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    Old 05-28-2014, 07:36 AM
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    If it's not authentic, for me, it's ugly. I wouldn't buy it. (Just my opinion). But we definitely can't say Timeless doesn't pay attention to fads!
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    Old 05-28-2014, 09:13 AM
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    Different strokes for different folks.
    I have way too much beautiful fabrics to use selvages, mine or otherwise.
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    Old 05-28-2014, 09:19 AM
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    never saw this, brilliant!
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    Old 05-28-2014, 09:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by CookyIN
    I haven't done anything with selvedges yet, but here's a tip: Use a foundation of muslin to piece without seams. Similar to shingling a roof, lay your first strip at the bottom with the raw edge of fabric along the top edge. Sew your next selvedge so that the "selvedge" edge overlaps the raw edge of the first fabric. Keep going upwards, sewing each new selvedge to the one beneath it. When you're done, treat the selvedges as a piece of fabric to be cut up and sewn as you choose.

    Hope this helps!
    I tripped into a better way (by accident, mind you... lol) ... I use Pellon SF101 Shape Flex as the foundation for doing edges. You can iron down several rows of the "shingles" and then go sew a bunch down at a time. No pinning.

    The first time I did this (I said it was an accident! lol) , I grabbed that interfacing just because I was trying to keep the thickness down (so the side seams of one of my bags would be doable with the selvedges) and it was the lightest-weight-anything I had on hand at the time.

    I buy that interfacing by the bolt at Joann's when I have a 40-50% off coupon.

    Sally
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    Old 05-28-2014, 09:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by CoventryUK
    Doesn't seem to be available in UK!! The postage to the UK is prohibitive!!! Grrrrrrr!!! Frustrated now!!!!
    Is there a work-around to get the postage lowered? ( I know *nothing* about sending packages overseas) ... But... if there is a way to bring the costs down... email me and I could split an order with you. I'm sure I'll be buying a few yards.
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    Old 05-28-2014, 09:44 AM
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    It's a bit of cute and fun and that is what most people are missing about this fabric and with using selvages.
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    Old 05-28-2014, 10:06 AM
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    Good points made by all - I admire the work done with selvages by CoventryUK and others. This fabric took the creativity out of it by being pre-made. Plus it really is an on-going advertisement.
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    Old 05-28-2014, 10:13 AM
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    I think it would be cute laminated for sewing totes, etc... maybe even curtain trim or valances for a sewing room...

    But, in the end, it really lacks the character that comes together from using the real selvedges.

    And yes... I know some people have no attraction to working with selvedges. I just think they're fun.
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    Old 05-28-2014, 12:35 PM
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    I saw this on ebay - thought it was a hoot!
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    Old 05-28-2014, 04:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mrs Finch
    This is awful, shame on you "Timeless Treasures"
    I agree, I have been saving selvages to make a quilt....now this ruins the whole idea.
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