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Jay T

10 hours ago

What A Discovery!

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

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AnnieRose

18 hours ago

Falconer Pants And Apron Belly

Thank you Hayley!

Patterns, Plans & Makes

SewHayleyJane

18 hours 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

1 day 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

1 day 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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Anniehen

2 days ago

Balloon/Bubble Pants

I think there are others who like WBM patterns. I’m am just sharing my own experiences with them. Where are you based Lorilyn?

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Lorilyn

3 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

5 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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