Wednesday 6 February 2013

What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday? #192

Hello! It’s been a while. On my kitchen table today last night….

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….some gorgeous fabric from Sew La La*, the pattern for a long coveted Washi Dress**, a roll of Swedish tracing paper*** and a 2 yard length of white cotton, to make a toile, found in a local charity shop for the princely sum of £1.50. Bargain!

I blogged about a brilliant project I was taking part in back in November and I’m sad to say I’ve not made much of all those plans. Last night we had our weekly virtual Sew-A-Long, hosted by Morwhenna on Facebook. It gave me the push I needed to gather everything together ready to get started.

I’ve showed you mine, are you going to share yours?

* I can highly recommend Sew La La for fast and friendly service. As well as a range of very reasonably priced cottons there is an array of haberdashery, including some wonderful patterned bias bindings and heart shaped Union Jack buttons. Oh my!

** Originally the pattern was only available as a download to print out at home and I didn’t fancy trying to put together a jigsaw of A4 paper with yards of sticky tape!

*** I eventually tracked down a UK supplier with the help of a kind lady on Twitter.

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24 comments:

  1. Annie6 February 2013 at 11:13

    How lovely. Happy sewing.
    Hugs,
    A x #57

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  2. Sandra6 February 2013 at 11:47

    You and your links cost me money!!! ... Dare I click it lol

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  3. Fiona@Staring at the Sea6 February 2013 at 11:48

    Sorry Sandra! I'm thinking perhaps you should step away from the ipad right now. Fx

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  4. Twiglet6 February 2013 at 11:51

    Looks like you will be busy - enjoy! x Jo

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  5. Jaki Morris6 February 2013 at 12:10

    Stop with your fabric porn sites. I am not going to click another of your dangerous links.

    Jakixx

    Oh, and a Washi dress???

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  6. shazsilverwolf6 February 2013 at 12:20

    I too am intrigued by the 'Washi dress', you must tell us more, Have a great week, Hugs,xx Shaz #74

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  7. Sian6 February 2013 at 13:08

    I'm really interested in seeing how the washi dress comes together. Please show us more :)

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  8. MiniOwner6 February 2013 at 15:02

    Me too wondering about the Washi dress - will be back for a nosey! Meanwhile I'm off to have a look ar Sew La La. Happy Wednesday. :o)
    Sue x (MiniOwner@127)

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  9. Laura6 February 2013 at 15:32

    That looks an awesome pattern, very versatile. *ahem* If you accidently make one too many I could take one off your hands... ;D
    Happy WOYWW
    Laura
    99

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  10. Tamika6 February 2013 at 17:05

    Washi is so trending everywhere! I didn't know they made a dress pattern too! I hope I am around to check back and see your results! Tamika #125

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  11. Lunch Lady Jan6 February 2013 at 19:21

    Love the fabric, absolutely gorgeous and the links to the washi pattern is fab.... I followed links to the tutorials, there are some awesome ideas there. I like that Made by Rae site, she's good.
    If you ever fancy a trip to Salisbury, I'd be happy to be your Personal Shopper! I know a lot of great little shops :) what d'ya think??
    Hugs, LLJ 44xx

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  12. Deb @ PaperTurtle6 February 2013 at 20:44

    Oh I LOVE this fabric, and the pattern for the dress is super cute! I had forgotten about your "love what you wear" project, but I remember thinking at the time that it would be a challenge I probably couldn't take on myself.

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  13. fairy thoughts6 February 2013 at 21:03

    I seems we WOYWW have gone all fabric mad with super sewing. I love the cute lollipop? fabric. I'm not sure what a washi dress is so I hope you will post a pic when you have finished it
    Have a great WOYWW
    janet #38

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  14. KraftyKaren6 February 2013 at 23:32

    Really pretty fabric and the dress looks lovely - I will be watching with interest as to how you get on. I would love to join in with the challenge but need to brush up my sewing skills first and banish the demons of secondary school needlework classes!!

    Karen x

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  15. April7 February 2013 at 03:24

    Cute dress. I look forward to seeing the dress you make from the pattern
    April #133

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  16. Nan G7 February 2013 at 04:14

    Nice fabric! Good luck with the sewing. Hw

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  17. Nan G7 February 2013 at 04:14

    That should be ...Happy WOYWW! Nan 28

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  18. Ginger7 February 2013 at 04:24

    Gorgeous fabric!! Seems like a great project :)
    I am doing WOYWW too, it gives me some focus for my blog:) I'm enjoying seeing what others are up to :)

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  19. sara j7 February 2013 at 07:51

    The dress pattern looks really cute...hope you can show us the finished product. I gave up fashion sewing a long time ago...no patience for it I'm afraid. Enjoy your project!!
    Sara J #22

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  20. Carin McDonough7 February 2013 at 10:07

    Oooh love that fabric and the Washi dress looks so cute and flattering, love it! Can't wait to see the finished dress :)

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  21. Lisa7 February 2013 at 19:50

    looking forward to seeing how this comes out.. love to visit your blog Fi.... its always an interesting read :D

    Lisa
    #174

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  22. Andrea7 February 2013 at 20:36

    belated WOYWW wishes a washi dress! sounds interesting I now need to click on all the links as im nosey thanks for sharing and I like the fab ric have good week Andrea#77

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  23. VivJM8 February 2013 at 21:21

    I've been eyeing up that Washi pattern, so will watch with interest to see how yours comes out. Have fun!

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  24. Jo12 February 2013 at 19:14

    That is lovely material and I can't wait to see your washi dress x

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