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Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

Melissa H · 3 hours ago

Suggestions For A Few Days In The Uk - 14/15/16 May

Created by Melissa H · Updated: 3 hours ago

Hello Folks. I will be in the UK for business week of 11 May and will be free on Thursday, Friday and Saturday before I go to Norway for the next weeks business. Any suggestions on places that...

Cross Grain

Maximum · 5 hours ago

Cross Grain

Created by Maximum · Updated: 5 hours ago

First post so hope I don’t break any rules. I bought some linen viscose to make wide leg trousers but the shrinkage was so bad that I cannot fit the pattern pieces on with the grainline parallel...

Chair In The Sewing Room

AnnieRose · 12 hours ago

Chair In The Sewing Room

Created by AnnieRose · Updated: 12 hours ago

Hello all, I ducked off for awhile as I had a lot of stuff that needed my concentration. Yesterday I got back in the sewing room and my chair broke! It was an old office chair - I actually can't...

Quick Question

Nickynock · 1 week ago

Quick Question

Created by Nickynock · Updated: 1 week ago

Hello lovely people, this is my first time on here and I'm after a little advice. I recently made my first vetiver blouse by French Navy. I loved making this. The only issue I have is that the...

Edinburgh Sewing Social

Kathy_Sews · 1 week ago

Edinburgh Sewing Social

Created by Kathy_Sews · Updated: 1 week ago

Hi everyone As I mentioned at last weekend's session I am setting up a sewing social in Edinburgh. The idea is that this will be a relaxed and friendly setting where we work on our own projects,...

Where To Buy Swim Fabric?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago

Where To Buy Swim Fabric?

Created by SewHayleyJane · Updated: 1 week ago

I have finally relented and let my 8 year old stop swimming lessons after months of her begging (the only thing she can't do is a handstand in the water... there are more important things). But that...

Button Hole Phobia

Anniehen · 1 week ago

Button Hole Phobia

Created by Anniehen · Updated: 1 week ago

I plan to tackle this now. I have been sewing for about 4/5 and have avoided them. It’s ridiculous. I know I’m capable. This is the week. I plan to start with scraps of fabric until they no longer...

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago

What To Do With Fabric Scraps

Created by SewHayleyJane · Updated: 1 week ago

We all often end up with a pile or bag of fabric scraps and offcuts that we say we will do something with... and then never do. So let's get some ideas going. What do you do with leftover fabric...

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Do You Toile?

SewHayleyJane · 1 week ago

Do You Toile?

Created by SewHayleyJane · Updated: 1 week ago

Which toile/muslin/mock up camp do you fall into? Always toile Never toile Everything is a wearable toile?

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Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

Shelley · 2 weeks ago

Advice On The Ronsard Jeans Toile Please

Created by Shelley · Updated: 2 weeks ago

This is my 5th alteration/toile, I'd like any opinions you have on the fit please

Think Pink And Thready Set Go

Charlyze2 · 2 weeks ago

Think Pink And Thready Set Go

Created by Charlyze2 · Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hi I have a QQ - I am an existing subscriber to this forum (Community member) and i'm a think pink subscriber also - Does anyone know how I go about getting my membership updated to the plus? Do i...

Lancaster (Uk) Fabric Outlet Details

Mel · 2 weeks ago

Lancaster (Uk) Fabric Outlet Details

Created by Mel · Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hi all, In tonight’s sewcial I told several of you about a fabric factory outlet shop in Lancaster that often has several dead stock, ex-designer dressmaking fabrics as well as upholstery and, if...

Where To Start??

PetraE · 3 weeks ago

Where To Start??

Created by PetraE · Updated: 3 weeks ago

I hope you don’t mind me joining your group. I want to simply ask where does one start with dressmaking? I have been quilting for about a year and really enjoyed it, and I have attempted in the past...

Men’s Trousers

KarenC · 3 weeks ago

Men’s Trousers

Created by KarenC · Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hi all, Can anyone recommend an easy pattern for men’s trousers? My husband struggles with the fit of off-the-peg trousers so I have volunteered to make him some 🤦🏼‍♀️ All help gratefully receive...

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

Danae · 3 weeks ago

Sewing Technique For Thin Fabric

Created by Danae · Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hi everyone, One of my favorite blouses has a hole in it and I want to sew it in a way so that it doesn't show and I don't ruin the fabric which is very thin, I would really appreciate if someone...

Advice Needed- Grading Sizes

Thimble_Amy · 4 weeks ago

Advice Needed- Grading Sizes

Created by Thimble_Amy · Updated: 4 weeks ago

Hi lovely people Im wanting to make the nina lee park Lane dress. Just about to cut the paper pattern and do my usual grading. Im smaller Bust and waist and wider at the hips. So normally grade...

Zips!

Jiya · 4 weeks ago

Zips!

Created by Jiya · Updated: 4 weeks ago

Hi I have zip phobia. I want to get to grips with using zips. So far I have avoided making anything that needs a zip. I would welcome any tips on making the task easier. Thank you X 😀

Twin Needles

leakechavarzi · 4 weeks ago

Twin Needles

Created by leakechavarzi · Updated: 4 weeks ago

i have tries using a twin needle on every tension and many different ways on threading but either only one side works or they both don’t, any tips ?

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

Helluvalassie · 1 month ago

T-Shirt Neckband Issues

Created by Helluvalassie · Updated: 1 month ago

Hello All! Can anyone tell me why my neckband is doing this? It is a pattern piece and I haven't altered the neckline at all. Suggestions gratefully received!

Pattern Block Help!

MrsB · 1 month ago

Pattern Block Help!

Created by MrsB · Updated: 1 month ago

Hi, i am going to make my own trouser block, however i need to make one that takes into account that i have larger than average thighs and knees! I have looked on you tube and it seems they all just...