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New McCalls not in UK until July 15th I didn't buy when they were on BMV sale and wish I had
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 923	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 1:13 PM I am desperate to make McCalls 6604 but I live in the UK. I phoned the Vogue UK and apparently, they will not be available until 15th July I didn't buy in that little gap when BMV are on sale just after the new designs arrive because I am trying no to buy patterns until I want to make them. The long sleeved cowl style made with shorter sleeves is exactly what I need for work. I teach small groups of children, sitting at the same table as myself. I find that many tops which I thought would be OK, when I lean into the table cause a glimpse of cleavage - although only a small amount it is not appropriate in school. Term will be nearly over by the time the patterns arrive in the UK. I guess I will have to order from BMV but it hurts now that they are lots dearer plus the shipping. Excuse the rant, I needed to get it off my chest and I knew you would understand. -- Edited on 6/25/12 1:16 PM -- ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 923	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/25/12 4:46 PM Looking on the bright side, I got to choose another pattern to go with it. Unfortunately I could only get 2 patterns before I reached the limit for free import vat. DD is chuffed because i ordered for her to make some summer pjs. ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/
ClareinStitches   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 1/2/03 Posts: 55	Login to reply to this post In reply to Clareew << Like this post Date: 6/26/12 9:58 AM I'm with you all the way! Being too meant to pay shipping, my ' sort of sideways revenge' is to have a Web Only membership of Sewdirect.com. So when they are finally available in the UK I get 50% discount. ( http://www.sewdirect.com/acatalog/Membership.html ) Good luck with your two lovely new patterns.
squirrellypoo Advanced UNITED KINGDOM Member since 3/27/05 Posts: 1524	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 12:56 PM My mom recently bought a Vogue pattern in the States for me and shipped it to me in the UK. It cost her $2.97. How BMV justify charging $15 to ship the same pattern to the UK is beyond me, but I vote with my feet and my sewing machine. ------ www.fehrtrade.com
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 923	Login to reply to this post In reply to squirrellypoo << Like this post Date: 6/26/12 2:48 PM I usually vote with my feet and only buy from BMV when the patterns are about $3 each. Even then, I sometimes find it can work out little different from with SewDirect. It is just that I have a sewing window (after finishing 14 dance costumes and before extra end of term work) and want to make up that pattern next week. Here's hoping for the usual prompt delivery. ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/
mhk3boys Intermediate NC USA Member since 11/22/08 Posts: 267	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/26/12 2:57 PM Our JA has McCall's on sale $.99 July 1-7. I can get them for you BUT our JA can be cheessy and not have them in stock! So PM me and I will check on them the beginning of July for you! ------ Relax, don't get your elastic all twisted up in your waistband! Hell hath no fury for the poor soul that sews an ill-fitting garment! Thank God for Surefitdesigns.com!
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 923	Login to reply to this post In reply to mhk3boys << Like this post Date: 6/26/12 4:02 PM That is so kind of you. I wonder, do we have things in the UK that you hanker over? ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/
mhk3boys Intermediate NC USA Member since 11/22/08 Posts: 267	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/27/12 11:42 AM Liberty of London fabric! ------ Relax, don't get your elastic all twisted up in your waistband! Hell hath no fury for the poor soul that sews an ill-fitting garment! Thank God for Surefitdesigns.com!
Clareew   Intermediate UNITED KINGDOM Member since 5/10/06 Posts: 923	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/28/12 6:44 AM I don't believe it. I have just had an email from Sew Direct saying the patterns are now available. Rats, I should have waited, if I had ordered from SewDirect today it would arrive tomorrow. ------ Clare Blog: http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/ Machines: Juki F600, Juki 654 serger, Bernina 550 for art work, Janome Coverpro 1000cp barely used A Singer Featherweight Centennial and an old Necci in the loft waiting for TLC http://art-by-clare.blogspot.co.uk/

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