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Falconer Pants And Apron Belly

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Silvia_slowlystitching · 1 day ago
Hi there! I would love to make the Falconer pants by Helens closet but I'm worried about my big apron belly 😩 Has anyone made them and has suggestions on how to handle the belly/crotch? Should I...
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What Should Designers Check Before Sending A Pattern Into Production?

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LydiaDesignStudio · 2 days ago
I’m curious how other designers handle the transition from a finished pattern to actual production. A pattern may look ready on paper or digitally, but issues can still appear once sampling begins...
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Balloon/Bubble Pants

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Anniehen · 3 days ago
My second pair of Wardrobe By Me Bubble Pants. This time in the gorgeous, soft Vintage Textured Cotton from Guthri and Ghani. Worn here with the buttoned version of the Perfect Puff Sleeve Blouse from...
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Share From The Sewing Room - Saguaro Trousers

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SewHayleyJane · 5 days ago
There is now an easy way to share the projects you are working on in the sewing room - you will find a "share" button at the top of the page where you can copy the link and paste it directly into...
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New Pattern Emporium Pattern

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Elisa · 6 days ago
Just watched the launch video for the new top pattern .Whether you like the pattern or not this is certainly how to do a launch video!
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Has Anyone Made Their Own Heat Pads

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Mel · 1 week ago
Hi, I’m looking at making some reheatable heat pads for gifts and for myself. Does anyone know of any tutorials or patterns/instructions on how to make these?
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The Unexpected Top

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Ariane_et_le_fil · 1 week ago
For an event we had end August, I wanted to sew en Hayley dress from Sew Over It. This was the plan. And then, there was the reality. Mid June, i cut a blue voile fabric I had in my stash to sew a...
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Organza Tunic

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AnnieRose · 1 week ago
Hello all, I am about to emabrk on this and have added it my Sewing Room as a project. This is what I have written: The pattern is Moonlight tunic by Closet Core, which I have made a few times...
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A Quick Palette Cleanser

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Glenda H · 1 week ago
After spending so long on the shorts that I'm less than happy with I quickly ran up these New Look trousers. NL 6216. The fabric creases as soon as you look at it but I like the colour. It's some sort...
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What Was I Thinking?

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Glenda H · 1 week ago
Well, I finished the shorts I was making and I dislike them so much!! I will never wear them. These are destined for the recycle bin. I was trying to be adventurous in my fabric choice and...
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Sew Over It Nicole Dress

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helen-a78 · 2 weeks ago
I have started to put the pockets into the dress, but really don't understand the instructions. I have put pockets into other garments, but it really makes no sense how they are telling you to do...
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Too Many Ideas?!

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Mel · 2 weeks ago
I’m hoping to make myself a dress to go to a wedding in October. I’ve got the fabric which is a cotton, and I was thinking of making either 1) an Emily dress (s.o sew ) 2) Hinterland dress (sew...
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Tammy Handmade Romy

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Anniehen · 2 weeks ago
This is the Tammy Handmade Romy Dress in Viscose Jersey from my stash, bought from Rainbow Fabrics in the days before they increased their prices tremendously. It was £4 per metre! I made it this...
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Another Playdate Blouse!

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Anniehen · 2 weeks ago
This is my second Playdate Blouse by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club. It’s made from Sicilian Summer Dobby Weave Cotton from Guthri and Ghani. I downsized in both, but in this one I took the back bodice...
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Clematisse Patterns - Any Views/Feedback/Thoughts/Experiences To Share?

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DonnieH · 2 weeks ago
Hi Wondering if anyone has made up https://clematissepattern.com/en/boutique/patron-pantalon-fiteasym/ or has any experience of using Clematisse patterns? I'd be grateful for your views if so. ...
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Another Florence Top

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Anniehen · 2 weeks ago
My second Florence Top from Merchant and Mills. I sized down on this one. I made my previous version according to my measurements and taking account of the finished garment measurements. Despite this,...
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Summer Makes

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DonnieH · 2 weeks ago
Some of my Summer makes. I'll add to this thread as I take more photos (I hate taking photos of myself - apologies for the look of misery on my face. It has become my natural expression as I have...
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Winslow Culottes

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Charlyze2 · 3 weeks ago
Another make from the weekend. These are to replace a navy blue pair that i love but dont fit anymore. It's the Helens closet Winslow culottes with an elastic back waistband hack. Made in this super...
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Think Pink Co Ord

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Anniehen · 3 weeks ago
This is a little co ord set in beautiful exclusive viscose in July’s Think Pink sewing subscription box from Beyond the Pink Door. I used the border strategically, including with the asymmetrical...
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Davenport Dress By Friday Pattern Company

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helen-a78 · 3 weeks ago
I wondered if anyone had made this with elastic in the channel instead of using a drawstring? Thanks
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