Sunday 16 June 2013

The best meetup ever!


Yesterday, I went to my first ever sewing bloggers' meetup. As it was local (Brum) I went into town on the bus, something I haven't done in ages.

I was gobsmacked at the number of girls that turned up - there was about 25 to 30 of us altogether! I was a bit nervous about it to be honest, I'd never done anything like this before where I met up with random strangers to go on a shopping spree. It didn't help that my hubby said to me as I walked out the door, "you're really brave to do this"....

But I needn't have worried! Everyone was so lovely. It was so weird knowing some of the girls from following their blogs but not really knowing them, you know what I mean?

We started off at Barry's - I was fairly restrained, spending a total of under £20:


Clockwise from top left: dark teal ponte knit (copying Jo), mystery chiffon-y print for a top, maroon heavyweight polyester (I think) for a work dress and grey suiting for my next sewing class project. The reason it was all so cheap was that that the print was £2 for 1m and the maroon fabric was £2 for 2m!

Then, after a thorough soaking, we made it to Cafe Soya for a delicious lunch, followed by an awesome mega swap!

I could only get half of the group in!



Here are my spoils from the swap:


I couldn't decide between the two green fabrics on the left so in the end I took both (sorry, Hannah!). I think there might be just enough to make (short) summer dresses (if the UK weather plays that is)...

After scoffing our faces, we roamed around the Rag Market (I only bought zips and knicker elastic here) and then everyone headed off home. But there was a little treat on departure - Claire had baked some amazing biscuits and brownies for the journey home, how thoughtful is that?

By the time I got home I was knackered so I just crashed on the sofa. I did, however, spend a little bit more money - Amy wore her lovely green aeroplane dress and had brought along a remnant for the swap. I didn't take it but did have a little feel and it was oh-so-soft. I couldn't resist looking it up online, seeing that it also came in a dark orange and, well, click click.... oops!

So thank you thank you thank you to Kat, Marie and Claire for organising. I had the most amazing day, it was fantastic to meet so many people who share a passion for sewing and fabrics. Oh and can I just say, the handmade outfits were fabulous!

18 comments:

  1. almondrocksews16 June 2013 at 19:20

    Yaaaaay we can be aeroplane twinsies! Was lovely meeting you yesterday. You were great company. Til the next time!

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  2. A Stitching Odyssey16 June 2013 at 22:33

    I'm so glad you had fun Sabs and it was brilliant to finally meet you!

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  3. Sounds like all kinds of rad fun!

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  4. You UK ladies have the best meet-ups!

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  5. Ha ha, it looks like you're going to run off with all of them, given half a chance!

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  6. Well, that just means you have to come over and meet up with us all...!

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  7. It was! You need to visit so we can throw one for you!

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  8. I forgot to tell you that you look just like Kate Bush! But WAY better dressed...

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  9. That was the one that me and Hannah were going to have fisticuffs over!

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  10. Aeroplane twinsies - love it!

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  11. A Stitching Odyssey18 June 2013 at 13:44

    Haha, this is so funny...because Roisin (Dolly Clackett) said I looked just like her at the first Birmingham meet-up I hosted with Kat last year! But apart from you two, no one else has ever said that to me...must be a sewing blogger thing ;o)

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  12. It was lovely to meet you across the table!

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  13. It is ok, I forgive you :D Just as long as you promise to make something fantastic out of it! It was great meeting you on Saturday though. It was such a brilliant day xxx

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  14. Glad I'm forgiven! Will try & make something fab. Nice to meet you too, I had so much fun!

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  15. Hi Sabs it was great to see you in Birmingham.
    BTW the white/cream lightweight floral fabric with the orange/red bits - was one of my fabric donations to the swap - I hope that you enjoy sewing with it
    Claire :)

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  16. Thanks Claire - think ill make a summer vest top with it (maybe I should call it an autumn top as summer seems to be over!) Great meeting you too!

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