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What To Sew With A Viscose Twill With 5% Spandex?

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Stephanie_sews_stuff · 1 week ago
I’ve got 2 lovely stretch woven viscoses in purple & navy, thinking of transitional trousers but now worried about baggy knees etc, I was thinking a loose fit… is this a bad choice for this...
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Baby Dragons

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Adele · 1 week ago
I have used this pattern to make quite a number of dinosaurs, most if which are tucked up in a toy hammock but I’ve made some as gifts for family and friends. Now I want to adapt the pattern to...
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My Very First Top

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Becky · 2 weeks ago
a top i made yesterday made from 95% viscose and 5% elastane fabric I cant remember where i got the fabric I' ve had it in my stash for a few years i made it loose fit so its suitable for every day...
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Looking For My Sewjo Again!

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JaneMurphy · 4 weeks ago
I have had an incredibly busy summer so far with everything but sewing! Bit of an emotional rollercoaster if I’m honest. I was happy to get back into my sewcials slowly. It seems as if everything my...
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Vintage Pattern Collection

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Naomijane · 1 month ago
Last year I sewed too much. I averaged a garment a week, which consequently overwhelmed my wardrobe and frazzled my brain. So this year I decided to calm down, limit my makes and take my time. I...
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Summer Dress Mccalls 7974

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Glenda H · 1 month ago
I have made two versions of this dress previously so all pattern adaptions have already been made. I raised the front neckline as that was a bit too low for me and altered the shoulders to fit my...
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First Ever Invisible Zip!

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MrsB · 2 months ago
Oooooh im super chuffed with myself, always avoided invisible zips but i have decided each project or garment i make i need to learn a new skill, invisible zip ticked off…..i’ll be invisible zipping...
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Adaptive Shop Apron

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Lelan · 2 months ago
So, I have a problem. I am decidedly uncoordinated when trying to do almost anything for more than a few minutes. Since most work involving sewing projects and working on antique and vintage sewing...
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Kristi's Learn To Sew Garments Diary

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Kristi_Joy · 3 months ago
I've been a quilter for over a decade and am now wanting to embark on apparel! My plan is to start really easy for some first 'wins' to keep me going! My first project will be the Tilly and the...
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A Little Diary Thread Because I'm At The Age Where I Forget!

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DonnieH · 3 months ago
Hi everyone To dispel the Sunday evening blues I have been cutting out and getting projects ready so I can just sit down and sew in the odd half hours I can make during the week. I'm hoping this will...
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Me Made May 2026 Reflections

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago
As we are coming towards the end of Me Made May I have been reflecting on how it went, and identified some gaps in my wardrobe. I have 100% worn me made every single day - I am so happy that I...
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Mmm 26

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Glenda H · 3 months ago
May 1st An old Vogue t-shirt pattern with fabric from the jersey lady, Birmingham rag market, many years ago. My adapted Jalie jeans and a Mandela pouch from Kreative Kiwi. Not seen are my hand...
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Cinnamon Daisy Poppy

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Keptinstitches · 3 months ago
Well, after six fitting muslins, I made a Cinnamon Daisy Poppy top...and it doesn't fit centre front 😔 Oh well, I'll probably sew a tuck and cover it with a bow or something. The straps are too fa...
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My One And Only Mmm This Week

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JaneMurphy · 3 months ago
Hey all, it has been a really busy week, so I only have one day of me made makes. It's an Ellis shirt sleeve t-shirt, Fifi pants in stretch denim and on top (because it is freezing here) is my fig...
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Me Made May 2026

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago
Excited to be sharing everything I wear throughout May, I've just been filming a YouTube video on tummy friendly sewing patterns I wear all the time so I've actually worn about 10 different outfits...
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2Nd Day Of The Mmmweek

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JaneMurphy · 3 months ago
So, this week is just 2 so far, but I am wearing my second Seamwork Callen and my Winnie 4.0 trousers (seems I like these, lol)
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A New Week

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JaneMurphy · 3 months ago
A new week, a new make for mmm. A style arc Byron top and closet core Pietra shorts. Definitely size down next time. The shorts have been taken in about 2" in the waist already. I think if I ...
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Pietra Toiles

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Sue_gingerninja_sews · 3 months ago
As promised here is my toiles of the pietra shorts. Went for the size 6 as per my hip measurement but there was far to much fabric on the back waist band, the front was too long in the rise. So I...
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Office Capsule Wardrobe

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Adele · 3 months ago
New project 😁 I want to create a capsule wardrobe for work. I work in an office and I would like a collection to wear so that I feel well dressed and professional and maybe take some of the...
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Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse

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Anniehen · 3 months ago
This is my first (it won’t be my last) Nina Lee Bakerloo Blouse. I was making it during last weekend’s sew social. I found it a longish, awkward sew, but that was probably due to my tendency to only...
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