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Post by Pam on Aug 13, 2003 2:30:45 GMT -5
It's called KLiNGEL. They have dress clothes and casual clothes for women and men. Also, underware, sleepware and shoes. The prices aren't especially cheap but neither are they especially expensive. I was impressed with the wider than usual range of sizes. They even have some things in petite. I don't find a web address but if you're interested in receiving your own catalog the number to call is 0325-475 60.
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 13, 2003 8:58:13 GMT -5
I don't know if all Swedish catalogs do this, but one thing I found when I was looking at Mary's, I think it was, if you order from them, you then have to pay some extra fees (hidden in the small print), which can be a couple hundred kroner more, so it really helps to read that small print and get some translations. I don't have the catalog with me here, but I remember asking Anders what these other fees were, and at the time, when I added that on to what it was I liked, I didn't feel like it was worth it to me to make an order.
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Post by Debbie on Aug 13, 2003 15:05:59 GMT -5
I've looked at the Klingel catalog also. In fact, I just got the second one last week. I am concerned that there is no web ordering. It is nice to know right away if something is in stock.
Pam, if you order, please, let us know quality, etc.
Thanks.
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Post by Cake Guru on Aug 28, 2003 15:02:17 GMT -5
I got that catalog, too, but I thought the clothes looked cheap and super polskiga!
La redoute has nice things, and the quality is decent, too
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 28, 2003 16:03:15 GMT -5
I have simply GOT to get sewing classes organized for some of you folks when I get home! ;D
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Post by Sabeine on Aug 28, 2003 19:53:31 GMT -5
Oh Carolyn, if you want to teach me how to sew I would forever be in your debt. I used to sew when I was younger. I made a few dresses, and other simple items. But I haven't actually used a sewing machine in probably 10 years. That lovely pattern that you sent me for that coat has so far gone unused. I had thought that Anders sister would help me with it, but so many things came up for her and me that it hasn't worked out. In truth, I haven't tried hard enough. I need inspiration to sew. Carolyn, you could be my inspiration.  It's worth at least a good dinner, and a place to stay, right? ;D We have an extra bed (not a pull out, but a real twin bed) in the second bedroom/Anders office. Whaddya say? |
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Post by Sabeine on Aug 28, 2003 20:04:50 GMT -5
Cake Guru,
Have you ordered from La Redoute? I am going to be placing an order with them, and just wondered if you had done this, and if so what was your experience?
Personally I am just happy to find something different from the typical H&M, and Lindex clothes, as well as IKEA bedsheets.
A friend of mine ordered flannel bedsheets from La Redoute and they were very soft. They are a bit more expensive than regular sheets from IKEA, but these were better quality, flannel, and super-soft.
I was just wondering if their clothing was a good buy as well?
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Post by Carolyn on Aug 30, 2003 8:11:03 GMT -5
I'll be more than happy to help you with sewing, Sabeine, once I get back home and settled a little bit. That coat pattern I sent you is relatively basic and a good starter. I'll be in touch in a few weeks and we'll set somethihng up.
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Post by crankody on Aug 30, 2003 11:17:13 GMT -5
well you had better make it a travelling course! i got a sewing machine for my birthday in june. tried to fix dh's pants and came out with an extra hole in them, so the machine went back in the box and has stayed there the whole summer..  |
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Post by Carolyn on Sept 3, 2003 20:49:44 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind coming down to your neck of the woods to teach sewing either. I haven't been to that part of Sweden yet. We can discuss it further once I get back home and settled down.
I bought a couple of really exquisite patterns last week and I have some silk I've been saving and I think it's time I made myself a new outfit for Jul anyway.
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Post by crankody on Sept 4, 2003 10:29:38 GMT -5
you are more than welcome to this part of the woods. im going to buy some patterns in canada when im there and see what kind of a mess i can get into.
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Post by Aussie on Oct 19, 2003 12:03:58 GMT -5
This was sent to me by a friend in Norway. It's a company called Green HouseApparently, it's a Danish company and these products are available only in Scandinavia. Here in Sweden you can order via a party plan system or via the website. She thought the prices were good by Norwegian standards. As I've never bought or even looked at clothes in Sweden, I can't tell if it's good value or not. I quite liked the brown jumper with the shawl collar and the large scarf/wrap. The above catalogue is for men's and women's clothes. Their range of homewares is available at Magic Marta |
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Post by Sabeine on Oct 19, 2003 12:16:50 GMT -5
Have you not bought clothes in Sweden? How have you gotten by? I had to buy a good coat and other warm items. Some items that I had brought with me that I thought would be sufficient were not. It is pricey here for clothes, but I had to cave otherwise I would have been cold.
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