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philippa007

3 hours ago

Trending Patterns - Did You Hop On The Bandwagon?

I hope on the bandwagon all the time with patterns lol

General Chat

Anniehen

18 hours ago

Favourite Online Fabric Shops

My longstanding favourite is Guthri Ghani for a wide range of beautiful fabrics. It remains my favourite because there is virtually always a video showing the fabric being handled. A close second is Beyond the Pink Door. Very beautiful stocking. ...

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TamiSews

20 hours ago

Trending Patterns - Did You Hop On The Bandwagon?

I hopped on the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Kite Pants bandwagon. Honestly the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club as a whole is perfect. Their patterns are well thought out, aimed at the beginner sewist. I consider myself intermediate, but I don’t choose...

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Jay T

1 day ago

What A Discovery!

Hi Hayley, I live in a village called Meppershall, in Bedfordshire UK.

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AnnieRose

1 day ago

Falconer Pants And Apron Belly

Thank you Hayley!

Patterns, Plans & Makes

SewHayleyJane

1 day ago

Trending Patterns - Did You Hop On The Bandwagon?

I find it so interesting that some patterns go viral... sometimes for reasons I don't always understand. What I'd love to know is have you hopped on the bandwagon for a particular pattern and was it worth the hype?

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Silvia_slowlystitching

2 days ago

Falconer Pants And Apron Belly

Hi there! I would love to make the Falconer pants by Helens closet but I'm worried about my big apron belly 😩 Has anyone made them and has suggestions on how to handle the belly/crotch? Should I use my half back measurements x 2 to find my overall...

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Heatherens18

2 days ago

What Should Designers Check Before Sending A Pattern Into Production?

I'm not a designer but have been a pattern tester for a few pattern designers. From my experience, ensure that you test on multiple body types and sizes. Also, it's important to listen to those who you have test for you. I've had almost all...

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Lorilyn

4 days ago

Balloon/Bubble Pants

Wow, that is such good info on the inaccurate drafting. i only made undies..how hard could they be? What pattern companies do you feel are quality from your previous makes? I would appreciate it...as i am looking into more independent patterns...

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LydiaDesignStudio

6 days ago

What Should Designers Check Before Sending A Pattern Into Production?

I’m curious how other designers handle the transition from a finished pattern to actual production. A pattern may look ready on paper or digitally, but issues can still appear once sampling begins — especially with fit, grading, fabric behavior,...

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