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Design Your Wardrobe Winter 2026 (And The Results Of The Autumn Event!)

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DonnieH · 11 hours ago
I can't find my original post about this Seamwork course that runs 4 times a year, once for each season, so a new thread. I've found course to be a wonderful way of sewing a mix and match...
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Pattern Weights

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Helen · 11 hours ago
I have recently started to use my rotary cutter to cut out pattern peices and needed better/heavier pattern weights (I had been using small bags of rice). I had seen others using large metal...
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Truing Pattern Pieces - Bodice Block

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chloe_sewey · 2 days ago
Hi sewists :) I am trying to draft a bodice block/sloper for the first time using Suzy Furrer's book Ultimate Guide to Designing Clothing patterns and stuck on a couple of bits would be really...
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Alterations Class @ Reading Sewing Bee

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Victoria · 1 week ago
Hello All, I mentioned in the sewcial the other week that I was going to an alterations class at my local sewing space, Reading Sewing Bee. https://readingsewingbee.co.uk/ Taught by Victoria...
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Pattern Emporium Coco Pants

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Nikki · 2 weeks ago
I just discovered the Coco pants and love them. I have some cozy checked cotton flannel I really want to make up for fall. Wondering if anyone has made this pattern up in this type fabric and if...
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Sewing Machine Service

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GraysDesigns · 2 weeks ago
Hi, I live in the south of Johannesburg and I'm looking for a reputable person to service my machines.
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Sewing Clubs

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Laura F · 2 weeks ago
Hi there, on the sewcial this morning people were speaking about a sewing club but I can’t remember what it was called, I know it wasn’t chasmerette or closet core but it began with an S, sorry to...
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Beyond The Pink Door

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Jiya · 2 weeks ago
With Summer almost over I thought I would share some of my makes. I made 2 Paloma dresses from a 'pattern of the month' one in a lovely citrine pima cotton. And one in a lovely exclusive blue and...
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I Have To Share!

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Helluvalassie · 2 weeks ago
I mostly have my PDF patterns printed, but now that I am fully retired I wanted to start printing at home. I have done this in the past but its been a while. I ordered the Pattern Emporium On Repeat...
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Stay Stitching Question

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Sharon · 2 weeks ago
When stay stitching a curved edge to stabilize it - should the stitch length be longer or shorter?
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What Should A Clothing Brand Have Ready Before Working With A Manufacturer?

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LydiaDesignStudio · 2 weeks ago
I’ve noticed that a lot of production problems start before manufacturing even begins. When a brand approaches clothing manufacturers without finalized measurements, clear construction details, fabric...
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Knit And Stitch Alexandra Palace

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Elisa · 3 weeks ago
Is anyone going on Friday?
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Interfacing Help Needed

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MrsB · 3 weeks ago
Morning, I need to purchase some medium weight fusible stretch interfacing, does interfacing come in stretch, I can only find interfacing for cotton, anybody have any knowledge of where I can purchase...
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What To Sew With My Precious Fabric... Help?

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MsLolsalot · 1 month ago
I bought this Lady McElroy Oriental Koi Morracain viscose crepe last year. I've been considering what to make with it. The pattern is large and I need a make that keeps it intact. I've been debating...
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Giant Patchwork Bow Pattern

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MrsB · 1 month ago
Hi everyone, does anybody have a pattern for a giant door bow pls, I want to make one for autumn and christmas x
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Newbie!

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Jo · 1 month ago
Hey! Are the social groups for newbies and how many people usually attend please?
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Favourite Online Fabric Shops

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
Off the back of my recent YouTube video I'd love to build up a list of everyones favourite online fabric shops - ones where you have had great customer service, have built up trust in their...
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Small Iron For Craft And Corners

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AnnieRose · 1 month ago
Hello, I am making some christmas decorations to send to Australia, and my old Clover craft iron has given up the ghost. As I have sometimes wondered about getting a small iron for collars and...
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Scraps - Interesting Use For Them

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DonnieH · 1 month ago
Adding a screenshot from IG the NewCraftHouse account. This is the link to the service ...
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Sewing Advent Calendars

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
It might be scorching hot still but the advent calendars are starting to be announced. Are you getting one this year? Did you get one you loved last year? Let us know!
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