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Nightmare Snaps!

hatchgirl · 6 months ago

Nightmare Snaps!

Created by hatchgirl - Updated: 6 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

Drew sweatshirt

sew_itz_vicki · 6 months ago

Drew sweatshirt

Created by sew_itz_vicki - Updated: 6 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...

Need help - sewing narrow hem on stretch fabric

Christine A · 6 months ago

Need help - sewing narrow hem on stretch fabric

Created by Christine A - Updated: 6 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...

What do you do when a project isn't going your way?

SewHayleyJane · 6 months ago

What do you do when a project isn't going your way?

Created by SewHayleyJane - Updated: 6 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?...

Shirring trouble shooting help please

Karen · 6 months ago

Shirring trouble shooting help please

Created by Karen - Updated: 6 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...

Jersey & knit fabrics and terminology help please!

Beccie · 6 months ago

Jersey & knit fabrics and terminology help please!

Created by Beccie - Updated: 6 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...

Serging Seam Allowances

Bernice · 7 months ago

Serging Seam Allowances

Created by Bernice - Updated: 7 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 :)

Tips for making time to sew

SewHayleyJane · 7 months ago

Tips for making time to sew

Created by SewHayleyJane - Updated: 7 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

Style Arc Livvy Dress FBA?

Annie · 7 months ago

Style Arc Livvy Dress FBA?

Created by Annie - Updated: 7 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...

How do i alter this?

Karen · 7 months ago

How do i alter this?

Created by Karen - Updated: 7 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...

Marnie help!

Catherine · 7 months ago

Marnie help!

Created by Catherine - Updated: 7 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...

Elastic turning help

whatdebbiemakes · 8 months ago

Elastic turning help

Created by whatdebbiemakes - Updated: 8 months ago

I made my first skirt today, just an elasticated waist one out of an old bedsheet. It's just a mockup, so I'm glad I made one, as I can already feel the elastic inside turning over. Is there a way...

Quilted lining

Giddylimit · 8 months ago

Quilted lining

Created by Giddylimit - Updated: 8 months ago

I want to make Sandra Coat by Merchant and Mills. have some lovely herringbone fabric which is a very lightweight wool (from market and a bargain). However I think it will be too droopy so was...

Tips for cutting out chiffon, please!

Jaicee · 8 months ago

Tips for cutting out chiffon, please!

Created by Jaicee - Updated: 8 months ago

Hi all 😃 Does anyone have any thoughts on cutting chiffon, please? I have to work with it every so often and I always cut it out in a single layer, never the two on top of each other but somehow...