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And hello to you, OriginalStitch pattern purchaser! (Or if you're looking to buy - hop on over to www.originalstitch.co.uk)
This Cafe is where the Stitchers themselves make the products, so they will be able to help you out with any tricky techniques, and maybe teach you something new!

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Rules of Engagement for The OriginalStitch Cafe
Really, it's all about being nice to each other, since we're trying to be nice to the planet. So no bitching, or complaining. No selling your own stuff here, this is the Cafe attached to the Shop after all! (You can bring your own cake though. Yum.) Keep it positive, constructive, kind. If you are frustrated with something, don't get it off your chest on the forums - talk to us first. Contact Catherine or Amanda. Now for some cake!

Members

  • Catherine Lloyd-Evans
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  • Amanda Jane Dobson
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  • Kirsty Louise Collins
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  • jennie caminada
  • Isabel Norwood
  • Sophie Bristow Symonds
  • Beverley Rogerson
  • Joanne Alexandra Hall
  • Breda Redfern
  • Marie Goodchild
  • Pauline Crompton-Moore

Blog Posts

Katie Owen

Pimp my Backpack!

Posted by Katie Owen on September 25, 2011 at 7:17pm 2 Comments

So My eldest child started school 3 weeks ago.  Eeek!  I can't believe it!  And she's nearly five.  That's half a decade!  Not sure where those years went, but I sure as eggs wasn't paying attention.  Just trying to get enough sleep I suppose.

 

Anyway.  New school.  Bag requirement for swimming and sports…

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Linzi Brooks

Hello! newbie here!

Posted by Linzi Brooks on June 4, 2011 at 3:15pm 7 Comments

Hi!

I only discovered Originalstitch yesterday, but it was like a Eureka! moment, almost like originalstitch was created for me!

I am a SAHM of two boys, 2 and 4. I am a craft addict, and earlier this year set up a folksy shop selling my handmade homewares made from recycled fabrics and free motion embroidery (sound familiar?!). Unfortunately, I am not as good a business woman as I am a stitcher so I found it hard to publicise myself and sell much. Then I found Originalstitch…

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Catherine Lloyd-Evans

The New Collections! Piece & Jam and Stratford

Posted by Catherine Lloyd-Evans on May 10, 2011 at 10:51am 0 Comments

Exciting or what!  My eyes have nearly fallen out from the effort of uploading a bejillion images onto the website, and Amanda's nearly chopped off all her fingers with her rotary blade, but the new products are all up there, online at last, and now we begin the task of really trying to get the collections…

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Katie Owen

Score!

Posted by Katie Owen on April 3, 2011 at 7:20pm 1 Comment

Not in the footie sense, but in the flaming-loads-of-fabric-to-re-use sense!

 

I've got an elderly maiden aunt.  The sort that lived in her house for 50 plus years, never threw anything away and took everything that might come in handy one day.

 

For better (her) or worse (us) she has had to move into care, and so her house has to be emptied and sold.  My mum and dad have done sterling work in sorting out the stuff for charity shops, collectible sales and the…

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Hi Danella!   Do upload a pic of yourself when you get a minute - we're very nosey about people!  We'd love to know a bit more about you - what's your favourite make? 
Oct 12, 2011
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Hi Sylvia,   Ooh yes, do....leftover fabrics make great cushion covers, specially if they don't really go and you have to MAKE them go!  The latest column I wrote for Sew Hip's December issue is all about that.  Do upload a…
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Catherine Lloyd-Evans commented on Katie Owen's blog post 'Pimp my Backpack!'
They're great!  Brilliant shower curtain use - I have loads of bits of old shower curtain - leftovers from the shower curtain makey I did here....perfect for lining backpacks!  Maybe we should rename them on the website as swimming…
Oct 12, 2011
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Sorry Rachael, we seem to have left you waiting! Welcome to the Cafe, feel free to have a look around, this is where we put tips for stitching and photos of makes etc. Please add some of yours. We spread our input between here, facebook, twitter and…
Oct 7, 2011
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Amanda Jane Dobson commented on Katie Owen's blog post 'Pimp my Backpack!'
Nice touch with the appliqued fish and shower curtain! I would borrow that idea but my daughter has given strict instructions for her school bag, "don't make me one" so we have a rubbish rucksack with a broken zip at the moment!…
Oct 7, 2011
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Pimp my Backpack!

So My eldest child started school 3 weeks ago.  Eeek!  I can't believe it!  And she's nearly five.  That's half a decade!  Not sure where those years went, but I sure as eggs wasn't paying attention.  Just trying to get enough sleep I suppose. Anyway.  New school.  Bag requirement for swimming and sports clothing.  Bad mummy put them…See More
Blog post by Katie Owen Sep 25, 2011
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Welcome Sylvia, please don't be shy! Feel free to look around, let us know all about you and your makes.
Sep 5, 2011
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Tracy Cushing left a comment for Catherine Lloyd-Evans
Hi Catherine, thanks for the welcome and don't worry about the school hols induced miniscule time lag - I think I've been there and recycled the t-shirt too. I'm busy exploring the lovely pics of your scrumptious recycled…
Aug 2, 2011

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The OriginalStitch Manual

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Fabric

This is your board for all things fabric related. Post here for info on where best to source fabric from. Charity shops? Freecycle? Maybe you want to hook up with each other for a Fabric Swap? Or find a partner to go and do a house clearance? Don't forget to make sure you've checked in The OriginalStitch Manual tabs for Fabric Guidelines, just in case the answer to your question is there.

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Recipes

Do you have a recipe-specific query? Don't understand something in a Pattern? Here's where to get help...don't forget to mention which pattern!

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Pack'n'Post

All your packaging, parcelling, posting, and Post Office queries here! Don't forget to read through the Packaging and Posting Guidelines in the The Manual first. And if you're still stuck, post (ha ha) your question here and someone will be sure to help you out.

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Help! How do I...?

Use this board to ask questions about anything you'd like help with! Nothing is too silly, or too obvious. We've all been there done that so don't be shy. What you're looking for is bound to be here, so as soon as someone reads your post they can help point you in the right direction.

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Recipe Design

Want to have a go at designing an OriginalStitch product? Digest the guidelines so you can learn to write the perfect recipe!

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Stitcher Documents for Download

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Product Check-Up

Here's where you'll find any extra details on pattern errata, packaging instructions, additional documentation, packaging instructions or any other info you will need before sending out your product. Make sure you always check it when you receive your order!

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Stitcher Accounts

Here's where to find your Stitcher Monthly Job Sheet - either to fill in online if you're Excel happy, or to print off and fill in by hand.

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Dolly Sling How-To Documents

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