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Tuesday 30 April 2013

Making progress...

Here are a couple of pics of my Patchwork Please!/Give Me Liberty embroidery pouch as promised...
I have reached a bit of an impasse - the pattern calls for some transparent vinyl for the clear pocket, but where, oh where, do I get any of that??

In an attempt to use what I had on hand, I tried sticking sticky backed plastic to itself, but that is still too thin, and anything else I have, like document wallets and the like, just don't feel right.  I ordered a sample from a table covering type company, so we will see what that is like, but I am guessing more plastic bag than I need.

Does anyone know where I can get what is needed in the UK?  Should the sample turn out to be the biz, I will let you know, but any ideas please in the meantime.

Talking of meantime, Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day is less than a week away...
... just saying xxx

28 comments:

  1. Lincraft here in Australia have it! How big a piece do you need? I'll send you some!

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  2. Yeah I would like to know where you get that stuff. I've contemplated cutting up a bag thing that the kids blocks live in but that seems a shame!! Lovely lot of bits and bobs you have there :)

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  3. Oh good god, it's giveaway day already! Thanks for the heads up and good luck in the plastic acquisition.

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  4. I have used clear plastic table cover in the past, want me to send you some? Got it from Dunelm :)

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  5. I've used the thicker plastic file pockets when I've needed plastic, the ones with the the zip lock closure are best

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  6. Do you know anyone that has a clear shower curtain and can spare a corner?! Love the pouch!

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  7. I remember seeing clear vinyl somewhere - look http://sewscrumptious.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/abakhan-challenge-what-can-you-make-for.html can't see it in the abakhan shop though, could ask Louise if she has any left...

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  8. That last photo is so eye catching!
    Um...thanks for the SMS giveaway day reminder. I totally blanked and would have missed it all together! Thank you.

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  9. Dunelm Mills sells it off the roll, that's where I got it.

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  10. Looks like you have lots of good suggestions because I can't help :/ Looking good so far Hadley - sure you will sort it out :)

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  11. I would probably be recycling one of those see-through shower curtains knowing me! Jxo

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  12. cut what you need from a clear zippy bag that sheets come in. I've got lots of those here, but I'm across the pond from you.

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  13. Well I have no idea on the clear plastic front but I will await your definitive decision. Di x

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  14. What size d'you need? I've probably got enough to send you some. I bought from Ebay.

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  15. Such beautiful patchwork - love the pretty colours in the last pic too!

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  16. I didn't have a clue what it was until I started reading through the comments. Now I know for if/when I make this myself!

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  17. We have a big fabric store chain that sells it for table coverings. I am sure you can find it or order it. I love the progress, maybe you are giving it away? I will enter.

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  18. Clear shower curtain? I bought one to cover the A to Z wall hanging when it went on its Windsor tour last summer, But now I think it's in my drawer at school. I'm happy to hack off a bit and post it to you, just zap me your address

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  19. I've found clear vinyl on eBay, I was using it to make a bag filled with Capri Sun pouches quite a long time ago now! I'd imagine you could still get it there now though.

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  20. Looks like you have options for the vinyl :-) I used to have some, but think it got chucked in a clear out!
    Your pouch is going to be beautiful! And when did giveaway day get here so fast!!!!!!

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  21. It's always the little extras that bog down a project.
    I have used before part of a zippered pouch that held sheets.
    That vinyl is thinner and tends to melt if the iron gets close and it caused major cursing while sewing.
    I bought real vinyl from my Portland store - fabric depot --where i could choose different weights. This bought vinyl sewed up better too.
    Mine is buried in the garage while the new wood floors go in - otherwise i would send some too.

    I can't believe SMS let go of their store parts to concentrate on their blog and giveaway day.
    Monday!!!!

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  22. Love the patchwork so far. If you need some vinyl I can send you some. Just tell me how much you need. I need to go to Joann's to get some for me too.

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  23. I bought some from the Remnant House online - it's quite thick(ish!). I'm planning on make a homemade version of a supreme slider with it. (Er, one day....)

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  24. I'm late commenting, but I bought some clear vinyl from Tiki a while back. Its good thick sturdy stuff

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