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What Video Sewing Tutorials Would You Like To See?

SewHayleyJane · 4 days ago

Pinned: What Video Sewing Tutorials Would You Like To See?

Created by SewHayleyJane - Updated: 4 days ago

I am in full on planning mode for filming video tutorials for our Plus members - it's been a little too hot to film anything the last few weeks in a closed up room with studio lights blaring! I'd...

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Adele · 3 days ago

Advice please, which fabric should I use…?

Created by Adele - Updated: 3 days ago

Hello I have a charity ball to go to in March. I'm not a dress person so would like to make a jump suit in a floaty enough fabric to look dress like from a distance. I have the pattern for the...

Woven fusible interfacing

Ruthy · 4 days ago

Woven fusible interfacing

Created by Ruthy - Updated: 4 days ago

Hi there I use fusible woven interfacing where required but am noticing with a few of the garments after multiple wearing, washing and ironing that the interfacing must have shrunk and the fabric...

Vintage sewing machine

DrDsews33 · 1 week ago

Vintage sewing machine

Created by DrDsews33 - Updated: 1 week ago

I'm still using my 70's Frister and Rossman machine my mother bought me and it's doing well. I don't have a walking foot and would like to try quilting. It seems like an essential tool but I...

Turning very narrow loops

JaneSewsALot · 2 weeks ago

Turning very narrow loops

Created by JaneSewsALot - Updated: 2 weeks ago

I have been trying to sew very narrow loops of fabric to make ties - but they are so narrow I'm struggling with the safety pin method - does anyone have any suggestions?

Help with pattern adjustment please!

anna_sews81 · 2 months ago

Help with pattern adjustment please!

Created by anna_sews81 - Updated: 2 months ago

Hi everyone! I'm a beginner dressmaker, not a confident one as yet! I'm just starting to move towards fitting patterns to my size without using gathering but have come across a big problem. I'm...

Greetings and need help: quilt with mass-loaded vinyl inside

mrbeefybus · 2 months ago

Greetings and need help: quilt with mass-loaded vinyl inside

Created by mrbeefybus - Updated: 2 months ago

So first off - thanks for reading this! New here, and sorry to open with a question, but I gotta be that guy. We're building a school-bus-to-RV conversion, and I wish to fabricate what are...

Any recommendations for a flexible glue on stretch fabric

Lesley · 2 months ago

Any recommendations for a flexible glue on stretch fabric

Created by Lesley - Updated: 2 months ago

Hi does anyone have any recommendations for a glue that could be used to glue the hem on a pair of gym leggings? One of the ladies at the gym asked me today but before I offer to sew the hem up for...

Bag Making Supplies

Rubyscraftykitchen · 2 months ago

Bag Making Supplies

Created by Rubyscraftykitchen - Updated: 2 months ago

Hi I've just discovered bag making - where is the best place to get bag making supplies? Hardware, notions, fabric etc? And what interfacing is best? I've madd the mia messenger, but I'd like to...

What fabric are people using for toiles?

KarenL · 2 months ago

What fabric are people using for toiles?

Created by KarenL - Updated: 2 months ago

So I normally don't practice but after a disaster with a recent pattern sizing I want to have a practice run on my next pattern (has a zip, I'm nervous plus it's fitted). What fabric are people...

Neck & shoulder cushion-travel pillow style

Mel · 3 months ago

Neck & shoulder cushion-travel pillow style

Created by Mel - Updated: 3 months ago

Hi does anyone have or know of any patterns for a neck pillow (travel pillow style that goes around your neck) ? Or even tips for designing your own pattern? I want to make a nice soft one just for...

Pattern making courses

Han · 3 months ago

Pattern making courses

Created by Han - Updated: 3 months ago

Hi all! I'm really interested in some kind of pattern making course - learning how to draft patterns but also how to edit patterns to fit me better. I've tried some free online things and books but...

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

Annie · 4 months ago

Help please! Elevenses Backpack

Created by Annie - Updated: 4 months ago

I'm flummoxed! I'm trying to pin the back to the bottom and sides and I just can't seem to get it aligned. Does part of the back turn into part of the bottom or vice versa? Any help to bring a bit...

Help with sweatshirt seam

SaffronFix9 · 5 months ago

Help with sweatshirt seam

Created by SaffronFix9 - Updated: 5 months ago

Hello! I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I've been sewing for about a year or so and have been making mostly dresses for myself. I have a 100% cotton heavy sweatshirt fabric that I'm...

SOI Weekend Bag - internal pocket?

Cat_sews92 · 5 months ago

SOI Weekend Bag - internal pocket?

Created by Cat_sews92 - Updated: 5 months ago

Hi, has anyone added an internal pocket to the Sew Over It Weekend Bag? I'd like to add a one on either side but was wondering if anyone had done it already and had any advice?

Lining a dress

Kelly · 5 months ago

Lining a dress

Created by Kelly - Updated: 5 months ago

Can I line a viscose challis dress with a viscose twill? 🤩

Machine repair

CarlD · 5 months ago

Machine repair

Created by CarlD - Updated: 5 months ago

I hope I am in the right forum but I have a 70's Singer machine where the gear on the verticle shaft is stripped. Looking, I don't see any set screw to loosen. If I am seeing correctly, how am I...

Slides bag sliders

Emma E · 6 months ago

Slides bag sliders

Created by Emma E - Created: 6 months ago

I'm wondering if I'm putting my bag sliders on wrong on my bag webbing/straps. The bag straps seem to slip and don't hold in position for some reason as if the sliders aren't gripping the fabric...

Claudia skirt help needed pls!

MrsB · 7 months ago

Claudia skirt help needed pls!

Created by MrsB - Updated: 7 months ago

Its from the simply sewing magazine, has anybody made the claudia skirt? I am having a complete brain meltdown trying to make the waistband and how the ties attach. I have even emailed the...

Waistband longer than trousers

Toto · 7 months ago

Waistband longer than trousers

Created by Toto - Updated: 7 months ago

Hi ! I'm new on this forum, and I'm happy to discuss with fellow sewers! I'm trying to sew elasticated waist trousers for the first time, and I have a problem with the length of the waistband, which...