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Weird Sewing Tools

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SewHayleyJane · 9 months ago
What weird sewing tools do you use? Ones you've bought or innovative ways of using things around the house we might not have thought of?
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Lining A Dress

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Kelly · 9 months ago
Can I line a viscose challis dress with a viscose twill? 🤩
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Printer Recommendations

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Annie123 · 9 months ago
I currently have a old epson inkjet which is not reliable and I'm one of those odd people that enjoy sticking pdf patterns together.  Would like to know which printers would be best and not too...
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Machine Repair

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CarlD · 9 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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Tsg Bug Report: Photo Trouble

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Vanessa · 10 months ago
Hi Hayley, I can't put any photos, I've tried so many times I so sorry.
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How Do You Adjust Sewing Patterns For The Perfect Fit?

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SewHayleyJane · 10 months ago
Getting the perfect fit is one of the biggest dressmaking challenges, and also one of the most rewarding parts of sewing your own clothes. Whether you’ve mastered the Full Bust Adjustment (FBA),...
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Slides Bag Sliders

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Emma E · 10 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 · 11 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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Easy Dress Patterns Perfect For Beginners

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SewHayleyJane · 11 months ago
If a friend told you they wanted to learn to sew a dress, what pattern would you point them to? 
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Waistband Longer Than Trousers

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Toto · 11 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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Pegboard Storage

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Nikki · 11 months ago
I thought it might be helpful to share my pegboard storage set up.  it was a whole new world for me, but I am really happy with progress so far.  just a couple of extra bits to get and maybe shuffle...
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What Sewing Technique Would You Like To Master In 2025?

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SewHayleyJane · 11 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 · 11 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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Favourite Sewing Tool

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SewHayleyJane · 11 months ago
What sewing tool (other than your machine) have you loved this year? I've just started using a french curve ruler and it's been a game changer! 
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Disabled Help

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Allison B · 1 year 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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Overlocker

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Sandra · 1 year ago
I have a Britannia overlocker and it is amazing. I actually gave in, well plucked up courage, and used the blind hem foot that overlocked and blind stitched the hem all in one go. Now I wonder why I...
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Nightmare Snaps!

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hatchgirl · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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 · 1 year 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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