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Looking For Honest Feedback From People Who Own Sewing Patterns

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SewingPatternResearch · 3 hours ago
Hi, I’m doing some small research with people who own and use sewing patterns, and I’m looking for honest feedback — positive or negative. I’m not selling anything here. If you own sewing...
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Trending Patterns - Did You Hop On The Bandwagon?

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SewHayleyJane · 4 hours ago
I find it so interesting that some patterns go viral... sometimes for reasons I don't always understand. What I'd love to know is have you hopped on the bandwagon for a particular pattern and was it...
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Need Advice On Highly Unusual Fabric Needs For Cosplay.

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Molly K · 16 hours ago
Hello. I am looking to throw together a cosplay of Akizet from corru.observer . I'm asking today for advice on how to make her robe (depicted by the first image I attached). I already have a pretty...
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Looking For Advice On Cosplay Piece: Replicating Yi From Nine Sols' Robe.

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Molly K · 16 hours ago
I am looking to recreate the yellow garmen worn by the character in the attached photo. I am pretty new to sewing, as I have thus far only made a simple cloak with ears on the hood for myself. Any...
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Hello I’m New Here

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TamiSews · 19 hours ago
Hello I’m Tami. I’m 51 years old. I have 2 young adults and 3 grandkids. I live in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. 🌲I think I started sewing in 2018. I sew a lot of knits but more recently I’m...
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What A Discovery!

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Jay T · 4 days ago
Hi folks, I've just joined. Looking forward to chatting, viewing and learning all things sewing. I'm not on Facebook and am pleased I've found another option to connect with others that sew. I'm...
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In Person Social Sewing Days - Izzosew (Sheffield)

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Helen · 1 week ago
Good Morning all A couple of months ago I booked a place on the In Person Sewing Day on 7 November with IzzoSew in Sheffield. I am no longer able to attend, however it turns out that no refunds...
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New Here. Just Wanted To Say Hi.

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MsLolsalot · 2 weeks ago
Hi all! I’m Cindy from Canada. I don’t know anyone IRL who sews and I’m looking for a community of sewists to connect with. I look forward to learning from you all and celebrating your makes with you!...
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I've Opened My Sewing Room - Take A Look

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SewHayleyJane · 2 weeks ago
If you have added your first few fabrics to your Sewing Room or started your first project let us know here. Then we can click on your name in this thread to check out what you're up to!
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Designing Your Wardrobe

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DonnieH · 2 weeks ago
Other members of Seamwork will will know about the Design Your Wardrobe course they run 4 times a year. I've found it really helpful in bringing some purpose to my sewing (not as boring as I have...
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Subscription Box Recommendations

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MrsB · 2 weeks ago
Hi all, i am looking for some subscription box suggestions please (miss the sew hayley jane ones) i use my sewing box fat quarter subscription and try and get the beyond the pink door ones but they...
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Sewing Small Victories

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SewHayleyJane · 4 weeks ago
Share any small wins you've had in your sewing recently - an entire run of buttonholes without problems, not having to reach for your seam ripper during an entire project... those kind of things!
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Sewing Bee

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Jiya · 4 weeks ago
Who else is enjoying the Sewing Bee. I've recognised the odd pattern and fabric. Some lovely colourful outfits. The pattern of the week bowling shirt was amazing. See below my Esme and Patrick...
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Question On Dress Pattern To Use

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SusanD10 · 1 month ago
I have a piece of linen with a bold pattern or people's faces and was thinking of making a princess style sundress. Would the seams for the princess style ruin the bold pattern on the fabric? I do...
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The Cloth Cutter

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AnnieRose · 1 month ago
Has anyone done a course with them, and can tell me what you think? https://theclothcutter.co.uk/collections/autumn-cotswolds-sewing-workshops/products/working-with-jersey-knit-fabrics-workshop ...
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Think Pink July ‘26

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Anniehen · 1 month ago
I just wanted to pop on an say that this month’s box is especially gorgeous. The fabric is stunning 👌 and the little bits and pieces are fab too. I won’t say more because some members may not have...
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What Are You Working On This Week

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
Let us know here what you're stitching at the moment?
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Gbsb - Episode 1 - What Would You Make?

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
After the first episode of this years Great British Sewing Bee I thought it would be fun to share what you would make for the Made to Measure challenge - this week was an outfit for your perfect...
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Poll Of The Week - Knits Or Wovens

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
Ok... which do you prefer to sew? knit fabrics like cotton jersey, swim, Ponte roma? Or woven fabrics like cotton, viscose/rayon, denim etc?
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Introductions

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
Introduce yourself and say hello to new members of the community!
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