Oh wow Rita, that is really quite the project for a beginner! I think that's it... as you go you start to realise how big some of the jobs can be and maybe start to avoid them, I'm on a mission to be a bit braver!

Oh Laura thank you so much for such a lovely message! I'm so touched you took the time to write that and to hear how much you have gotten out of the live events. It's been such a pleasure to get to know you as well all the other amazing people that join in, and extra special to see people coming back time and again. I agree as well how lovely it is that we have had members joining from around the world too! 

I just want to say how much fun this was last week! I took a screen shot of most of the group and I will treasure it as a fantastic memory. I will not post it on any other social media site, as I did not get permission from any of the attendees. But I thought on TSG it would be ok!  Thank you!

I began sewing masks during COVID, having never sewed before. Then I quickly moved on to Gertie's (Charm Patterns) free circle skirt on YouTube. We drafted it, there was no pattern, it had a waistband, gathering and a laped zipper! Next I wanted a coat and decided on ByHandLondon's Rumana Coat with lining! I was too new to even realize what a job a fully lined coat in a wool cashmire fabric, was going to be! I figure I got most of the hard stuff out of the way early on so now, if there is something I want to make, I just go for it. No guarantees it will work out, but I'd say, Just Do It!

Hi Hayley, I just wanted to say a few words about my experience with ThreadySetGo. Since joining last month, I have done a number of socials and I can defintiely say I am really enjoying it. At the beginning of the year, I made a resolution to put my 'big girl pants on' and try to meet some new people who shared my interest in sewing. This definitely took some guts for me but I'm glad I did it. It's nice to be part of such a friendly, knowledgeable group and the regular live events mean that I put some time aside each week/fortnight for my sewing. How much sewing I actually do whilst chatting remains questionable as I don't multitask very well but, it's a fun couple of hours all the same!

I am not a SHJ subscriber (yet!) but really appreciate being welcomed in to your community. I am in awe of the members that you have from across the world. You should be really proud of what you have achieved. There have been several sewists from the US and South Africa on the live events I have recently attended, as well as ladies from across the UK and Europe. It's also lovely that we are often joined by some of the YouTubers that I regularly watch. Ruan, Rachel, Tamlyn and Sam to name a few. I know they are just everyday sewists really, but it's a real treat to be able to chat with them in a relaxed environment.

I also wanted to say, I really liked the way that I had access to 2-3 live socials before I became a subcriber. This really helped me get over the nerves of my first event and approch future events in a more relaxed way. The price point of £5 for a basic subscription is also amazing. You have offered so much content for so little. Thank you!

Anyway, I've probably waffled enough. I really hope that TSG goes from strength to strength. You have clearly put masses of effort in to get it off the ground so you deserve it.
See you very soon, Laura

I love sharing your feedback on social media and in my email newsletters so would love to hear anything you'd like to share about your experience of being a part of ThreadySetGo and/or SewHayleyJane

An interesting topic that came up at last nights online social was how you approached sewing as a beginner?

I was full of confidence and went in gung-ho! My first proper dress was a knee length with princess seams, sweetheart neckline, gathered puff sleeves with a cuff and invisible zip in the back... what?! 

I'm a lot more restrained now for some reason, but should take myself back to that "I can totally do that" mentality!