My idea is to make some blocks with the scraps and solids and then piece them into a backing with the Snow. I thought if I made the blocks look reminiscent of nautical flags it might tie in with the seaside theme. I've not had the time to work on it much yet though. (Bring on Monday is my mantra here.)
I can say that I went shopping today. For me. I don't do that often, and when I do have some spare pennies it inevitably goes on fabric. So I would deem it a huge success that I came home with two new tops and two new pairs of trousers, all bought in the post-Christmas sales. And I am shallow enough to be tickled pink by this label on one of the pair of trousers.
There is a distinct possibility they are mislabelled, but we are not going to even go there. I am just going to sit here and hope that they don't shrink in the wash.
Susan
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The last time I bought anything 'UK10' was when I'd just left school!!! More years ago than I wish to count. Good luck when washing! Sarah
Enjoy ;D
No Dryer!!!
Yippee to the label - I'd frame it ;o) And definitely don't put them in the drier!! Good luck with the Salt Air back - reminds me of trying to make a back for 'Leftovers/Turkey Sandwiches'...Nicky kept making wonderful suggestions and I just kept wailing 'I don't have enough fabric!' She's got the patience of a saint ;o)
I left that size some time ago....heck with drying, I don't think I would wash them!
Ha, ha, I'm that shallow too, when I fit into something that says it's 10, even if it isn't i don't care, it's good for my head!! And I think you might be dreaming on the fabric front, I hate to say this, but it doesn't sound like it's enough! : )
I couldn't get one arse cheek into a size 10 ;-) Good luck with that backing!
Look forward to seeing your pieced back! Enjoy your new purchases whatever the size - way too many years for a confession of my last jeans that size!
Woohoo" Go girl! Cigarette trousers are all the rage now! What a fashion chick! Jxo
Good luck with the backing. The colours are so summery! I don't think I'd wash the chinos either!
I too think you are tight on the fabric, do as little piecing as you can to conserve it. Love the label, I am certain it it correct.
I wish!!
Good luck with making the backing. I agree with Leanne, you'll need to keep the pieces as big as possible to avoid it disappearing into seams.
Enjoy your backing challenge. If those trousers were mine the only apt text on them would be where it reads "jambe droite" - because there'd be a "jam" for sure and then I'd be saying "drat". (And yes, I do know that's not really what it means!)
Enjoy your backing challenge. If those trousers were mine the only apt text on them would be where it reads "jambe droite" - because there'd be a "jam" for sure and then I'd be saying "drat". (And yes, I do know that's not really what it means!)
Oh I want to be a 10 again... May just buy the label off you and add to my jeans!
I'm not very bright. I spent ages looking at the label wondering what I was missing and then I read the other comments lol
It I got this right now you are the only women I know shrinking over a Christmas break! And you should go shopping more often and take the girls. Mine helped me in summer a lot!
Its funny I am using that same fabric right now. It will be interesting to see the difference.
Yup, frame the label, I would lol (I actually have some US size 8 things I brought home in November, seriously want to frame them ;o) )
Anywho, I'd keep the pieces as big as possible, that's what I'll be doing for the back of dad's Indie, with my fingers crossed!
Those pants most certainly could not have been labelled incorrectly you must be tiny ;)I am just jealous and if you could see the lovely shade of green I am you would want to add it to the backing for your quilt!
Well done on the slacks!
Good luck with the backing!
You'll be doing well to do all that with that amount of fabric, as for the label, well done! I thought you had to eat all the goodies you had made due to the no visiting the sick house???
Bravo on the pants. NO DRYER! That evil machine will always shrink what you're excited about fitting.
Good luck with the backing. I've messed up too many so I just use sheets now.
I like your plan for the backing and I'm sure that your plan will come together when you have ad some thinking time. As for the trouser label - all I can say is "if only" lol! Di x
Well done on the shrinking pants!!!
Good luck with the backing. I'd agree with Leanne also... Sounds like you need to piece as little as possible.
Good luck with backing! I am always scraping together every little bit of scrap to get the back to fit!
I think you,ll get the back done, but I doubt you'll do the binding too! Result on the size 10. I'd cut the label out and frame it!
Heck! Never mind framing it, unpick it and sew it to the outside!!! Then keep sticking your bum out so people can see it!! Hugs xx
Last time I fit into size 10 anything was when I WAS 10. Ive been clothes shopping too lately . It must be the season.
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