Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Too scared to start

I have a big secret job to do but I am too scared to start. I have been invited as a Minerva Network Blogger to a bash with all the other bloggers and we have all had to choose a kit to do for the evening of the meet up. I chose this fabric and I am going to make a dress.

It is stretch cotton (a little bit of grace) but I fell straight into the trap of choosing a vintage style pattern. Why do I do this to myself? It is a Butterick Retro one made into a new pattern but the sizing still looks tricky to me.

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Anyway, if you live up North and fancy a very crafty day out  there are workshops with crafty shopping going on at The Minerva Meet up on 14th June 2014. You can go to their page by clicking the link at the bottom to find out what is happening.

This link also tells you what else you can do around Darwen especially put together if you want to make it a trip with a partner of friend.

So less chatting, lets just get on with it, breathe and read the instructions carefully. Jo xxxxx

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15 comments:

  1. Meredith22 April 2014 at 18:40

    You are going to do a great job with that fabulous new dress, take a deep breath and jump in!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  2. Unknown22 April 2014 at 18:46

    Go for it! It will turn out great, I have absolutely no doubt!

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  3. Swallow Barn22 April 2014 at 18:54

    you can do it!

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  4. mamasmercantile22 April 2014 at 18:59

    It will be perfect, have faith in yourself...positive thinking!

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  5. Gracie Saylor22 April 2014 at 19:49

    The meet up and your project sound like fun, Jo! I have great confidence in you and am cheering you on from across the pond :) xx

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  6. RedSetter22 April 2014 at 19:54

    Oh, feel the fear and do it anyway. What have you got to lose, artistic license and a stitch ripper seems to solve many things!

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  7. Jennifer Hays22 April 2014 at 20:43

    I am sure you will do a beautiful job. Have a great time at the event.

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  8. sweetpea family22 April 2014 at 23:34

    You will be fab don't worry xxx

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  9. Anonymous23 April 2014 at 11:14

    hahaha oh this is TOTALLY ME AS WELL. I'm off to the day too and also have my fabric and pattern waiting at home ready to make! I've been putting off starting it in case it goes wrong... can we just turn up in something else if it does?!

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  10. Unknown23 April 2014 at 13:30

    You are such a talented crafter. I have not seen a project of yours that didn't turn out brilliant. I totally love the fabric. It will make an amazing dress. Good luck and can't wait to see the finished project.

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  11. Plain Jane23 April 2014 at 17:38

    Go Jo! Jane x

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  12. Nicole23 April 2014 at 21:07

    Oooh this looks exciting Jo! I think you just need to dive in head first, I'm sure once you start cutting out the pattern and then the fabric you'll be alright :-)

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  13. Ladybird Diaries23 April 2014 at 21:54

    I'm sure it will turn out great Jo! Have a lovely time at the event.
    Marianne x

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  14. yarn and pencil24 April 2014 at 07:41

    Hi Jo, if you are concerned about the measurements you could do a mock up using newspaper and pins first before you cut into the fabric. (Wish I'd done this with the skirt I just made!) Take it slow but surely and it will be fabulous.
    Tracey xx

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  15. Cally24 April 2014 at 13:57

    Ooooh, love the fabric.
    Hugs

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