Ahhh yes I am also a fabric collector 😂
A pattern collector and haberdashery collector too!
These are all hobbies in their own right!
Seriously it is crazy how quickly you can build up a stash.
I have been a bit slack in using my SHJ fabrics lately!
So my goal is to make at least 6 SHJ fabrics made up by the end of February, more if possible!
I love having a stash, but I have limited space as my sewing area is half of the living room 😂
I learnt to sew at school. I'm now 60. So I have accumulated a huge stash of fabric over the last 48 years. I organise my stash, so I know what I have. I have exactly 104 pieces of fabric and I've realised that I no longer love and will not use a fair amount of this fabric. But I'm sure others would appreciate and use it. What is the best way to de-stash? Thanks
Stash_Stitcher - 1 week ago
A lot of people set up detach accounts for this purpose on instagram.
People also sell it on Vinted.
I want to make something to wear, for either me or one of my girls (5 + 8) but I'm nervous. Can you recommend an easy pattern for me to start with please? Maybe one that has a video tutorial too as I'm very much a visual learner.
Debbie - 1 week ago
You can't go wrong with Tilly and the buttons, the instructions are great. I would also check out other indie pattern companies too. Friday pattern company have tutorials for all of the patterns on YouTube. Look at the skill set and choose beginner ones to start. If you search YouTube there is almost always a tutorial to be found. Minerva have loads on their channel.
You are in the right place to have your hand held while you learn this new skill as Hayley is going to teach you everything thing you need to know right here.
You are going to love that feeling of wearing something you have made yourself. Especially when somebody tells you they love your garment. 🫶
I can't wait to test drive them at the stitch festival in March. I've also booked on the overlocker workshop. I feel like overlocking is going to change my life 🤣🤣 Not to be dramatic or anything!!!!!
Beccie - 1 week ago
Oh no that's not being dramatic, it will change your life! 🍾🍾🍾
Sounds good!how do you find them?
Ruth - 1 week ago
If you have stash hub you will find a section that lists a lot of them. If not I usually hear of them on sewing blogs on YouTube or on instagram. I hope that helps. Maybe Hayley can do a list each month on here with details 💖
Hello, I'm Wendy and I live in north west Essex, not far from Cambridge. I've been sewing most of my life, but started again seriously about 12 years ago. I make my own clothes, but also enjoy machine embroidery and patchwork & quilting.
My husband bought me a lovely new iron (obviously I steered him in the right direction)
I had completed my make 9 by the End of February this year and will definitely take part again next year!
I do love an insta challenge! I find them very motivating!
Sounds good!how do you find them?
I learnt to sew at school. I'm now 60. So I have accumulated a huge stash of fabric over the last 48 years. I organise my stash, so I know what I have. I have exactly 104 pieces of fabric and I've realised that I no longer love and will not use a fair amount of this fabric. But I'm sure others would appreciate and use it. What is the best way to de-stash? Thanks
There are lots of destash pages. Just put destash in the group search section on Facebook. I started one about a year and a half ago you are welcome to join. Our fabrics - de-stash and re-stash. But there are plenty of options. Some specialise in fabric types eg stretch and non stretch.
Good luck!
SewHayleyJane - 1 week ago