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Veruki · 02-19-2008, 03:38 PM

I have 2 yards of this

and I want to make something, but I'm bored of making bags, not great at making tops, and I have a ton of skirts.
Any thoughts?

lukkucairi · 02-19-2008, 03:40 PM

immediate thought was pajama bottoms

fancy pants

Frieda · 02-19-2008, 03:43 PM

i assume that's fabric?

pillow cases & matching wall decoration
apron & pot holders
bag for frieda

or

you could make a decoration from it and sew it on a top

brightpearl · 02-19-2008, 04:04 PM

OMG SEND IT TO MEEEEEE!

Even if you're not great at making tops, this kind is really easy to make and would work with that fabric. You should give it a go.

if you make a bag for Frieda, you hafta make one for me, btw...

lukkucairi · 02-19-2008, 04:09 PM

pearly, do you know how to make a cape?

I'm in the market for a good pattern

brightpearl · 02-19-2008, 04:15 PM

What kind?

I recommend the Cape of Good Hope.

Or something like this:

Takes a lot of fabric, but it wouldn't be hard, especially the top right version. Getting the lining straight is hard sometimes...use lots of pins.

Veruki · 02-19-2008, 04:47 PM

I asked a co-worker and she said a head band. I just walked out the room. I need something time consuming, not a 5 min project.

I like the second top down, and the first one.

brightpearl · 02-19-2008, 04:51 PM

^Just spend plenty of time carefully spacing/pinning the fabric where it will gather up the bottom part of the shirt, and it'll come out great. Use all the little notches the pattern will give you, and start by putting pins around at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, and then fill in with between...

Hey, a headband using all 2 yards of fabric might get pretty spectacular...

funkytuba · 02-19-2008, 05:03 PM

Apron!

AllegroNg · 02-19-2008, 05:05 PM

I hate to say it, but I would LOVE a bag made out of that fabric!

(the first thing that came to my mind was wallpaper

)

brightpearl · 02-19-2008, 05:09 PM

^You know, you could adhere it to a big canvas and hang the sucker on the wall, as Frieda suggested. I think that would kick home decor ass.

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Hyakujo's Fox · 02-20-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veruki

Any thoughts?

It reminds me of my dad's original 1970's wallpaper.

Brynn · 02-20-2008, 02:17 AM

or, just in time for spring ...
Vogue Pattern 2449 Trenchcoat

it would be very time-consuming...and of course you'll want a matching headband.And big orange or green buttons

Wait, only two yards, huh? How about placemats and napkins?
Two pillow cases?
Book covers are always nice...make your own journals out of regular notebooks and give them away for Christmas.

Better yet, make a bunch of pillows and fill them with flax seeds - then you can microwave them and put them at the bottom of your sheets to warm your feet at night.

trisherina · 02-20-2008, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkytuba

Apron!

This is all this fabric is suitable for if you are looking for a pattern of any significant complexity and all you have is two yards.

edited to add: It needs some really poisonous green rick rack in scallops to finish it off properly

02-19-2008, 03:38 PM	#1
Veruki hint of olive Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 833	Where we ask for the opinions of others I have 2 yards of this and I want to make something, but I'm bored of making bags, not great at making tops, and I have a ton of skirts. Any thoughts? __________________ Mein Führer! I can walk! -Dr. Strangelove

02-19-2008, 03:43 PM	#3
Frieda in limbo Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 19,504	i assume that's fabric? pillow cases & matching wall decoration apron & pot holders bag for frieda or you could make a decoration from it and sew it on a top __________________ zoek waar je wil, maar het zit in jezelf oh yeah

02-19-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
Veruki hint of olive Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 833	I asked a co-worker and she said a head band. I just walked out the room. I need something time consuming, not a 5 min project. I like the second top down, and the first one. __________________ Mein Führer! I can walk! -Dr. Strangelove

02-19-2008, 05:03 PM	#9
funkytuba Spone to Proonerisms Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Left Coast Posts: 4,531	Apron! __________________ ...and another handful of almonds

02-20-2008, 02:17 AM	#14
Brynn constantly amazed Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in the labyrinth of shared happiness Posts: 6,206	or, just in time for spring ... Vogue Pattern 2449 Trenchcoat it would be very time-consuming...and of course you'll want a matching headband.And big orange or green buttons Wait, only two yards, huh? How about placemats and napkins? Two pillow cases? Book covers are always nice...make your own journals out of regular notebooks and give them away for Christmas. Better yet, make a bunch of pillows and fill them with flax seeds - then you can microwave them and put them at the bottom of your sheets to warm your feet at night. __________________ 1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. 3. Your foot will change direction.

02-19-2008, 03:40 PM	#2
lukkucairi earth worker Join Date: May 2006 Location: on the planet Posts: 5,844	immediate thought was pajama bottoms fancy pants

02-19-2008, 04:04 PM	#4
brightpearl Rhinoceros fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,749	OMG SEND IT TO MEEEEEE! Even if you're not great at making tops, this kind is really easy to make and would work with that fabric. You should give it a go. if you make a bag for Frieda, you hafta make one for me, btw...

02-19-2008, 04:09 PM	#5
lukkucairi earth worker Join Date: May 2006 Location: on the planet Posts: 5,844	pearly, do you know how to make a cape? I'm in the market for a good pattern

02-19-2008, 04:15 PM	#6
brightpearl Rhinoceros fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,749	What kind? I recommend the Cape of Good Hope. Or something like this: Takes a lot of fabric, but it wouldn't be hard, especially the top right version. Getting the lining straight is hard sometimes...use lots of pins.

02-19-2008, 04:51 PM	#8
brightpearl Rhinoceros fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,749	^Just spend plenty of time carefully spacing/pinning the fabric where it will gather up the bottom part of the shirt, and it'll come out great. Use all the little notches the pattern will give you, and start by putting pins around at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, and then fill in with between... Hey, a headband using all 2 yards of fabric might get pretty spectacular...

02-19-2008, 05:05 PM	#10
AllegroNg What I Am Wearing. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Near DC Posts: 2,573	I hate to say it, but I would LOVE a bag made out of that fabric! (the first thing that came to my mind was wallpaper )

02-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#11
brightpearl Rhinoceros fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8,749	^You know, you could adhere it to a big canvas and hang the sucker on the wall, as Frieda suggested. I think that would kick home decor ass.

02-20-2008, 01:25 AM	#12
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