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Shirring Trouble Shooting Help Please

Karen · 1 year ago

Shirring Trouble Shooting Help Please

Created by Karen - Updated: 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

Jersey & Knit Fabrics And Terminology Help Please!

Created by Beccie - Updated: 1 year 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...

Twin Needles

Lindsey N · 1 year ago

Twin Needles

Created by Lindsey N - Updated: 1 year ago

Good afternoon, I'd like a go at pintucks, I have looked online at videos and confused myself dizzy! Do I need a special 'extra' spool of thread and where does it fit on the machin? I am aware I...

Serging Seam Allowances

Bernice · 1 year ago

Serging Seam Allowances

Created by Bernice - Updated: 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

Tips For Making Time To Sew

Created by SewHayleyJane - Updated: 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

Style Arc Livvy Dress Fba?

Created by Annie - Updated: 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

How Do I Alter This?

Created by Karen - Updated: 1 year 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...

Best Buy Sewing Machines

Jiya · 1 year ago

Best Buy Sewing Machines

Created by Jiya - Updated: 1 year ago

I'm using a Singer sewing machine which I have had for years. I am considering a change. I would be interested in what machines others use and recommendations. I notice Janome seems popular?

Marnie Help!

Catherine · 1 year ago

Marnie Help!

Created by Catherine - Updated: 1 year 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...

Overlocker Issues!

Katiesewing · 1 year ago

Overlocker Issues!

Created by Katiesewing - Updated: 1 year ago

Hi, I have an Elna 664 overlocker and find that when I sew a jersey garment just on the overlocker the seams have a tendency to pop. What setting do I need to be adjusting?? Thank you 😊

Elastic Turning Help

whatdebbiemakes · 1 year ago

Elastic Turning Help

Created by whatdebbiemakes - Updated: 1 year 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 · 1 year ago

Quilted Lining

Created by Giddylimit - Updated: 1 year 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...

Do I Need To Upgrade My Machine For More Quilting?

Stephanie_sews_stuff · 1 year ago

Do I Need To Upgrade My Machine For More Quilting?

Created by Stephanie_sews_stuff - Updated: 1 year ago

H I've got a bother innov-a80, even with a walking foot it feels so difficult to quilt with! I feel like the feed dogs are barely doing anything and I have to put a lot of effort into moving the...

Tips For Cutting Out Chiffon, Please!

Jaicee · 1 year ago

Tips For Cutting Out Chiffon, Please!

Created by Jaicee - Updated: 1 year 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...