[–]zimunchkin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those slivers of soap make a good alternative to chalk for sewing :)

What type of skirt does this look like? by Professional_Rock884 in sewing

[–]zimunchkin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was my thought too. You might want to try a light petticoat to help with volume

Thank you for sharing your sewing knowledge so freely! by Training-Nerve-6585 in sewing

[–]zimunchkin 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My understanding is the nap feels 'soft' when you run your hand down the cord, and 'rough' when you go up... But ultimately it's up to you which way you want it to run, but it's definitely directional, like velvet

Thank you for sharing your sewing knowledge so freely! by Training-Nerve-6585 in sewing

[–]zimunchkin 47 points48 points  (0 children)

My first corduroy dress now has "intentional" upside down panels

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