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Machine repair

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CarlD · 4 days 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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Bag Making Supplies

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Rubyscraftykitchen · 4 days 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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Slides bag sliders

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Emma E · 3 weeks 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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Help with sweatshirt seam

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SaffronFix9 · 1 month 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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Claudia skirt help needed pls!

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MrsB · 1 month 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 · 1 month 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 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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Nightmare Snaps!

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hatchgirl · 2 months ago
HELP!  I have just put a metal anorak snap fastener on the wrong way round.  I'm sure you've all been there - but does anyone know a way to get it out ?   Yours, Desperate Kate
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Drew sweatshirt

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sew_itz_vicki · 3 months ago
Hi, has anyone made the Drew sweatshirt using the main fabric instead of ribbing for the neckband, hem and and cuffs?  I have some French terry fabric which is quite stretchy (but not as stretchy as...
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Need help - sewing narrow hem on stretch fabric

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Christine A · 3 months ago
I've been away from sewing for some time and now sewing with fabrics I've never used before.  I'm trying to sew a very narrow hem on a stretch jersey fabric and, despite pinning, when I sew the...
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What do you do when a project isn't going your way?

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago
If a project you are working on isn't working out the way you hoped what do you do?  Do you plough on to the end and hope you like the finished garment? Do you put it away and come back to it later?...
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Shirring trouble shooting help please

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Karen · 3 months ago
I am attempting shirring on some viscose. I have never done it before and one of my wips is the tempo dress where I totally bottled it. So once I master this, I can finish that for the summer. This...
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Jersey & knit fabrics and terminology help please!

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Beccie · 3 months ago
Hi all Please can I get advice on the differences between "sweatshirting" "french terry" and "jersey". I've not sewn a lot of knits but I'm getting an overlocker so that I can more easily work with...
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Serging Seam Allowances

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Bernice · 3 months ago
Just wondering if everyone Sergers / Overlocks their seam allowances before sewing the seam and if yes, what happens to your notches and seam alignment markings ?  - many thanks :)
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Tips for making time to sew

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago
With busy work and family lives it's often hard to carve out the time to sew. How do you do it? Set aside a big chunk of time or sew in small bursts - share your tips
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Style Arc Livvy Dress FBA?

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Annie · 4 months ago
Hi all Threadys, I always have to do FBA on patterns. There's 4" difference between my high and full bust.   I'd like to make the Livvy dress which is essentially a bra top bodice. Any advice and your...
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How do i alter this?

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Karen · 4 months ago
When this fabric came in the box, I purchased extra and made the walkaway dress, totally forgetting to narrow the neck and shoulders. Duh. As it has a circle skirt I hung it up so it could drop...
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Marnie help!

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Catherine · 4 months ago
Advice please from anyone who's made the Tilly and the Buttons Marnie... I'm planning to make it this weekend but I'm panicking I won't have enough fabric.  I have my heart set on making it with my...
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