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Debbie B · 1 week ago
Here is my finished jacket made from a thrifted quilt from Goodwill for $6.99.  I used a Know Me pattern. It is navy blue and I used bias tape to bind the seams.
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Best Places To Shop for Woven Fabrics

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SewHayleyJane · 1 month ago
List your favourite fabric suppliers here for woven fabrics - where are your go-to's?
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What can I make with these beautiful tablecloths I purchased yesterday for a total of $10? The blue ones are linen and the hand block print one is cotton and hufe.

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Debbie B · 1 month ago
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Sewing YouTube Channels

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
Do you have a favourite sewing YouTuber? Or do you have your own YouTube channel? Share them here
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Favourite Sewing Podcasts

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
Love listening to a sewing podcast whilst at your machine? Or on a long drive? Add your recommendations here.
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Sewing Reference Books

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
What sewing reference books do you turn to for advice and techniques or for patterns?
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Sewing Themed Novels

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
Just to add fuel to the sewing obsession - have you read a novel that includes sewing themes?
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Best Places To Shop For Knit Fabrics

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
Jerseys, Ponte Romas, sweatshirting, fleece, terry... where do you head to for your knit fabrics?
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Stopping Neckline facings from rolling out

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SewHayleyJane · 2 months ago
I think a lot of people struggle with keeping neckline facings from rolling out even if you've understitched. So does anyone have any advice or tricks? I will usually either topstitch around the...
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Beginner Dressmaking Questions - Ask Here

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago
New to dressmaking? This is your space to ask questions, no matter how small they may seem. Whether it’s how to read a pattern, choose the right fabric, or deal with your first invisible zipper -...
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Best Fabrics For Dressmaking - What Do You Recommend?

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SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago
Let’s build a crowd-sourced guide! Share your favorite fabrics for dresses - what works best for structure, drape, comfort, etc. Bonus points if you’ve got photos of dresses you've made in them.
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TSG Bug Report: Photo trouble

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Vanessa · 4 months ago
Hi Hayley, I can't put any photos, I've tried so many times I so sorry.
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How Do You Adjust Sewing Patterns For The Perfect Fit?

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SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago
Getting the perfect fit is one of the biggest dressmaking challenges, and also one of the most rewarding parts of sewing your own clothes. Whether you’ve mastered the Full Bust Adjustment (FBA),...
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Easy Dress Patterns Perfect For Beginners

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SewHayleyJane · 5 months ago
If a friend told you they wanted to learn to sew a dress, what pattern would you point them to? 
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