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First Mmm Since Last Week.

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
First me made make since last week. A true bias Brynn and my Winnie trousers 4.0 (the ones that fit, lol)
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Tilly And The Buttons Mabel

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
I am currently working on a Tilly and the Buttons Mabel in this gorgeous viscose that was gifted to me from Lamazi Fabrics I’ve just done the shirring on the bodice, now onto the sleeves whilst the...
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Not A Good Top For Me :(

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
I finished the Ehola top today, and fixed the neckline, sadly the round neck doesn't suit me and the striped T-shirt I had on I thought was a scoop neck turns out to be the same as my print one,...
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Wall Hanging

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Glenda H · 2 months ago
Over the last few socials I've been sewing the blocks for my wall hanging quilt and now it is finished. All the fabric and threads and stabiliser and wadding came from my personal resource centre and...
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Me Made May 2026

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Anniehen · 2 months ago
Not managing every day, but this one was the 1st
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My First Make With Buttonholes 😳🫣

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Anniehen · 2 months ago
Having discussed my fear of buttonholes in a recent Thready Sewing Social and receiving lots of support and advice, I have made a start 😳 This is 5 years after I started making my own clothes, so it’...
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May 6Th Mmm

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
Hey, first MMM outfit of the week. The top is a Seamwork Kit blouse (the fabric was the plastic sparkles, lol) and the style arc Fifi pants.
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Three In A Row!

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
So, didn't think I would be able to manage more than twice a week, but here we are. A seamwork Callen sweater and Winnie pants 4.0
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Second Me Made Day!

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
Well, I managed one more MMM outfit for this week. The top is a vneck Style arc Ellis tee. And the bottoms are my "elevated" sweat pants using the style arc Brooklyn pants.
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I Have Been Busy

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
I have spent the past week tracing patterns from my projector and cutting out fabrics for each of them. Can't wait to start sewing them, 13 in all!
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My First Me Made May Post Ever!

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JaneMurphy · 2 months ago
This is my first MMM post, so here it goes! My seamwork handsome woven T-shirt and my Winnie pants 3.0 (in a series of 4, lol) Wow, I didn't realize how rumpled I looked, in my defense it is th end...
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Capsule Wardrobe Part 1

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Sandybethsews · 2 months ago
Hi all! I am planning my capsule wardrobe now my newly refurbished craftroom is almost up and running. I am going to start with leisure wear. I enjoy swimming and Tai Chi so my first project is a...
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Project: Nina Lee Kewbellow Jumpsuit For A Charity Ball On 27 March

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Adele · 3 months ago
Okay here we go, I have a charity ball to go to on 27 March and am in need of an outfit. Not being a dress girl, I am going for a jumpsuit in a hopefully fancy enough fabric. I am going to make a...
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Help Black Dobby Fabric

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Val · 5 months ago
This may be a long shot but does anyone have a remnent piece of the black dobby we received in the SHJ box Oct 2024. I have cut out the Philomena and realised I did not cut the back bodice on the...
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Making The Alex Coat By Atelier Jupe

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DianeH · 5 months ago
I thought I would document my Alex Coat here, which I am hoping to get done by Christmas! Wish me luck on that!! Firstly, I made the lining to test the fit. This was a technique I picked up when...
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My Next Makes

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Debbie B · 6 months ago
I'm expecting this pattern in the mail tomorrow.  It was on Simplicity.com on sale for $3.99.  I have 3 sweatshirt fabrics to choose from.
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Merchant And Mills Winnie Pjs

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SewHayleyJane · 6 months ago
Dug out from the deepest depths of my WIP box I have decided to finally sew up the Merchant and Mills Winnie Pyjamas that I cut out in Janauary 2023!! I have gone through to check all the pattern...
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Mccall's M8121 Jacket

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Kim · 7 months ago
I've started working on the McCall's M8121 jacket.  I've got the fabric. A beautiful fine green needlecord corduroy.  I've been tracing the paper pieces, all 26 of them, in my size. It's given...
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Lutterloh Supplement 277 Nbr 118

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LaTrica · 7 months ago
Making this dress for the first time.  I want a flowy maxi and this looked simple. Turned out this belt (not a part of the pattern) is hiding a few things. There's a midriff panel and skirt is...
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Project: Dad’s Christmas Present - Travel Bag With Matching Box Pouches

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Adele · 7 months ago
I get the Studio 7t7 bag makers box and last months box included a brown crocodile faux leather with tartan zipper tape and webbing and some gorgeous brass zips. I was trying to think what I could...
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