Saturday, July 21, 2012

Pattern Chat

I was chatting to Jed the other day about patterns.
He asked me what I was sewing next.
I rattled off what I was sewing,what I had waiting,what I was cutting and what was next.
I explained that I was nervous about the next pattern as Matilda chose the fabric and it was a bit 'out there'.


'It's not a fabric choice I would make for an O+S pattern'
'Why not'?
'It's the wrong look,it may just suit a CC pattern,it would definitely work with a Figgy's'
'Who decides that'?
'I guess I do'
'Well,live dangerously'.


It really got me thinking.
On our recent holiday I came across an incredible fabric sale,and took advantage,purchasing several 1 m lengths of some quite different prints. I figured at 80c a metre it was not a huge waste of money if they ended up in the poor box.


So I have set myself a challenge.
To make 3 outfits from 3 pattern companies in a completely different fabric choice then that I would normally make.


It could be disastrous.
It could be enlightening. 
Either way it will be good for a giggle!


Wish me luck?
x N
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  1. SharonJuly 22, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    It sounds exciting either way it goes! Sarah likes to chose her own fabrics for patterns as well. I figure if she loves them it is totaly worth it. I will say not always what I would choose either. i thnl we mommies have "looks" we like to go for.

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  2. motherof5July 22, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Thats so right Sharon.
    We live on a farm,if worse comes to worse,she can wear it feeding sheep!
    Thanks for the encouragement!
    xN

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  3. rachelmpJuly 22, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Oh, good luck! I love seeing what you come up with. My daughter is 6 and she is pretty happy with my choices so far.

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    1. motherof5July 22, 2012 at 4:02 AM

      Thank you Rachel,Lids &Tilly are still pretty I show them fabric and tell them its lovely they tend to agree.
      The Twins require a little more negotiation.
      x N

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  4. DebJuly 22, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Good Luck! I always look forward to seeing your next creation(s). They all turn out wonderfully. And as a side benefit your blog readers get construction tips. So I've got my seatbelt fastened for the Funky Pattern Challenge!!

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  5. motherof5July 22, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Thanks Deb,it will be fun to throw the 'rules'(self imposed) out the window.
    x N

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  6. icicleJuly 22, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    You bet! It's brave of you to take a risk -- good for you!

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    1. motherof5July 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM

      I was pre-washing the material tonight thinking 'Really,you are making something in THIS fabric'?
      It should be fun,I hope I am game to post a piccy!
      x N

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  7. sarahJuly 22, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Can't wait to see them!

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  8. motherof5July 22, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    I am quite excited Sarah,I will stagger them with other sewing,but it should be fun!
    Jed does not see the big deal at all,he thinks it is quite funny.
    x N

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  9. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I think this is a great idea! I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    I can imagine that he would giggle at this, Nicole. He's just such a sweetheart, though.

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  11. CindyJuly 22, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    What a fun self imposed challenge! Can't wait to see how it all turns out.:)

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  12. justmejayJuly 22, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Now this is going to be fun - can't wait to see what you do!

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  13. brittneyJuly 22, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    How exciting! I know what you mean by a fabric being meant for one pattern company or another. Your gorgeous kids will totally rock whatever it ends up being, they have such great style!

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  14. motherof5July 24, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Thank you!
    I have the fabric layed out for the first challenge!
    xxxx N

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