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The agony of the large, left over remnant. Yeah, sure, it's better than coming up short BUT...
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1232	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/28/12 2:34 PM I have almost a whole yard left over of expensive Max Mara raincoat fabric! I coulda saved $20! And this left over remnant is too small to make anything. I mean, what am I gonna do, sew a water-proof skirt? Crip! I vow, when this garment is finished, I will never again use the words "Max Mara" or "raincoat". Hold me to it! j. -- Edited on 7/28/12 2:42 PM --
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << 2 members like this. Date: 7/28/12 2:41 PM A yard? I can make something from a yard. ::hint::hint:: But if you're looking for ideas... A rain hat, umbrella bag to catch the drips indoors, a bag, placemats, outdoor pillows, something for a drooly pet.
beauturbo Advanced CA USA Member since 5/2/09 Posts: 1426	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << 1 member likes this. Date: 7/28/12 2:50 PM Waterproof rain hat to go with the coat? Waterproof Spats to put on over your boots or turn your non-boots into boots? Waterproof Tote bag? Waterproof slip cover/case for a lap top computer? Matching dog rain coat if you really had a little yapper dog and was actually into that kind of stuff? I think dressing up a pet like that, is kind of silly, but lots of people seem to be into it. Some of that stuff might look nice with the raincoat, or you might decide it's a bit too much that way and too matchy/matchy though, but you don't have to actually wear it or even use it all together even at the same time or on the same day if you did not want to.
jadamo00 Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1232	Login to reply to this post 13 members like this. Date: 7/28/12 2:52 PM Okay. I probably have never mentioned on the boards that I am under 5 feet tall. I have the green raincoat. If I wear a green hat, a green backpack, a green purse, and green boot toppers, I'm gonna look like a GNOME. And NOW I have to go get a dog! j. -- Edited on 7/28/12 2:53 PM --
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 404	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/28/12 3:03 PM How about using it as an accent with another (cheaper) raincoat fabric for any/all of the above suggestions?
clotheshorse   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 3/24/10 Posts: 632	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << Like this post Date: 7/28/12 3:10 PM ROTFL! ------ Viking D1, 1+, Pfaff 7570, Singer 503 Rocketeer, 66, 15-91, Featherweight 5 Flock, Babylock Enlighten & Coverstitch and Pfaff Creative Performance
Liz in Cville   Advanced Beginner VA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << Like this post Date: 7/28/12 3:21 PM Quote: If I wear a green hat, a green backpack, a green purse, and green boot toppers, I'm gonna look like a GNOME. LOL. But I'll bet you could sell the fabric. I was just thinking of making a waterproof hat, in fact. I would probably go for a print this time, in the hopes of masking my subpar sewing abilities, but maybe someone else would want it. Good luck! -- Edited on 7/28/12 3:23 PM -- ------ Twitter: @SewKnitStash
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6743	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << 1 member likes this. Date: 7/28/12 4:36 PM Reusable grocery carry bag. Waterproof is perfect...nothing worse than broken egg yolk and cloth shopping bag. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
marymary86 Intermediate GA USA Member since 7/20/08 Posts: 2194	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << Like this post Date: 7/28/12 4:44 PM That made me laugh out loud!! ------ Mary http://checkmatesystem.com
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7400	Login to reply to this post In reply to jadamo00 << Like this post Date: 7/28/12 4:59 PM Quote: jadamo00 Okay. I probably have never mentioned on the boards that I am under 5 feet tall. I have the green raincoat. If I wear a green hat, a green backpack, a green purse, and green boot toppers, I'm gonna look like a GNOME. No, really, if the raincoat does not have a hood, a simple rain hat could be quite useful as well as good looking. You wouldn't look like a gnome if you stopped there.

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