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What Video Sewing Tutorials Would You Like To See?

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SewHayleyJane · 3 weeks 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...
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Help with pattern adjustment please!

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anna_sews81 · 1 week 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...
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Greetings and need help: quilt with mass-loaded vinyl inside

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mrbeefybus · 2 weeks 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...
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Any recommendations for a flexible glue on stretch fabric

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Lesley · 2 weeks 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...
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Bag Making Supplies

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Rubyscraftykitchen · 4 weeks 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...
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Woven fusible interfacing

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Ruthy · 1 month 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...
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What fabric are people using for toiles?

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KarenL · 1 month 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...
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Neck & shoulder cushion-travel pillow style

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Mel · 1 month 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...
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Pattern making courses

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Han · 1 month 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...
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Help please! Elevenses Backpack

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Annie · 2 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...
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Help with sweatshirt seam

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SaffronFix9 · 3 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...
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SOI Weekend Bag - internal pocket?

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Cat_sews92 · 3 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? 
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Lining a dress

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Kelly · 3 months ago
Can I line a viscose challis dress with a viscose twill? 🤩
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Machine repair

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CarlD · 3 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...
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Slides bag sliders

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Emma E · 4 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...
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Claudia skirt help needed pls!

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MrsB · 5 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...
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Waistband longer than trousers

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Toto · 5 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...
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What Sewing Technique Would You Like To Master In 2025?

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SewHayleyJane · 5 months ago
Share one sewing goal you'd like to achieve next year - a certain technique or type of pattern you haven't tried yet. For me... it's a coat! Although it's been my goal for the last two years, maybe...
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Trousers! Help! 😱🙄

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Jasmin · 5 months ago
As a curvy individual I struggle making trousers, now don't get me wrong I'm not making jeans or anything close fitting (let's be serious I want to be comfortable!). I have 2 questions I'm hoping...
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Disabled help

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Allison B · 5 months ago
Hi everyone, i need some inspiration to solve a problem. I have big problems with bi lateral hip issues, i have been struggling with pattern cutting for some time causing a lot of pain standing and...
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