the Catford sunshine. Yes, the sun does come to this part of south London!
The long-awaited prom dress, sewn by Vicky, was completed in spectacular style and is a total beauty I'm sure you'll agree! Great fabric and lovely finishing details make this dress simply wonderful for so many occasions. Flattering and feminine, it's a winning pattern.
New Look 6723 - completed by Vicky
(isn't it fabulous?)
Armhole finishing
Alternative view
New Look 6843 may well be the groups' signature pattern as it's been made no less than FIVE TIMES by members. First by Vicky and four times by Marilyn for her holiday in Jamaica.
Vicky brought in her skirt for it's special photoshoot - lol! Everyone commented on the lovely fabric, which Vicky said was from 'Freedom Fabrics' - a UK company which specialise in 100% cotton fabrics. Check them out, the range is large and rather lovely.
New Look 6843 - completed by Vicky
Vicky starting a jersey dress with keyhole neckline,
stay tuned for the magic results!
New member Marianna self-drafts a pair of trousers
The group were joined by new member Marianna who promptly dazzled us with her skills in self-drafting and started on a pair of trousers. And yes, that lovely yellow blouse she's wearing she made herself. The lady's got skills....meeow! We hope to see more of her as the weeks go by.
Next time...Marilyn's denim trousers, Delphina's jersey dress and Marlene's cross-stitch marathon. We'll be back on Saturday 28th April - with a BRAND NEW SEWING MACHINE!
Yes, our funding can now stretch to a sewing machine for anyone who doesn't have one or can't bring one. RK will be popping along to Deptford Sewing Machines next week where Tony will help select the best. All will be revealed in the next thrilling instalment so don't forget to tune in.
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Catford South Sewing & Knitting Group is completely FREE of charge, thanks to Lewisham Council. Use it or lose it.
Thanks for the welcome and a lovely afternoon! I'll be taking up Marilyn's suggestion and hemming my NL 6459 with a fake seam so as to keep the length.
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The pleasure was all ours Marianna, you are now part of the crew! Hope you had a good time and we can't wait to see you sometime after the break.
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